Hastings, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hastings, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · Town
Planning applications in Hastings are administered by Hastings Borough Council. View the full Hastings Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 91,053 (2011) · Area: 29.7 km²
District: Hastings
Website: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £340,789 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hastings
- Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
- LSOA: Hastings 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hastings.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hastings.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Hastings based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Hastings.
- - 7 Kathleen Close, Hastings, TN34 1DG
Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for a detached garden building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 41 Priory Avenue, Hastings, TN34 1UH
Conversion of ground floor three bedroom flat into two x one bedroom flats, enlargement of existing rear and side elevation ground floor windows to allow for a single (side elevation) and double doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Land Rear of 10 Elphinstone Road (between, 53-58 St James's Road), Hastings, TN34 3LH
Construction of two houses.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 10 Priory Close, Hastings, TN34 1UJ
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 7 Kathleen Close, Hastings, TN34 1DG
Proposed Conservatory to the side elevation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 27 Tenterden Rise, Hastings, TN34 2HH
Proposed garage conversion, with associated fenestration & roof light
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 200 Elphinstone Road, Hastings, TN34 2BN
First floor side extension over existing garage to provide additional bedroom with ensuite, front porch altered to include replacement front door and rendered walls with the flat roof over the garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 23 St Helens Road, Hastings, TN34 2LQ
Proposed replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - 8 Hughenden Court, Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings, TN34 3ST
Proposed replacement windows and door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - 7 The Coppice, Hastings, TN34 1YR
Proposed rear single-storey extension (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Hastings in East Sussex
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hastings a particularly low-crime area.
Hastings has 10 conservation areas within its boundaries: Magdalen Road, St Leonards, Blacklands, Hastings, Hastings Town Centre, King's Road, St Leonards, Eversfield Place, St Leonards, White Rock, Hastings, Cornwallis Gardens, Hastings, Ore Place, Old Town, Hastings, Warrior Square, St Leonards. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hastings includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hastings planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.hastings.gov.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Hastings
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Hastings. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hastings.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hastings were full planning applications (21), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 38 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.