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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
11,033Searchable applications
141Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 9,989 approved or refused records
1,264Refused applications

8,725 approved · 1,264 refused · 746 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. DecidedHS/FA/23/00596

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/22/00112 (Raising of Roof, Demolition of Offices) Amendments to window and door positions. Amendment to front elevation from render to cladding.

    Plot G Scientific Optical Ltd, Drury Lane, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9YA

    Received 7 Aug 2023
  2. DecidedHS/TL/23/00597

    Proposed 5G telecommunications installation: Proposed 22.5m monopole supporting 6 no. antenna reaching a height of approximately 23m, with ancillary development thereto.

    Combe Haven Holiday Park, Harley Shute Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8BZ

    Received 8 Aug 2023
  3. DecidedHS/FA/23/00600

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/20/00649 (Single storey rear extension, porch extension, hip to gable roof extension with barn end, roof lights, loft conversion including rear dormer with Juliet balcony (amended description)) Amendment - Increase in depth of extension to 4.4 metres and reduction in width of extension to 5.85 metres, and the inclusion of two sky lights.

    167 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7ER

    Received 26 Jul 2023
  4. DecidedHS/CC/23/00602

    Listed building consent for various maintenance and repair works including repointing the front elevation of the library, rub down of the tower roof and preparation of internal stairwell to receive new lime-based plaster and breathable paint. The works also involve investigation of party wall roof, tower roof and rainwater goods to ascertain cause of damp ingress and carry out minor repair works and decorations to lightwell single glazed timber windows to the library (HS/3484/CCLB)

    Hastings Central Library, 13 Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1HE

    Received 31 Jul 2023
  5. DecidedHS/FA/23/00603

    Refurbishment of existing building including: upgrades to the external envelope and roof; replacement of all non-original windows; fa�ade treatment and various other internal works. (Includes Renewable Energy)

    27-29 Cambridge Road, Hastings, TN34 1DJ

    Received 9 Aug 2023
  6. DecidedHS/LB/23/00604

    Repairs and partial rebuilding of east side projecting cantilevered bay and rear projecting cantilevered bay

    24 West Hill Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0NB

    Received 9 Aug 2023
  7. DecidedHS/FA/23/00606

    Change of use of existing shop to residential (ground floor), Erection of 2nd floor and Mezzanine within the new roof extension, Erection of three storey rear extension, Alterations to 2 existing flats and creation of 6 new flats (8 flats in total across development)

    68-70 Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-on-sea

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  8. DecidedHS/CD/23/00607

    Discharge of conditions: 5 (cycle storage); 6 (refuse storage) and 10 (climate change mitigation & adaptation measures) of Planning Permission HS/FA/22/00737 (Subdivision of existing dwelling to form a total of two dwellings, together with associated extensions and alterations and extension to hardstanding area to form additional parking spaces.[amended description])

    The Coach House High Beech, Washington Avenue, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7TG

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  9. DecidedHS/FA/23/00609

    Proposed single-storey rear extension with a small deck area to replace an existing conservatory

    168 Edmund Road, Hastings, TN35 5LQ

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  10. DecidedHS/CD/23/00611

    Discharge of condition 5 (noise level report) of Prior Approval HS/PA/21/00527 (Notification for prior approval for proposed change of use second and third floors from offices (B1(a)) to 5 self contained flats (C3))

    NatWest Bank, Bank Chambers, 28 Havelock Road, Hastings, TN34 1GW

    Received 11 Aug 2023
  11. DecidedHS/PR/23/00612

    Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful development for a single storey rear extension and conservatory. Conversion of existing garage into habitable space.

    6 Stonebeach Rise, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8EN

    Received 14 Aug 2023
  12. DecidedHS/CD/23/00613

    Discharge of conditions: 3 (foul sewerage and surface water disposal/management); 4 (method statement); 5 (soft and hard landscaping); 8 (materials of damp course); 16 (climate change mitigation & adaptation measures) and 18 (asbestos report) of Planning Permission HS/FA/22/00534 (Proposed dwelling on the site of former garages)

    Land rear of 381, Old London Road, (adjacent to garage rear of 12 Saxon Road), Hastings

    Received 14 Aug 2023
  13. DecidedHS/FA/23/00614

    Conversion of first, second and third floors from Class E (Offices) to Sui Generis (HMO) with access from existing ground floor staircase. External alterations within rear elevation of building with the enlargement of the existing doorway to the courtyard to fit a pair of new doors to serve as refuse area (amended description).

    22 Robertson Street, Hastings, TN34 1HL

    Received 14 Aug 2023
  14. DecidedHS/FA/23/00615

    Replace 2 no. ground floor level and 2 no. first floor level front elevation 2 over 2 timber sliding sash windows with 6 over 6 timber sliding sash windows to match neighbouring properties. Brick up lower ground rear bathroom window (amended description)

    23 The Croft, Hastings, TN34 3HH

    Received 14 Aug 2023
  15. DecidedHS/LB/23/00616

    General internal refurbishment, including new flooring, new doors and partitions, stair handrail, joinery. Replace 1 no. uPVC non-opening rooflight with Conservation style opening rooflight to flat roof element, replace 2 no. ground floor level and 2 no. first floor level front elevation 2 over 2 timber sliding sash windows with 6 over 6 timber sliding sash windows to match neighbouring properties. Brick up lower ground rear bathroom window (amended description)

    23 The Croft, Hastings, TN34 3HH

    Received 14 Aug 2023
  16. DecidedHS/CD/23/00617

    Discharge of Condition 16 Turning Space details and condition 28(iv)(c) - A Maintenance and Management Plan for the drainage system 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 14 Aug 2023
  17. Appeal decidedHS/FA/23/00618

    Widening of two existing access points to domestic driveway by cutting back existing wall and constructing new piers to complement existing (amended description)

    55 Baldslow Road, Hastings, TN34 2EY

    Received 16 Aug 2023
  18. DecidedHS/CD/23/00619

    Discharge of condition 5 (noise insulation details) of Planning Permission HS/FA/23/00386 (Proposed Change of Use of first floor dis-used office space to a three bedroom self-contained flat.)

    107 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7EJ

    Received 16 Aug 2023
  19. DecidedHS/FA/23/00620

    Proposed change of use from shop (Class E) to cafe and bar (Class E and Sui Generis) and the installation of two louvered vents within the ground floor rear elevation of building (amended description).

    40 Norman Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0EJ

    Received 17 Aug 2023
  20. DecidedHS/CD/23/00621

    Discharge of condition 7 (construction method statement) of Planning Permission HS/FA/23/00230 (Rear extension and part conversion of lower ground floor to form 2 No. bed flat. Internal alterations at ground floor and extension to form new staircase to existing flat at first floor level and internal alterations to the same.)

    253 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7AN

    Received 17 Aug 2023
  21. DecidedHS/FA/23/00622

    Proposed widening of dropped kerb (amended description)

    Philips House, Drury Lane, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9BA

    Received 18 Aug 2023
  22. DecidedHS/DM/23/00623

    Notification of Prior Approval for the demolition of a two storey building

    Travis Perkins Ltd, Springfield Valley, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0RP

    Received 18 Aug 2023
  23. DecidedHS/PA/23/00624

    Notification for prior approval for change of use of Lower Ground, Part of the Ground Floor, First, Second and Third floors from Commercial, Business and Services (Use Class E) to provide three self-contained dwellings (C3)

    41 Cambridge Road, Hastings, TN34 1DJ

    Received 16 Aug 2023
  24. DecidedHS/FA/23/00625

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/23/00150 (Proposed two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension, alterations to the windows and doors, internal alterations and formation of balcony with glazed balustrade. Re-grading of land levels within rear garden with retaining walls to create new patio area and new pathways and steps.) Amendments - new first floor window installed within north elevation, ground floor window replaced with doors within west elevation, ground floor doors replaced with window within south elevation and alterations to the rear garden/patio area (amended description).

    51 St Dominic Close, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0PH

    Received 21 Aug 2023

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