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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
10,569Searchable applications
140Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 9,573 approved or refused records
1,221Refused applications

8,352 approved · 1,221 refused · 709 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Jan 2010 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/LB/21/00831

    Redecoration of the external elevations, including new signage.

    The Cutter, 11-13 East Parade, Hastings, TN34 3AL

    Received 23 Aug 2021
  2. DecidedHS/FA/21/00832

    Proposed roof terrace and new dormer over new door opening and replacement velux window (Revised application and description)

    Flat 5, 26 Magdalen Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6EP

    Received 31 Aug 2021
  3. DecidedHS/FA/21/00833

    Create new lower ground floor rooms with internal stairs from the ground floor and bi-fold doors and window on rear elevation. Revise internal ground floor layout with new external doors and windows on the rear elevation and new rear decking area with staircase. Convert existing loft area with side and rear-facing roof-lights and rear-facing windows and double door with Juliet balcony. Form a new roof gable to replace the existing hipped roof. Remove windows and staircase on the side elevation.

    30 Fairlight Avenue, Hastings, TN35 5HS

    Received 1 Sept 2021
  4. DecidedHS/EIA/21/00835

    Request for screening test under Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 - Erection of �a total of 151 no. dwellings (C3) and a 188 sq.m community centre (Use Class F2(b)) accessed from Harrow Lane, together with a 1,918 sq.m food retail store (Use Class E(a)) accessed from Sedlescombe Road North, and associated car parking, landscaping and servicing areas following demolition of the existing buildings

    Ashdown House, Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7PB

    Received 3 Sept 2021
  5. DecidedHS/EX/21/00836

    Application for a certificate of lawful development for use of 2a, 90 Warrior Square as a separate residential flat

    First and Second Floor Rear Flat 2A, 90 Warrior Square, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6BP

    Received 30 Aug 2021
  6. DecidedHS/FA/21/00837

    Proposal for a new dropped kerb and driveway including railings/posts and retaining wall to the front of the house.

    30 Fairlight Avenue, Hastings, TN35 5HS

    Received 1 Sept 2021
  7. DecidedHS/TP/21/00838

    1x Beech - Prune branches extending toward dwelling by 3 linear metres every 5 years for a period of 20 years1x Oak - Prune branches extending toward dwelling by 3 linear metres every 5 years for a period of 20 years

    256 Hillside Road, Hastings, TN34 2QZ

    Received 24 Aug 2021
  8. DecidedHS/FA/21/00839

    Proposed new two-storey dwelling adjacent to an existing dwelling at 239 Hillside Road. New dwelling to replicate existing dwelling and have a lower ground garage and storage area. Timber decking is proposed to the west and south elevations.

    239 Hillside Road, Hastings, TN34 2QY

    Received 3 Sept 2021
  9. DecidedHS/FA/21/00840

    Proposed change of use from licenced bar (sui generis) to new basement one bedroom residential flat(C3).

    Basement, 11 Grand Parade, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0DD

    Received 3 Sept 2021
  10. DecidedHS/FA/21/00841

    Removal of existing double garage and construction of New Dwelling

    29 Dane Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0QU

    Received 3 Sept 2021
  11. DecidedHS/FA/21/00842

    Proposed garden wall to form courtyard and garden gate.

    8 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB

    Received 3 Sept 2021
  12. DecidedHS/LB/21/00843

    Proposed external stair, garden wall and garden gate.

    8 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB

    Received 3 Sept 2021
  13. DecidedHS/FA/21/00844

    Proposed front extension

    4 Barnfield Close, Hastings, TN34 1TS

    Received 3 Sept 2021
  14. DecidedHS/FA/21/00846

    Proposed development of an allocated site to consist of: Building to provide office space, storage and loading areas. Concrete yard for large vehicles and plant storage. Staff and visitor car parking.

    Land at Enviro 21 Park, Queensway Avenue South, St Leonard's on sea

    Received 6 Sept 2021
  15. DecidedHS/FA/21/00847

    Proposed replacement of timber windows in the front elevation with double glazed timber windows, and replacement of timber windows to side and rear with uPVC double glazed windows in a matching style. (amended description)

    Flat 5, Fairseat Court, 34 Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0TB

    Received 6 Sept 2021
  16. DecidedHS/PR/21/00850

    Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for a proposed loft extension

    31 Ghyllside Drive, Hastings, TN34 2NA

    Received 20 Aug 2021
  17. DecidedHS/FA/21/00851

    Erection of hotel with ancillary ground floor restaurant, car parking, landscaping and all associated works

    Car Park, Cornwallis Street, Hastings

    Received 3 Sept 2021
  18. DecidedHS/CD/21/00852

    Discharge of conditions: 7 (external storage bin area); 8 (drainage); 11 (parking); 12 (cycle parking); 13 (turning area); 14 (soft landscaping); 16 (tree planting); 21 (construction environmental management plan); 23 (hard landscaping); 26 (noise and dust report) and 30 (septic and attenuation tanks) of Planning Permission HS/FA/20/00132

    Land adjoining, Lidham Farm, Rye Road, Hastings, TN35 4LL

    Received 1 Sept 2021
  19. DecidedHS/FA/21/00854

    Proposed First Floor Rear Extension and the installation of a new first floor window within side elevation of dwelling.

    28 Greville Road, Hastings, TN35 5AL

    Received 7 Sept 2021
  20. DecidedHS/LB/21/00855

    Replacement of existing conservatory windows and door. Removal of conservatory pitched roof and replacement with a flat roof and glass lantern

    116 High Street, Hastings, TN34 3ET

    Received 6 Sept 2021
  21. DecidedHS/FA/21/00856

    Lowering of parapet and chimney stack and alterations to roof (amended description).

    30A St Marys Terrace, Hastings, TN34 3LS

    Received 6 Sept 2021
  22. DecidedHS/PR/21/00857

    An application for a certificate of proposed lawful development for a single storey flat roof garage, workshop and greenhouse

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

    Received 7 Sept 2021
  23. DecidedHS/FA/21/00858

    Development and operation of a Flexible Energy Facility and associated infrastructure, including boundary treatment and access road.

    Land North of 3, Haywood Way, Hastings, TN35 4PL

    Received 8 Sept 2021
  24. DecidedHS/FA/21/00859

    Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 11 (parking space dimensions) of Planning Permission HS/FA/20/00801 Proposed development of a multi-decked car park with associated groundworks - Amendments to the shape of the car park, number of spaces and size of spaces.

    Conquest Hospital, The Ridge, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7RD

    Received 8 Sept 2021

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