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Hastings Borough Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Hastings Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
9,919Searchable applications
144Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 8,988 approved or refused records
1,162Refused applications

7,826 approved · 1,162 refused · 656 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Apr 2013 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas18 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. DecidedHS/FA/19/00216

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission HS/FA/18/01035 - Retrospective permission for 2No. new houses (previously approved under HS/FA/12/00807) - Amendment- First floor layout to show 1 bedroom unit with en-suite.

    75A and 77A Willingdon Avenue, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9HE

    Received 13 Mar 2019
  2. DecidedHS/FA/19/00217

    Garage conversion with first floor front extension and minor alterations.

    27 Shirley Drive, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7JW

    Received 14 Mar 2019
  3. DecidedHS/FA/19/00218

    The retention of an automated teller machine with added security measures and retention of associated signage

    Shop and Premises, 1-3 Parkstone Parade, Hastings, TN34 2PS

    Received 14 Mar 2019
  4. DecidedHS/AA/19/00219

    The retention of an automated teller machine with added security measures and retention of associated signageThe installation of 1no illuminated surround sign and 1no illuminated logo panel

    Shop and Premises, 1-3 Parkstone Parade, Hastings, TN34 2PS

    Received 14 Mar 2019
  5. DecidedHS/FA/19/00220

    Change of use of existing lower ground floor from B1(Business) to one bedroom flat (C3) and erection of single storey rear extension

    Ground Floor Shop and Premises, 379 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6PA

    Received 15 Mar 2019
  6. DecidedHS/EX/19/00221

    Application for a certificate of lawful development for exisiting use of building as 5no. self-contained flats

    Flats 1-5, 73 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6AR

    Received 14 Mar 2019
  7. DecidedHS/AA/19/00222

    Illuminated projecting sign

    5-9 Waterworks Road, Hastings, TN34 1RT

    Received 14 Mar 2019
  8. DecidedHS/CD/19/00223

    Discharge of condition 5 (Foul sewerage and surface water disposal) for planning permission HS/FA/18/00777

    85-86 Castleham Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9NT

    Received 18 Mar 2019
  9. DecidedHS/FA/19/00224

    Erection of 20 solar panels in rear garden

    74 & 74A Tower Road West, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0RL

    Received 18 Mar 2019
  10. DecidedHS/PD/19/00225

    Proposed single storey rear extension

    5 Conqueror Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8DD

    Received 18 Mar 2019
  11. DecidedHS/FA/19/00226

    Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of Reserved Matters application HS/DS/17/00507 (Approval of reserved matters relating to the access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, including drainage infrastructure and biodiversity enhancements of Outline Permission HS/OA/15/00211 (Conditions 1, 2, 5 & 9) - Proposed demolition of chalet bungalow and garage and construction of 10 No. new dwellings with associated off-street parking) - Minor alterations to development - including repositioning (Plot 10), external materials, floor levels, access road & retaining walls.

    Site of former, 56 Alma Terrace, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6QT

    Received 14 Mar 2019
  12. DecidedHS/FA/19/00227

    Replace pebbledash front elevation finish with smooth render including chimney, replace fanlight over front door, replace front dwarf wall with railings. Insertion of new french doors to replace existing window to rear elevation. Alterations to windows. Removal of courtyard door, removal of existing concrete roof tiles and replacement with natural slate and addition of new conservation rooflights to rear (amended description).

    20 East Ascent, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0DS

    Received 14 Mar 2019
  13. DecidedHS/LB/19/00228

    Replace pebbledash front elevation finish with smooth render, repair external front and basement steps, replace fanlight over front door, replace front dwarf wall with railings. Replan lower ground floor including partial removal of walls, new french doors to replace existing window to rear elevation, damp-proofing to lower ground floor, work to ceilings at entrance floor level and removal of some built-in cupboards. Re-arrangement of top (attic) floor to create a single bedroom and bathroom, removal of existing concrete roof tiles and replacement with natural slate. refurbishment of existing front dormer window and addition of new conservation rooflights to rear.

    20 East Ascent, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0DS

    Received 14 Mar 2019
  14. DecidedHS/FA/19/00229

    Rear extension at lower ground level to existing house and replacement of existing wooden deck.

    34 Plynlimmon Road, Hastings, TN34 3LX

    Received 14 Mar 2019
  15. DecidedHS/EX/19/00230

    Application for a Certificate of Lawful development for existing use of driveway

    516 Bexhill Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8AY

    Received 15 Mar 2019
  16. DecidedHS/CD/19/00232

    Discharge of condition 36(Tree planting & soft landscaping) of Planning Permission HS/FA/17/01040 - Proposed comprehensive redevelopment of the site to provide 101 residential dwellings and associated access / car parking, hard and soft landscaping, together with the provision of Open Space

    Former Factory Site, Fellows Road, Hastings, TN34 3TY

    Received 18 Mar 2019
  17. DecidedHS/TP/19/00233

    1 x Beech tree reduce lower limbs

    19 Grange Road, Hastings, TN34 2RL

    Received 20 Mar 2019
  18. DecidedHS/FA/19/00235

    Change of use of first floor to Sui Generis (tattoo studio)

    4 Castle Street, Hastings, TN34 3DY

    Received 18 Mar 2019
  19. DecidedHS/TP/19/00236

    1x Monterey Cypress - Reduce top leaders by 4 metres. Remove major deadwood, stubs and broken branches from crown. Reduce Northern limbs by 2-3 metres. Reduce Eastern and Western limbs to match retaining canopy

    20 Ledsham Park, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7LQ

    Received 19 Mar 2019
  20. DecidedHS/FA/19/00237

    Change of use to HMO (Sui Generis) - Retrospective

    Boscobel Hall, 34 Boscobel Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0LX

    Received 20 Mar 2019
  21. DecidedHS/LB/19/00239

    Minor alterations to include the installation of Oak parquet flooring in entrance level hallway and alcove cupboards

    13 High Wickham, Hastings, TN35 5PB

    Received 19 Mar 2019
  22. DecidedHS/FA/19/00240

    Proposed single storey side extension to form 2 No. bedrooms and shower room. Proposed replacement of window to kitchen on the rear elevation with double doors. Proposed replacement of window to bedroom on the rear elevation with a single door and window.

    57 Ashford Way, Hastings, TN34 2HG

    Received 19 Mar 2019
  23. DecidedHS/FA/19/00241

    The formation of a private off-road parking space and associated vehicle cross over

    67 Southwater Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6JR

    Received 19 Mar 2019
  24. DecidedHS/TP/19/00242

    1 x Oak overall reduction 1 x Beech overall reduction

    248 Hillside Road, Hastings, TN34 2QZ

    Received 20 Mar 2019

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