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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
10,849Searchable applications
141Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 9,836 approved or refused records
1,251Refused applications

8,585 approved · 1,251 refused · 723 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Conservation areas18 mapped area records
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  1. DecidedHS/FA/22/00650

    Erection of side boundary wall (Retrospective)(as amended)

    141 Priory Road, Hastings, TN34 3JD

    Received 10 Aug 2022
  2. DecidedHS/EX/22/00651

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing side and rear dormer window (amended description)

    15 King Edward Avenue, Hastings, TN34 2NG

    Received 11 Aug 2022
  3. DecidedHS/DS/22/00652

    Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of Reserved Matters HS/DS/20/00964 (Variation of condition 13 (ecological statements and reports implemented), of Reserved Matters application HS/DS/17/00935 - Approval of reserved matters relating to Layout, Scale, Appearance and Landscaping, pursuant to Outline Planning Permission HS/OA/15/00077, for the erection of 208 dwellings - Variation - to allow the partial construction of the access road (this will comprise replacing some of the existing hardstanding and extending the road by no more than 5.6m - total new hardstanding area created will be no more than 11.5 sq.m.) prior to carrying out all necessary ecological measures required under condition 13.) Amendment - Amendments to plots to accommodate new Building Regulation Part L requirements and to ensure dwellings achieve NDSS requirements. Together with omission of some car ports and some minor elevational amendments.

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

    Received 12 Aug 2022
  4. DecidedHS/CD/22/00654

    Discharge of condition 3 (maintainence plan) of Planning Permission HS/FA/22/00311 (Installation of 2 no. new metal casing sound baffle boxes to rear elevation, together with ground floor enclosure.)

    The Royal Hotel, 1 St Johns Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6HP

    Received 15 Aug 2022
  5. DecidedHS/CD/22/00655

    Discharge of condition 4 (submission of materials) of Reserved Matters HS/DS/20/00964 (Variation of condition 13 (ecological statements and reports implemented), of Reserved Matters application HS/DS/17/00935 - Approval of reserved matters relating to Layout, Scale, Appearance and Landscaping, pursuant to Outline Planning Permission HS/OA/15/00077, for the erection of 208 dwellings - Variation - to allow the partial construction of the access road (this will comprise replacing some of the existing hardstanding and extending the road by no more than 5.6m - total new hardstanding area created will be no more than 11.5 sq.m.) prior to carrying out all necessary ecological measures required under condition 13)

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

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  6. DecidedHS/TP/22/00656

    T2 Oak - Fell

    Bornholm, Campkin Gardens, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7FD

    Received 16 Aug 2022
  7. DecidedHS/FA/22/00658

    Ground and first floor, rear/side extension including upper patio to rear with glazed balustrade and privacy screening and internal alterations.

    26 Bulverhythe Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8AD

    Received 17 Aug 2022
  8. DecidedHS/PR/22/00659

    Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for construction of a rear dormer to enlarge existing bedroom and provide an ensuite.

    53 Vale Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6PT

    Received 17 Aug 2022
  9. DecidedHS/FA/22/00660

    Two storey extension and single storey porch extension to east flank

    28 Fearon Road, Hastings, TN34 2DL

    Received 18 Aug 2022
  10. DecidedHS/TP/22/00661

    T3 Sycamore - Carry out crown lift and full crown reduction to mature sycamore to leave it 2 meters away from the building.

    17 Norcross Close, Hastings, TN34 2FB

    Received 18 Aug 2022
  11. DecidedHS/NM/22/00663

    Non-material amendment of planning permission HS/FA/20/00404 (Change of use from D1 (University Building) to a dual use of C2 (Student Accommodation) and C1 (Visitor Accommodation)). Amendment- reconfiguration of internal layout to Levels 2 & 3.

    University of Brighton (Vive), Havelock Road, Hastings, TN34 1BE

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  12. DecidedHS/CD/22/00664

    Discharge of Condition 12 (drainage system) of Planning Permission HS/FA/19/00585 (Extension of the existing residential care home facility to provide a lounge/dining room, kitchen/servery, including addition of a roof terrace. Conversion of an existing wing of bedrooms to be used as a higher care facility.

    Old Hastings House, 132 High Street, Hastings, TN34 3ET

    Received 19 Aug 2022
  13. Appeal decidedHS/FA/22/00665

    Change of use of land to residential to allow enlargement of the rear garden. Removal of existing boundary wall and erection of a side boundary fence. Enlargement of hardstanding area to create additional parking space (amended description).

    58 Sheerwater Crescent, Hastings, TN34 2NZ

    Received 22 Aug 2022
  14. DecidedHS/TP/22/00666

    To reduce the height of one Oak (T1) and one Ash (T2) by 4 linear metres each (amended description).

    14 Ore Place, Hastings, TN34 2LR

    Received 22 Aug 2022
  15. DecidedHS/FA/22/00667

    Installation of wood burning stove with stainless steel twin wall chimney system consisting of external chimney (4 metres in total, 1.5 metres will extend above the parapet wall).

    35 Hughenden Court, Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings, TN34 3ST

    Received 22 Aug 2022
  16. DecidedHS/FA/22/00669

    Four storey side extension to provide 1 x 2-bed flat and 2 x 1-bed flats (resubmission of HS/FA/14/00768)

    50 Cambridge Road, Hastings, TN34 1DT

    Received 23 Aug 2022
  17. DecidedHS/CD/22/00670

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (details of the materials) and 6 (soft landscaping) of Planning Permission HS/DS/21/01044 (Approval of Reserved Matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale pursuant to Outline Planning Permission HS/OA/17/00901 (Outline application,(seeking approval of Access) for the erection of 140 residential units (22 no. 4-bed, 61 no. 3-bed, 36 no. 2-bed, 21 no. 1-bed units) of which fifty six are 'affordable homes', public open space, access and landscaping at Harrow Lane Playing Fields, St Leonards-on-sea.)

    Harrow Lane playing fields, Harrow Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea

    Received 23 Aug 2022
  18. DecidedHS/CD/22/00671

    Discharge of Condition 4 (noise and visual impacts assessment) of Planning Permission HS/DS/21/01044 (Approval of Reserved Matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale pursuant to Outline Planning Permission HS/OA/17/00901 (Outline application,(seeking approval of Access) for the erection of 140 residential units (22 no. 4-bed, 61 no. 3-bed, 36 no. 2-bed, 21 no. 1-bed units) of which fifty six are 'affordable homes', public open space, access and landscaping at Harrow Lane Playing Fields, St Leonards-on-sea.)

    Harrow Lane playing fields, Harrow Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea

    Received 23 Aug 2022
  19. DecidedHS/FA/22/00672

    Change of use of no.30 and 31 to create 2 x 2 bedroom dwellings and associated external works. Gardens and bin/cycle storage and use of existing access to Warrior Gardens.

    30-31 Western Road, St Leonards-on-sea

    Received 23 Aug 2022
  20. DecidedHS/FA/22/00673

    Demolition of current jet wash bay, plant room and car wash and the creation of charging zone, erection of EV chargers, erection of canopy, three jet wash bays, sub-station enclosure and associated forecourt works.

    Service Station, Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6RP

    Received 24 Aug 2022
  21. DecidedHS/CD/22/00674

    Discharge of Conditions 4 (damp issues (methodology statement)) and 5 (fireplace details ) of Listed Building Consent HS/LB/20/00239 (Proposed conversion of 3 flats to form one dwelling, installation of a small window to the side elevation, and associated internal alterations).

    27 Tackleway, Hastings, TN34 3DA

    Received 24 Aug 2022
  22. DecidedHS/NM/22/00675

    Non-material amendment of planning permission HS/FA/21/01028 (As amended by HS/NM/22/00391), (Part-demolition of existing school buildings and the proposed development of a new SEN school with associated access, parking and landscaping) - Amendment to wording of conditions 4 (signage materials); 6 (geo-environmental report); 7 (site investigation report); 9 (acoustic specifications); 12 (construction management plan); 13 (archaeological implementation programme); 15 (ecological design strategy) and 18 (details of sewage/surface water drainage) to compliance conditions

    Former Ark Helenswood Academy Upper School, The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AF

    Received 22 Aug 2022
  23. DecidedHS/FA/22/00676

    Variation of condition 14 (hours of work and delivery hours) of Planning Permission HS/FA/21/00003 (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 (amended description)) - Amendment to wording of condition to clarify construction hours of development and change delivery hours of retail premises once operational to 07:00 to 21:00 Monday ? Saturday and 09:00 to 18:00 Sundays and bank holidays

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

    Received 25 Aug 2022
  24. DecidedHS/FA/22/00679

    Proposed new dwelling to the rear of 77-79 Mount Road with access from Mount Road with associated parking.

    Land Rear of 77-79 Mount Road, Hastings, TN35 5LA

    Received 15 Aug 2022

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