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House prices in Hastings Borough Council: average £238,757, -4.9% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Hastings Borough Council received?
Hastings Borough Council received 647 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 78%.
How long does Hastings Borough Council take to decide applications?
Hastings Borough Council takes an average of 74 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Hastings Borough Council?
Hastings Borough Council approves 78% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Hastings Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Hastings Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Hastings Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Hastings Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Hastings Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 230 appeals were lodged against Hastings Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 35% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Hastings Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Hastings Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Hastings Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Hastings Borough Council serves as the local authority for Hastings, a historic town in East Sussex, England. With a council dating back to medieval times, Hastings has undergone various reforms and has held non-metropolitan district status with borough recognition since 1974. For those researching planning applications in the area, the council plays a crucial role in managing local development and community projects. The council is currently led by Glenn Haffenden (Green), who has held the position since 14 May 2025. The council comprises 32 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 21 towns and villages, including Hastings. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Hastings Borough Council received 647 planning applications. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (150), discharge of conditions (70), outline applications (37). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

230 planning appeals were lodged against Hastings Borough Council decisions, of which 75 were allowed and 142 were dismissed (35% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Hastings Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Hastings Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.