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Hastings, East Sussex Planning Applications

Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Hastings, East Sussex. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.

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Planning data sourced from East Sussex council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Hastings - Planning Applications & Local Development

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. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hastings area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hastings a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Hastings, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.