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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
10,844Searchable applications
141Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 9,831 approved or refused records
1,251Refused applications

8,580 approved · 1,251 refused · 723 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 26 Jan 2010 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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  1. Appeal decidedHS/FA/22/00624

    Change of use from C3 to HMO (Sui generis) including managers accommodation at first floor level, with single storey extension to the side, works include new rear external steps at first floor level.

    37-39 Mount Road, Hastings, TN35 5LB

    Received 28 Jul 2022
  2. DecidedHS/FA/22/00625

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/21/01093 (Proposed side and rear extensions with first floor balconies, addition of rear dormers, and alterations to front porch) Amendment to the front porch

    Place Farmhouse, Barley Lane, Hastings, TN35 5DT

    Received 1 Aug 2022
  3. DecidedHS/FA/22/00626

    Proposed two storey side extension & internal alterations.

    270 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7BA

    Received 2 Aug 2022
  4. DecidedHS/PR/22/00628

    Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for a loft conversion hip to gable extension and two rear hipped dormers.

    63 Madeira Drive, Hastings, TN34 2NH

    Received 2 Aug 2022
  5. DecidedHS/FA/22/00629

    New split-level summer house

    57A George Street, Hastings, TN34 3EE

    Received 3 Aug 2022
  6. DecidedHS/LB/22/00630

    New split-level summer house

    57A George Street, Hastings, TN34 3EE

    Received 3 Aug 2022
  7. DecidedHS/PR/22/00631

    Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for the construction of a rear dormer with Juliette balconies. Installation of two front roof lights. Conversion of two ground floor windows to Juliette balconies and other internal alterations to the existing dwelling.

    20 Tilekiln Lane, Hastings, TN35 5EN

    Received 4 Aug 2022
  8. DecidedHS/FA/22/00632

    Proposed raised decked area with glass balustrade to rear with storage underneath (including new doorway) and staircase down to garden

    20 Tilekiln Lane, Hastings, TN35 5EN

    Received 4 Aug 2022
  9. DecidedHS/FA/22/00633

    Proposed porch to the front elevation fronting the highway

    20 Tilekiln Lane, Hastings, TN35 5EN

    Received 4 Aug 2022
  10. DecidedHS/FA/22/00634

    Alterations to existing garage and formation of raised car deck

    20 Tilekiln Lane, Hastings, TN35 5EN

    Received 4 Aug 2022
  11. DecidedHS/FA/22/00635

    Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/15/00175 (as varied by Planning Permission HS/FA/17/00439, HS/FA/18/00291 and HS/FA/20/00369) (Conversion of Grade II listed building to create 24 residential units, demolition of all other structures and erection of 97 residential units, with associated cycle and car parking spaces, new vehicular access from Archery Road, associated landscaping and enabling works) - to allow for various design changes including creating 3 additional units within Block J, and provision of 3 car parking spaces, a bin store and cycle shed, with tree works to facilitate these proposals.

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

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  12. DecidedHS/CD/22/00636

    Discharge of Conditions 5 (external lighting), 25 (plant or equipment), 29 (hard landscaping) of Planning Permission HS/FA/21/00306 (Develop a new 2 storey business incubation complex consisting of 29 units for a total area of approx 888m2 lettable space complete with 47 parking spaces).

    Land at Plot Px and Plot Qx, Sidney Little Road, St Leonards-on-sea

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  13. DecidedHS/TP/22/00637

    1x Beech - Reduce branches by 3 lateral metres

    24 High Beech Chalet Park, Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7BS

    Received 29 Jul 2022
  14. DecidedHS/CD/22/00639

    Discharge of condition 5 (refuse storage details) of Planning Permission HS/FA/20/00659 (Proposed sub-division of existing four bedroom maisonette at first, second and third floors and the creation of 1 x one bedroom flat at first floor level and 1 x two bedroom flat at second and third floor level. The construction of a lean-to roof structure at first-floor level on the rear elevation (amended description)).

    Flat Above, 46 London Road,(First, Second & Third Floors), St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6AN

    Received 1 Aug 2022
  15. DecidedHS/LB/22/00640

    Removal of existing windows and external doors and replacement with new upvc windows and external doors

    191 Marine Court, Marina, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0DN

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  16. DecidedHS/PR/22/00641

    Certificate of proposed lawful development for a rear infill extension including 3 rooflight windows

    21 St James's Road, Hastings, TN34 3LH

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  17. DecidedHS/TP/22/00642

    T1 Oak - Reduce overhang by 4-5m leaving 4m overhang, to be cut back to suitable growth points in accordance with BS3998. Assess crossing branch at 4-5m house side and remove if damaged, otherwise specified reduction will suffice. (Remove deadwood over garden area to be carried out under exemption) T2 Oak - Reduce overhang by 4-5m leaving 4m overhang, to be cut back to suitable growth points in accordance with BS3998. Remove first two branches house side at 4-5m(Remove deadwood over garden area to be carried out under exemption) T3 Oak - Overall reduction in height and spread of 3-4m - Hollow stem base.T4 Oak - Pollard at 5-6m - Decayed stem from base to 2m, crown break at 3.5m.T5 Ash - Fell and treat stump. T6 Sycamore - Fell and treat stump

    Land at and South of Holmhurst St Mary (rear of 23-26 The Meadows), The Ridge, St Leonards-on-sea

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  18. DecidedHS/FA/22/00643

    Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension & alterations

    8 Amherst Gardens, Hastings, TN34 1TU

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  19. DecidedHS/TP/22/00644

    T1 Scots Pine - Fell

    Land at and South of Holmhurst St Mary, (rear of 10 Francis Bird Place) The Ridge, St Leonards-on-sea

    Received 5 Aug 2022
  20. DecidedHS/PR/22/00645

    Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for the construction of a rear dormer and installation of Velux's to the front pitched roof to create a bedroom in the loft area

    495 The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2RT

    Received 8 Aug 2022
  21. DecidedHS/FA/22/00646

    Single storey extension to garage with materials to match existing - providing an additional bedroom.

    7 Mare Bay Close, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8EQ

    Received 8 Aug 2022
  22. DecidedHS/FA/22/00647

    Installation of self composting waterless toilet

    Collier Road Allotments, Collier Road, Hastings, TN34 3JR

    Received 3 Aug 2022
  23. DecidedHS/FA/22/00648

    Part demolition of existing bungalow, erection of first floor extension to create 3 bed chalet bungalow (plot 1). Demolition of existing garage. Erection of additional 3 bed dwelling (plot 2). All with associated parking and landscaping.

    Amberley, 13 Gillsmans Hill, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0SJ

    Received 10 Aug 2022
  24. DecidedHS/NM/22/00649

    Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) and 8 (Rehau Heritage vertical sliding sash windows) of Planning Permission HS/FA/21/00005 (Demolition of existing side lean-to. Proposed loft conversion and erection of single storey side extension. Installation of additional sliding doors and box seat window to rear elevation. Creation of additional window on side elevation at second floor level. Reinstatement of balcony and door to first floor front elevation.) Amendment to Rehau Heritage vertical sliding sash windows to remove the deep bottom rail option.

    103 Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

    Received 10 Aug 2022

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