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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
10,334Searchable applications
140Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 9,362 approved or refused records
1,198Refused applications

8,164 approved · 1,198 refused · 694 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Apr 2013 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/20/00850

    Proposed alterations to lower ground floor, steps and conservatory

    4 The Lawn, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0HH

    Received 16 Nov 2020
  2. DecidedHS/LB/20/00851

    Proposed alterations to lower ground floor, and conservatory (amended description)

    4 The Lawn, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0HH

    Received 16 Nov 2020
  3. DecidedHS/FA/20/00852

    Removal of existing lean to and replacement with single storey side extension

    63 Madeira Drive, Hastings, TN34 2NH

    Received 16 Nov 2020
  4. DecidedHS/FA/20/00853

    Demolition of rear addition, erection of replacement single storey extension with raised platform and steps. Loft conversion with rooflights to front. Erection of retaining wall along eastern boundary within rear garden (part-retrospective) (amended description).

    17 Wellington Road, Hastings, TN34 3RN

    Received 16 Nov 2020
  5. DecidedHS/FA/20/00854

    Proposed new roof with front and rear dormers to provide first floor accommodation, single storey rear extension to replace existing rear addition, and extension to front entrance porch.

    4 St Helens Down, Hastings, TN34 2BQ

    Received 16 Nov 2020
  6. DecidedHS/TP/20/00855

    1 x Oak -Reduce height by 2m and sides by 3-4 m

    30 Priory Close, Hastings, TN34 1UJ

    Received 20 Nov 2020
  7. DecidedHS/CD/20/00857

    Discharge of Condition 13ii (ecological Measures) of Planning Permission HS/DS/17/00935 (Redevelopment of land to the south of Holmhurst St Mary of up to 208 units with access off of The Ridge)

    Land at and South of Holmhurst St Mary, The Ridge, St Leonards-on-sea

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  8. DecidedHS/FA/20/00858

    Remove and replace rear conservatory with single storey extension and replace existing flat roof and raise height. Replace all existing windows and doors in anthracite colour. Replace existing tile hanging with cladding. Paint bricks. Change roof light in the projecting hip portion of the rear roof to a doghouse dormer (amended description).

    26 Collinswood Drive, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0NU

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  9. DecidedHS/CD/20/00859

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (methodology) & 4b, c, e, f, i (joinery for windows/door; ironmongery;sprinkler works; structural works; smoke vent) of Planning Permission HS/LB/16/00661

    12-13 York Buildings, Wellington Place, Hastings, TN34 1NY

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  10. DecidedHS/TP/20/00860

    1x Oak - Crown lift by 4 metres

    120 St Helens Down, Hastings, TN34 2AR

    Received 23 Nov 2020
  11. DecidedHS/CD/20/00861

    Discharge of condition 4a (joinery details of windows and doors) of Planning Consent HS/FA/16/00660

    12-13 York Buildings, Wellington Place, Hastings, TN34 1NY

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  12. DecidedHS/FA/20/00862

    Proposed First Floor Extension to the Rear of the Existing Dwelling

    10 Hythe Avenue, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8BE

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  13. DecidedHS/LB/20/00863

    Proposed removal of existing lobby structure, removal and addition of new stage, storage areas with seating for ground floor. New storage space, sound proofing wall. Other internal alterations to bring the building to use.

    Discovery Playground, Old Town Hall, High Street, Hastings, TN34 3EW

    Received 18 Nov 2020
  14. DecidedHS/LB/20/00864

    Basement to be reinstated as kitchen and laundry/utility. Original building fabric (floors and walls) renovated and restored as original. Basement fireplace to be restored to original function and ground floor chimney breast rebuilt as necessary. Ground floor front room floor structure to be reinstated at original level. Bathroom renovations and alterations. Radiators replaces and wood burning stove added.

    75 High Street, Hastings, TN34 3EL

    Received 19 Nov 2020
  15. DecidedHS/TP/20/00865

    T65 Horse chestnut - Pollard T83 Sycamore - Pollard

    St Michaels Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0LB

    Received 18 Nov 2020
  16. DecidedHS/PR/20/00866

    Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for Proposed use from B8 to Class E(g) (formerly known as B1)

    36 Earl Street, Hastings, TN34 1SG

    Received 19 Nov 2020
  17. DecidedHS/TP/20/00867

    1x Beech tree - Reduce by 5 metres

    Four Acre Wood, Queensway, (Adjoining 7 Montana Court) St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7BS

    Received 20 Nov 2020
  18. DecidedHS/TP/20/00868

    1x Alder - RemoveMix of Alder, Ash, Field Maple and 1x Oak - Top by 2 metres

    10 Cockcrow Wood, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7HW

    Received 20 Nov 2020
  19. DecidedHS/LB/20/00869

    Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) Amendment - Replace drawing C2080 C with C2080 E, and removal of condition 24 (details of canopy/balcony) of Listed Building Consent HS/LB/20/00087 "Various amendments to internal layout of conversion scheme (HS/LB/18/00447 - Internal and external alterations to facilitate conversion to form 12 residential units), including repositioning of staircases. External amendments to include two small rooflights to Houses 2 and 3 and some proposed meter boxes, and amendment to porticos on Houses 2 and 5" (Amended Description)

    Site of former Hastings College of Arts and Technology, Archery Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0HX

    Received 20 Nov 2020
  20. DecidedHS/EX/20/00870

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use as a Cafe Class E(b) (formerly known as A3) and takeaway (Sui-Generis) formally known as A5 for more than 10 years.

    Unit 9-10, Brittania Enterprise Centre, Waterworks Road, Hastings, TN34 1RT

    Received 20 Nov 2020
  21. DecidedHS/FA/20/00871

    Single storey front extension.

    219 Hillside Road, Hastings, TN34 2QY

    Received 20 Nov 2020
  22. DecidedHS/PR/20/00872

    Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a Proposed use as education and learning activity courses including use as community centre

    464 Bexhill Road, West St Leonards Children's Centre, St Ethelburgas Mission Hall, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8AU

    Received 20 Nov 2020
  23. DecidedHS/FA/20/00873

    Proposed balcony with privacy screens, decking areas and revised boundary treatments within rear garden (retrospective) (amended description).

    26 Cavendish Avenue, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0NR

    Received 20 Nov 2020
  24. DecidedHS/TP/20/00874

    1x Oak - Reduce by 2 metres

    26 Laton Road, Hastings, TN34 2ES

    Received 20 Nov 2020

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