65 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 1RE

1. 1.Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that deliveries to and from the proposed takeaway could be carried out in a safe manner. In light of the existing on-street parking pressures, road restrictions and proximity to the pedestrian crossing, the proposed development is considered to detrimentally affect highway safety. The proposal therefore fails to satisfy criteria (d) and (e) of Policy SA4 of the Hastings Local Plan – Development Management Plan (2015) and paragraph 109 of the National Planning Policy Framework. .
2. 2.The proposed residential unit would provide insufficient internal storage space, resulting in substandard living conditions for future occupiers, contrary to Policy DM3 of the Hastings Local Plan – Development Management Plan (2015), the requirements set out within Department for Communities and Local Government - Technical Housing Standards - Nationally Described Space Standard (2015) and paragraph 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. 3.The application proposes opening hours of 12:00 - 23:00 Sunday- Friday and 12:00-02:00 Saturdays for the proposed hot food takeaway/restaurant along with the installation of an extraction flue. In the absence of a noise assessment, the application has failed to demonstrate that proposed takeaway use would be capable of operating in the manner proposed without harm to both the proposed residential units and the existing nearby residential amenities by reason of late night and early hours noise and disturbance. The proposed development is therefore considered to be contrary to policies DM3, DM6, and SA4 of the Hastings Local Plan and paragraph 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
4. 4.The formation of a roof terrace to the rear of the proposed residential unit, will result in unacceptable and prolonged levels of overlooking onto No. 64 Queens Road contrary to the aims of policy DM3 of the Hastings Local Plan – Development Management Plan (2015) and paragraph 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
5. 5.The proposed development would result in the siting of a bin store in a manner that would harm the residential amenities of No. 64 by reason of odours. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy DM6 of the Hastings Local Plan – Development Management Plan (2015) and paragraph 135(f) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
6. 6.Insufficient details have been provided in relation to the design and operation of the proposed roller shutter. As such, it has not been demonstrated that the proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the street scene, contrary to Policy DM1 of the Hastings Local Plan – Development Management Plan (2015) and paragraph 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
7. 7.The proposal, by introducing an additional hot food takeaway within an area already experiencing high levels of deprivation and childhood obesity, would fail to promote healthy lifestyles and would be harmful to the health and wellbeing of the local community. The proposal is therefore contrary to paragraphs 96(c) and 97(b) of the NPPF (2024).
8. 8.The proposed late-night opening hours would result in activity and noise that is out of keeping with the prevailing character and function of the area, thereby harming its character and appearance. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy DM1 and criterion (b) of Policy SA4 of the Hastings Local Plan – Development Management Plan (2015) and paragraph 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework. Appeal against decision Guidance on appeals can be found here . If you want a planning appeal to follow the inquiry procedure, you will need to tell us and the Planning Inspectorate. This must be done at least 10 days before your appeal submission. To tell us and the planning inspectorate, please email:. Planning Inspectorate: inquiryappeals@planninginspectorate.gov.uk Planning Services: planning@hastings.gov.uk Further details about the inquiry procedure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/inquiries-review-notification-of-inquiry-as-preferred-procedure-now-re quired-10-days-prior-to-appeal-submission To: Westall Walker Associates Westwood House 7 Holmsdale Gardens Hastings TN34 1LY for Eleanor Evans

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

TN34 1RE

Application type

Full Planning Permission

Scale / size

Small

Date validated

16 March 2026

Consultation start

30 March 2026

Last date for comments

12 May 2026

Target decision date

12 May 2026

Decision issued

8 July 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Agent

Westall Walker Associates

Agent address

Westwood House, 7 Holmsdale Gardens, Hastings, TN34 1LY

Case officer

Zoe Taylor

Statutory period

56 days

Site notice start

30 March 2026

Comments

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Documents

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Constraints

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