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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 dates
10,392Searchable applications
140Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 9,415 approved or refused records
1,205Refused applications

8,210 approved · 1,205 refused · 698 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 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/21/00085

    Internal refurbishment works to include new floor to rear of units, repair of existing timber floors and floor joists to the front part of the units, new partitions to create a universal w.c. and sealed kitchen area, installation of hygiene wall coverings to food preparation areas, new electrics and lighting, fire protection to party walls

    Restaurant, 2-3 Pelham Arcade, Pelham Place, Hastings, TN34 3AE

    Received 1 Feb 2021
  2. DecidedHS/FA/21/00086

    Conversion of detached garage including increase in height by 0.225m and addition of flat roof light to form home office.

    49 Gresham Way, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0UG

    Received 1 Feb 2021
  3. DecidedHS/EX/21/00087

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use as a live inwork unit for in excess of ten years.

    16 Harold Mews, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0EA

    Received 1 Feb 2021
  4. DecidedHS/FA/21/00088

    Proposed single storey wraparound side and rear extension including rooflights, and rendering existing painted brick elevations

    180 Edmund Road, Hastings, TN35 5LQ

    Received 1 Feb 2021
  5. DecidedHS/PD/21/00089

    Notification for prior approval for a proposed large home extension - Single storey rear extension

    214 St Helens Road, Hastings, TN34 2NB

    Received 27 Jan 2021
  6. DecidedHS/PA/21/00090

    Notification for prior approval for proposed change of use from office space (B1(a)) to 8 self contained flats (C3)

    Astec House, 10-12 Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0TA

    Received 27 Jan 2021
  7. DecidedHS/PR/21/00091

    Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for Material commencement on site of approved HS/FA/13/00693 - Proposed single dwelling with garage and parking space

    Plot 20, Wartling Close, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9QX

    Received 26 Jan 2021
  8. DecidedHS/LB/21/00093

    Removal of plasterboard on internal stud walls. Removal of batten and plasterboard wall stud covering internal front stone. Take up of cement floor throughout basement to reveal original flagstone. Repairs to flagstone floor. Removal of cement render around internal front door. Repairs to stud wall footings between lounge and hallway. Creation of porch area (entrance hallway) with glazed stud wall and glazed doorway to the hallway area. Removal of skirting boards throughout basement. Partial or complete removal of cement render on all internal brick walls. Opening up of fireplace in the lounge. Enlargement of internal stud wall frames to achieve open plan. Removal of plasterboard ceiling coving. Relocation of kitchen and bathroom with associated changes to water and sewage pipework. Glazing of cubby between lounge and bathroom. Creation of two closets adjoining new bathroom area. Creation of two cabinets in bathroom. Installation of kitchen worktops and counters. Strengthening of internal stud walls with noggings and glazed thereafter. Creation of a floating mirrored panel frame around back Georgian sash. New grills to the core drilled vent holes to the front and back of basement. Renewal of electrics where necessary. Reorganisation of gas and water pipework. replacement of main sewer downpipe to sewer stack. Redefinition of Gulley placement in courtyard to facilitate better runoff of water from flagstone surface and drain pipage. Creation of cabinet on end wall brickface in corridor between bedroom and kitchen/dining room. Mirrored panel around back sash. Glazed wall and cabinets in studio. Bookcases in hallway and dining area. (part retention)

    Flat 1, 3 Pelham Crescent, Hastings, TN34 3AF

    Received 28 Jan 2021
  9. DecidedHS/FA/21/00094

    Retrospective Change of Use of Single Dwelling Unit into 2 self-contained 1 Bedroom flats.

    16 Charles Road West, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0RU

    Received 2 Feb 2021
  10. DecidedHS/FA/21/00095

    Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/19/00888 Conversion of existing dwelling into 2no. maisonettes and 2no. flats with associated improvements and alterations including 4no. replacement dormers, new conservation rooflight and new ornamental wrought iron guarding - Amendment to ornamental guarding

    D'Arcy Hall, White Rock Gardens, Hastings, TN34 1LD

    Received 2 Feb 2021
  11. DecidedHS/FA/21/00096

    Installation of a sculpture comprising galvanised steel with polished stainless steel concave shapes on a 1.5 ton base / foundation- consisting of a sea bed sandstone block and a galvanised steel box structure filled with pebbles (amended description).

    Land opposite 101 - 109 Marina, St Leonards-on-sea

    Received 3 Feb 2021
  12. DecidedHS/FA/21/00097

    Proposed first floor side extension and single storey rear extension with internal alterations

    18 Barrow Rise, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7ST

    Received 3 Feb 2021
  13. DecidedHS/PR/21/00098

    Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful development for a single storey extension

    4 Byways, Hillside Road, Hastings, TN34 2QX

    Received 3 Feb 2021
  14. DecidedHS/FA/21/00099

    Proposed single storey side extension with pitched roof over front porch and garage. Replace front door with window and replace garage door with glazed front door and side lights. Raised timber decking in rear garden with privacy screen (part-retrospective) (amended description).

    14 Abbotsfield Close, Hastings, TN34 2DT

    Received 3 Feb 2021
  15. DecidedHS/FA/21/00101

    Installation of a 10,000L fuel tank measuring 2.2m x 4m x 2.5m.

    Fire Station, Bohemia Road, Hastings, TN34 1EX

    Received 3 Feb 2021
  16. DecidedHS/TP/21/00102

    G1 Sycamores - Reduce height by 5 metres

    Land adjacent to Halfway Cottage, 248 Wishing Tree Road, St Leonards-on-sea

    Received 16 Dec 2020
  17. DecidedHS/TP/21/00103

    1x Oak - Crown lift by 3 metres

    18 Priory Close, Hastings, TN34 1UJ

    Received 11 Dec 2020
  18. DecidedHS/TP/21/00104

    1x Lawson Cypress - Remove and replace with birch

    The House, 107 Old Roar Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7HD

    Received 28 Jan 2021
  19. DecidedHS/CD/21/00105

    Discharge of conditions 3 (details of surface water drainage system) and 4 (maintenance and management plan) of Planning Permission HS/FA/20/00422 (Construction of a new nursery/preschool setting in the grounds of Conquest Hospital for the use by staff only)

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

    Received 4 Feb 2021
  20. DecidedHS/FA/21/00106

    Erection of rear dormer

    441 The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2RT

    Received 4 Feb 2021
  21. DecidedHS/FA/21/00107

    Removal of existing rear conservatory and the erection of a part-single storey, part-two storey rear extension. Proposed infill side extension at ground floor to form a shower room and associated internal alterations. Proposed detached double garage with habitable space above for use as a hobby room

    The House, 107 Old Roar Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7HD

    Received 4 Feb 2021
  22. DecidedHS/PR/21/00108

    Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for small side extension (raised ground floor to match existing floor level), rendered walls to match existing, flat roof, uPVC door and windows

    20 Burhill Way, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0XP

    Received 4 Feb 2021
  23. DecidedHS/CD/21/00109

    Discharge of condition 35 (construction environmental management plan) of Outline Permission HS/OA/15/00077

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

    Received 4 Feb 2021
  24. DecidedHS/CD/21/00110

    Discharge of conditions 6 (Surface water drainage), 9 (Access roads), 15, 16, 17 & 18 (Surface & Foul water drainage) of Outline Permission HS/OA/15/00077 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 5 Feb 2021

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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.

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