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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
11,095Searchable applications
141Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 10,048 approved or refused records
1,276Refused applications

8,772 approved · 1,276 refused · 749 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/CD/23/00833

    Discharge of conditions 3 (details of proposed fence posts) and 4 (materials) of Planning Permission HS/FA/23/00378 (Removal of prefabricated concrete garages. Erection of low boundary wall with close boarded fence atop. All to the northeast boundary perpendicular to the front southeast stone boundary wall.)

    6 Torfield House, High Street, Hastings, TN34 3ET

    Received 24 Nov 2023
  2. DecidedHS/CD/23/00834

    Discharge of conditions: 2 (materials); 3 (details of hard landscaping); 12 (evidence of constructed drainage scheme) and 14 (external lighting details) of Planning Permission HS/FA/23/00016 (Erection of 71 dwellings together with access, open space, parking and landscaping.)

    Land Adjacent, 777 The Ridge, (East of Harrow Lane), St Leonards-on-sea

    Received 24 Nov 2023
  3. DecidedHS/PR/23/00835

    Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for a loft conversion including rear dormer

    3 Asten Close, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8DJ

    Received 24 Nov 2023
  4. DecidedHS/FA/23/00836

    Variation of condition 4 (design and method statement of the foundations, piling configurations, drainage and services to preserve archaeological remains) of Planning Permission HS/FA/21/00139 (New dwelling) Amendment to the wording of condition 4 from prior to commencement to "i. No excavation below the level of the previous building's concrete floor, such level to be determined and agreed as per the methodology set out in the WSI of condition 3, shall take place until a further amendment to the WSI is submitted to and approved in writing by the local authority, detailing the extent and nature of the proposed excavations below this level and the proposed archaeological mitigation. ii. Following the outcome of any further archaeological investigations required, details of the foundations, piling configurations, drainage and services, to include a detailed design and method statement, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, such details to show, where necessary, the preservation of surviving archaeological remains which are to remain in situ"

    Site of former 59, High Street, Hastings, TN34 3EN

    Received 24 Nov 2023
  5. DecidedHS/FA/23/00837

    Variation of condition 4 (design and method statement of the foundations, piling configurations, drainage and services to preserve archaeological remains.) of Planning Permission HS/FA/21/00139 (New dwelling) - Amendment to the wording of condition 4 to "Prior to commencement of development, details of the foundations, piling configurations, drainage and services, to include a detailed design and method statement, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority".

    Site of former 59, High Street, Hastings, TN34 3EN

    Received 27 Nov 2023
  6. DecidedHS/FA/23/00838

    Demolition of garage, proposed single storey side extension to form an integrated residential annexe, first floor roof extension with roof lights to create additional accommodation at first floor, formation of side dormer window, installation of solar panels, alterations to window and door arrangement and the installation of black units, and alteration of existing terrace area with new patio (amended description).

    17 Branksome Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0UA

    Received 27 Nov 2023
  7. DecidedHS/FA/23/00839

    Proposed side extension to form a garage and habitable room within roof space, loft conversion with rear dormer, terrace balcony. (amended description)

    314 Bexhill Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8AL

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  8. DecidedHS/CD/23/00840

    Discharge of Conditions 5 (cycle parking area) and 6 (Travel Plan Statement) of Planning Permission HS/FA/22/00608 [Change of use from storage and distribution (B8) to flexible B8, B2 and Class E(g) use and subdivision of the building into two units]

    Unit D, 1-9 Ivyhouse Lane, Hastings, TN35 4NN

    Received 28 Nov 2023
  9. DecidedHS/FA/23/00841

    Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/22/00152 (Proposed rear extension and Change of use and conversion of the building from offices with use class E(c)(ii) to 3 x flats C3 residential accommodation at lower ground floor, first and second floor. Ground floor use to remain within use class E. Proposed new ground floor shop front, a rear extension (at lower ground floor and ground floor level), and window repair and replacement. Front excavation and reinstatement of light pavers. The proposed works also include renovation and internal alterations to the building) - Amendment - Design changes to main entrance and fire lobby, internal layout and rear elevation (Amended description)

    59 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6AY

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  10. DecidedHS/FA/23/00842

    Construction of a home office with terrace within the rear garden, and the installation of 2 no. rainwater gulleys across the footpath to the front of the building (amended description).

    5 High Street, Hastings, TN34 3EY

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  11. DecidedHS/CD/23/00843

    Discharge of Condition 8 (Landscaping Scheme) of Planning Permission HS/OA/15/00168 - Outline application for the erection of up to 210 dwellings (25% affordable) with associated open space, play areas, landscaping and access.

    Former The St Leonards Academy Darwell Campus, Darwell Close, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9JP

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  12. DecidedHS/CD/23/00844

    Discharge of Condition 5 (details of structural alterations) of Planning Permission HS/LB/23/00193 - Proposed internal alterations including installation of conservation roof lights(amended description)

    Flat 5 , 6 Markwick Terrace, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0RE

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  13. DecidedHS/FA/23/00845

    Rear single storey extension (amended description)

    208 St Helens Road, Hastings, TN34 2NB

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  14. DecidedHS/FA/23/00847

    Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) - of Planning Permission HS/FA/22/00152 (Proposed rear extension and Change of use and conversion of the building from offices with use class E(c)(ii) to 3 x flats C3 residential accommodation at lower ground floor, first and second floor. Ground floor use to remain within use class E. Proposed new ground floor shop front, a rear extension (at lower ground floor and ground floor level), and window repair and replacement. Front excavation and reinstatement of light pavers. The proposed works also include renovation and internal alterations to the building) - Amendment - Design changes to front of property at lower ground floor level to allow for the addition of a retaining wall within the 'sunroom' with associated glazing and design changes to rear elevation (Amended description)

    59 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6AY

    Received 29 Nov 2023
  15. DecidedHS/FA/23/00848

    Change of use of former shop on ground floor to a one bedroom dwelling and alterations to shopfront

    63 Mount Road, Hastings, TN35 5LA

    Received 30 Nov 2023
  16. DecidedHS/CD/23/00849

    Discharge of Condition 18 (Contaminated Land Assessment) of Planning Permission HS/FA/22/00794 - Change of use from vehicle workshop to a mixed use of studio space and residential space (live-work unit). External works to include raising the roof and chimney with rear dormer to create first floor, installation of roof lights within front and rear, alterations to windows and doors and the creation of an external amenity space within front with privacy screen (description amended)

    47 Western Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6DJ

    Received 30 Nov 2023
  17. DecidedHS/FA/23/00850

    Construction of new 3 bed detached bungalow to the rear of Woodlands

    Woodlands, 15 Gillsmans Hill, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0SJ

    Received 30 Nov 2023
  18. DecidedHS/FA/23/00853

    Replacement of 6 no. windows to the second floor; comprising 5 no. timber sliding sash windows (2 no. to the front, 1 no. to the north side and 2 no. to the rear) and 1 no. single-glazed aluminium window to the south side elevation, to uPVC casement windows (amended description)

    Second Floor Flat 5, 49 Chapel Park Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6JB

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  19. DecidedHS/FA/23/00854

    Proposed single storey side extension to form Resident's Reception area with alteration to existing ramp access.

    The Whitebeach Care Home, 24 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0LA

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  20. DecidedHS/FA/23/00856

    Formation of double garage with guest room above within existing outbuilding/garage (amended description)

    75 St Helens Park Road, Hastings, TN34 2JJ

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  21. DecidedHS/FA/23/00857

    Single storey rear extension, conversion of garage into a habitable room and the formation of two obscure glazed elevation windows. (amended description)

    61 Hoads Wood Road, Hastings, TN34 2BJ

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  22. DecidedHS/FA/23/00858

    Proposed ground floor extension including balcony over existing lower ground floor garage to front elevation, changes to external materials on existing dwelling and fenestration changes (amended description)

    47 St Helens Down, Hastings, TN34 2BG

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  23. DecidedHS/FA/23/00859

    Proposed single storey side extension

    229A Hillside Road, Hastings, TN34 2QY

    Received 4 Dec 2023
  24. DecidedHS/CD/23/00860

    Discharge of conditions: 3 (details of constructed parking spaces); 4 (secure cycle parking spaces); 5 (vehicle turning space) and 6 (details of constructed roads, footways and parking) of Reserved Matters HS/DS/23/00672 (Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of Reserved Matters HS/DS/17/00688 (Approval of reserved matters relating to layout, scale and external appearance of outline permission HS/OA/16/00023 (Conditions 1 and 2) - An extension to the existing Ivyhouse Lane Industrial Estate to deliver 4,601 sq m of B1/B2/B8 floorspace in 21 units, a new access road between Burgess Road and Haywood Way and associated car parking, external storage areas and landscaping.) Amendments to Block B - Amalgamation of 6 units to provide 3 units; re-positioning of car parking spaces; re-postioning of windows and doors; and unit 1 to be stepped down by 200mm.)

    Land East Of, Burgess Road, Hastings

    Received 4 Dec 2023

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