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Planning in Hastings

Approved
81%
76 of 86 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hastings in the last 24 months, from Hastings Borough Council's planning register.

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About Hastings

Hastings is a vibrant seaside town and borough in East Sussex, located 24 miles east of Lewes and 53 miles southeast of London. Renowned for its historic significance as the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, the town evolved into a prominent medieval Cinque Port and later became a popular 19th-century seaside resort, bolstered by railway access. Today, Hastings retains its allure as a coastal destination and is notable for housing the UK's largest beach-based fishing fleet, with a population estimated at 91,100 in 2021. The town has a population of approximately 91,053 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Hastings district.

Hastings covers an area of approximately 29.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Hastings show an average sale price of £340,789, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Hastings has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hastings planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.hastings.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hastings, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 115 planning applications were submitted near Hastings. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (43), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (10). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hastings?
In the last 24 months, 115 planning applications were submitted near Hastings. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hastings?
The average planning decision time near Hastings is 72 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Hastings?
The planning approval rate near Hastings is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hastings?
The most common type of planning application near Hastings is full planning applications, with 43 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hastings?
You can search and track planning applications near Hastings on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.