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Hastings Borough Council
Planning applications.
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 dates10,380Searchable applications
140Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 9,403 approved or refused records
1,205Refused applications
8,198 approved · 1,205 refused · 698 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning information PlanningContact planning First Aid (SECAmb)Local plan Planning policyConservation areas Building conservationArticle 4 directions Article 4 Directions
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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More application records
- DecidedHS/FA/21/00059
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/19/00504 (Proposal 2 x Jet Wash Bays) Amendment - Re-positioning and modifications to jet wash bays
Petrol Fillng Station, 54 The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AA
Received 22 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/FA/21/00060
Conversion of approved ground floor integral garage into a self contained three bedroom flat (retrospective)
48 Hurrell Road, Hastings, TN34 3PN
Received 22 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/LB/21/00061
Re-positioned staircase and internal walls. Alterations to rear fenestration layout. (Alteration to layout approved under HS/LB/19/00756 and HS/LB/20/00077) (amended description)
Rose Cottage, 4 Gillsmans Hill, St Leonards-on-sea
Received 22 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/FA/21/00062
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/19/00755 (Part conversion and re-building of existing wing at rear of Rose Cottage to form 2 dwellings) Amendment to layout and repositioned stairs to provide two fire exits from lobby. Alterations to rear fenestration layout. (amended description)
Rose Cottage, 4 Gillsmans Hill, St Leonards-on-sea
Received 22 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/EX/21/00063
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use as a single dwellinghouse
94 Norman Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0EJ
Received 25 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/FA/21/00064
Construction of single two storey detached dwelling with garage (Amendments to existing approved scheme HS/FA/17/00016 with variation to HS/FA/17/00932)
23 Springfield Valley, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0RP
Received 25 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/PR/21/00065
Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a loft conversion including construction of rear dormer and addition of 2no. roof lights to front roofslope
166 Old Church Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9HD
Received 25 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/LB/21/00066
Formation of structural opening, part removal of modern partition and sub-division of offices to create COVID friendly consultation rooms.
The Magnet, Christ Church Courtyard, London Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6GL
Received 25 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/FA/21/00067
Refurbishment of an Existing Dwelling including: Internal Alterations, removal of UPVC Cladding and Concrete Plain Tile Hanging, removal of UPVC Conservatory and replace with a new aluminium framed and glazed contemporary addition, within the existing footprint with a planted roof to be covered in foraged indigenous Sedums. Replacement of all conservatory UPVC Windows and Doors. Changes to the fenestration including new Rooflights, Double Glazed Windows and Doors, partial Re-Cladding of the External Envelope and various Thermal improvements.
Pear Tree Cottage, 66 The Croft, Hastings, TN34 3HH
Received 25 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/FA/21/00068
Proposed raised verandah with steps leading down to rear garden, fenestration changes, new door at ground floor level and enclosed porch internal alterations (amended description).
1 Stanmer Court, Chapel Park Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6HS
Received 25 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/CD/21/00070
Discharge of conditions 16 (details of plaster repairs) and 21 (details of drainage runs, extract vents and flues) of Listed Building Consent HS/LB/18/00869 - Change of use of first, ground and lower ground floors of 37 Marina into a live work unit and installation of original shop front
37 Marina, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0BU
Received 15 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/FA/21/00071
Proposed single storey rear extension including new patio area
181 Ashburnham Road, Hastings, TN35 5LL
Received 26 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/TP/21/00072
1x Oak - Re pollard, reduce crown height by 1 linear metre work to be done every 5 years for 20 years
6 Radcliffe Close, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7EU
Received 26 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/FA/21/00073
Change of use from class E(a) (formerly A1use) to Sui Generis (Nail Salon)
189 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 1RG
Received 27 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/LB/21/00074
Re-roofing using natural materials. Replacement of rotten roof light with conservation roof light
25 North Street, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0EX
Received 27 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/FA/21/00075
Erection of single storey extension to side of property
12 Gillsmans Park, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0SW
Received 27 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/FA/21/00077
Single storey side extension to provide annexe - with Lounge/bedroom, En-suite & Kitchenette and rear conservatory
17 Beauchamp Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9HN
Received 28 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/EX/21/00078
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use as a 10 room HMO (Sui Generis) (Excluding Studio Flat 12 at the property)
115 St Helens Park Road, Hastings, TN34 2JW
Received 28 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/FA/21/00079
Demolition of side addition and replace with a two storey side extension, together with changes to external materials
11 Twyford Crescent, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7JA
Received 28 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/FA/21/00080
Erection of raised garden decking area in rear garden (part-retrospective)
144 St Helens Park Road, Hastings, TN34 2JW
Received 29 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/FA/21/00081
Proposed single storey rear extension with balcony
99 Hoads Wood Road, Hastings, TN34 2BB
Received 29 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/FA/21/00082
Replacement of single-storey front conservatory with a porch and two-storey extension to front elevation, proposed dormer windows to rear elevation. Materials to roof finish altered.
26 Winchelsea Lane, Hastings, TN35 4LG
Received 29 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/FA/21/00083
Erection of garden office for supervising staff /management
8-10 Clifton Road, Hastings, TN35 5AJ
Received 29 Jan 2021 - DecidedHS/FA/21/00084
Change of use of second floor area from B8 to B1 office. Provision of second floor windows, rear fire escape, minor alteration to eaves configuration; provision of solar panels to roof area.(Amendments to previously granted application HS/FA/19/00518)
Plot R Offerfair Self Storage, Drury Lane, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9BA
Received 1 Feb 2021
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Hastings Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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