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Land adjacent to 33 Nelson Road (rear of 133 Milward Road)

Planning application HS/FA/25/00741

Land adjacent to 33 Nelson Road (rear of 133 Milward Road), Hastings

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What is proposed

In the council’s words, from its weekly list:

Erection of 1, three-storey, three bed house

Where it stands

The council’s file ↗

Conditions attached

The decision notice on the council’s file (published Thu 22 Oct 2026) attaches 25 conditions. In the council’s words, each with the reason it gives:

  1. Time limit to start
    The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

    Reason: This condition is imposed in accordance with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

  2. Built to the approved plans
    The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 2403 10C, 2403 11B, 2403 12B, 2403 13B, 2403 15C, 2403 16B, 2403 17A, 2403 18C, 25037 [name removed] 1220 S4 P01

    Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

  3. Construction management
    Prior to the commencement of development, a detailed land stability scheme (supplementary to the Supplementary Report, Phase 2 Site Investigation and Revised Construction Method Statement (Ref H3929, Issue 1, June 2026)) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall be prepared by a suitably qualified and competent person and shall include: a) ground conditions data and geotechnical parameters, based on the results of a further appropriate intrusive ground investigation (boreholes should penetrate beyond the intended depth of any piles in accordance with current guidance, including insitu and laboratory geotechnical testing); b) detailed design calculations and drawings for the proposed foundations, retaining structures and associated stabilisation works, informed by the findings of the ground investigation; c) an assessment of slope stability during both the temporary construction phase and permanent condition, including consideration of the instability of adjoining land and structures, plant and material surcharges during construction, and changes in topography arising from the development; d) a final detailed construction method statement setting out the proposed sequence and methodology for excavation, piling and construction of retaining structures, including details of temporary works and propping, and details of measures for the management and control of groundwater and surface water during excavation and construction. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

    Reason: To ensure that the development would not adversely affect the stability of the site or surrounding land, in accordance with Policy DM5 of the Hastings Local Plan - Development Management Plan (2015) and Policy P2 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

  4. Drainage and flooding
    Prior to the commencement of development the proposed means of foul sewerage and surface water disposal must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with Southern Water. The works shall then be completed in accordance with the approved details.

    Reason: To prevent increased risk of flooding.

  5. Drainage and flooding
    Prior to the commencement of development, the following details of proposed surface water drainage system should be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority: i. Detailed drainage layout with supporting hydraulic calculations should be submitted. The drainage layout should show the piped layout and outfall with connections and invert levels. The hydraulic calculations should take into account the connectivity of the different surface water drainage features. ii. The Environment Agency's risk of surface water flooding maps shows an existing overland surface water flow route through the site from the east. Blocking the existing flow route may lead to increase surface water flood risk to the properties located east and south of the development site. The applicant should therefore provide information on how the proposed site layout affects the existing overland surface water flow route and the measures which will be taken to ensure that there is no increase to flood risk of neighbouring properties from this flow route. iii. information on how surface water flows exceeding the capacity of the surface water drainage features will be managed safely. The proposed surface water drainage system shall then be installed in accordance with the approved details and maintained and retained for the lifetime of the development.

    Reason: To prevent increased risk of flooding.

  6. Trees and landscaping
    Prior to the commencement of development, the developer must submit the landscaping proposals for approval in writing by the Local Planning Authority (in consultation with Southern Water). The landscaping shall then be planted in accordance with the approved details and maintained in accordance with the approved details for the lifetime of the development unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

    Reason: To protect public sewer apparatus and to ensure there is no increased risk of flooding.

  7. Trees and landscaping
    No development shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of soft landscaping, which shall include indications of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land including details of those to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development. New soft landscaping details shall include planting plans; written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/densities where appropriate together with an implementation programme. The scheme of soft landscaping shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of the development.

    Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development in the interests of the visual amenity.

  8. Biodiversity and ecology
    No development shall take place until an ecological design strategy (EDS) addressing onsite ecological compensation and enhancement measures has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The EDS shall include: i) details of soft landscaping of value to wildlife, comprising native species; ii) details, including specification and location, of 2 no. tree-mounted bird boxes within the site; iii) details, including specification and location, of integrated bird-brick boxes within the approved dwelling; iv) details, including specification and location, of 2 no. integrated bat boxes within the approved dwelling; and v) details of hedgehog gaps at the base of the existing and proposed fencing to provide connectivity through the site. The approved ecological compensation and enhancement measures shall be implemented in full in accordance with the approved details and, where applicable, prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved. The measures shall thereafter be retained and maintained in accordance with the approved details.

    Reason: To minimise the impacts of development on biodiversity, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Circular 06/2005, the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 and Policy EN3 of the Hastings Local Plan - Planning Strategy (2014).

  9. Construction management
    Prior to commencement of development including demolition, ground works and vegetation clearance (except that carried out with hand tools only as part of regular maintenance and tidying of the site) a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP: Development) is to be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the construction of the development shall then be carried out in accordance with BS5228 Noise Vibration and Control on Construction and Open Sites and The Control of Dust And Emissions From Construction And Demolition Best Practice Guidance unless previously agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Plan shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The CEMP (Development) shall include the following: · Indicative programme for carrying out the works · Measures to minimise the production of dust on the site(s) · Measures to minimise the noise (including vibration) generated by the construction process to include the careful selection of plant and machinery and use of noise mitigation barrier(s) · Maximum noise levels expected 1 metre from the affected facade of any residential unit adjacent to the site(s) · Design and provision of site hoardings · Management of traffic visiting the site(s) including temporary parking or holding areas · Details of the arrangements for site-operative parking · Measures to prevent the transfer of mud and extraneous material onto the public highway · Measures to manage the production of waste and to maximise the re-use of materials · Measures to minimise the potential for pollution of groundwater and surface water · The location and design of site office(s) and storage compounds · The location of temporary vehicle access points to the site(s) during the construction works · The arrangements for public consultation and liaison during the construction works

    Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development.

  10. Materials and design details
    No development shall take place above ground until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the dwelling hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

    Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the area.

  11. Drainage and flooding
    Prior to occupation of the development, evidence (including photographs) should be submitted for approval in writing by the Local Planning Authority showing that the drainage system has been constructed as per the final agreed detailed drainage designs.

    Reason: To prevent increased risk of flooding.

  12. Biodiversity and ecology
    No development, including demolition, groundworks or vegetation clearance, shall commence until an updated badger survey has been undertaken by a suitably qualified ecologist and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The survey shall identify whether badgers or any active badger setts are present within or adjacent to the application site and shall specify any necessary mitigation, precautionary measures and working methods. The development shall thereafter be carried out in full accordance with the approved mitigation and precautionary measures and within any timescales specified in the approved survey.

    Reason: To ensure that no harm is caused to badgers or their habitats, in accordance with Policy EN3 of the Hastings Local Plan - Planning Strategy (2014).

  13. Parking, access and cycles
    Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, details of the means to secure a minimum of 3 no. bicycles within the ground floor plant/utility room shown on approved drawing 2403/10C shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall include a floor plan depicting the location of the cycle parking within the plant/utility room along with details of the proposed cycle stands, racks, wall anchors or other secure locking facilities. The approved cycle parking facilities shall be fully installed and made available for use prior to the first occupation of the dwelling and shall thereafter be retained and maintained for the lifetime of the development.

    Reason: In order that the development site is accessible by non-car modes and to meet the objectives of sustainable development.

  14. Bins and recycling
    Prior to first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, the brand and specification of the proposed bin store shall be submitted for approval in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The bin store shall be installed in the approved area on drawing no. 2403/10C prior to first occupation of the dwellings, and this area shall be maintained and retained for that use for the lifetime of the development and shall not be used for any purpose other than for the storage of bins.

    Reason: In order to secure a well-planned development that functions properly.

  15. Windows, balconies and privacy
    Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, the first floor window to the east side elevation (shown on drawing no. 2403/15C) shall be obscure-glazed and shall be non-opening below a height of 1.7m measured from the finished floor level of the room which it serves. The glass shall be maintained and retained in accordance with these details for the lifetime of the development.

    Reason: In the interests of protecting neighbourhood amenity.

  16. Biodiversity and ecology
    Prior to the installation of any external lighting, a sensitive lighting strategy shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The strategy shall demonstrate how artificial lighting has been designed to avoid unacceptable impacts on foraging and commuting bats and shall include: i) the location, height and specification of all external lighting; ii) the predicted light spill across the site and its boundaries; iii) measures to minimise light spill iv) details of lighting controls, including timers, motion sensors and hours of operation, where applicable. The approved lighting scheme shall be implemented in full prior to the first occupation of the development and shall thereafter be maintained and retained as approved unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

    Reason: To ensure the development does not adversely affect foraging and commuting bats, in accordance with Policy EN3 of the Hastings Local Plan - Planning Strategy (2014).

  17. Parking, access and cycles
    The development shall not be occupied until the parking areas have been provided in accordance with drawing no. 2403/10C, and the areas shall thereafter be retained for the parking of vehicles only.

    Reason: To ensure the safety of persons and vehicles entering and leaving the access and proceeding along the highway.

  18. Parking, access and cycles
    The dwelling hereby approved shall not be occupied until a minimum of one electric vehicle charging point has been installed. The electric vehicle charging point shall thereafter be maintained and retained for the lifetime of the development unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

    Reason: To promote the reduction of CO2 emissions through the use of low emissions vehicles in accordance with Policy TR2 of the NPPF.

  19. How the building or land is used
    Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, the false windows to the side elevations (3 no. to the east; 2 no. to the west) and alternating course projecting bricks to the red brick wall at street level to the front elevation shall be implemented in accordance with drawing nos. 2403/15C and 2403/16B. Thereafter these elements shall be maintained and retained for the lifetime of the development.

    Reason: In the interests of visual amenity.

  20. Trees and landscaping
    Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, the planting beds to the front elevation and the climbing plants with steel cables to the wall surrounding the parking area shall be implemented in accordance with drawing no. 2403/15C. Thereafter these elements shall be maintained and retained for the lifetime of the development.

    Reason: In the interests of visual amenity.

  21. Trees and landscaping
    Where removal of vegetation, including trees, shrubs, hedgerows and brambles, takes place during bird nesting season (01 March to 31 August inclusive), if active nests, eggs or young birds are identified, no works shall take place within a 5m radius of the nest until the nest is no longer active and any young have fledged.

    Reason: To minimise the impacts of development on biodiversity, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Circular 06/2005, the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 and Policy EN3 of the Hastings Local Plan - Planning Strategy (2014).

  22. Hours of building work
    Work which is audible at the site boundary and deliveries to and from the premises, during construction, shall not take place before 08:00 and after 18:00 hours Monday-Friday or before 09:00 and after 13:00 on Saturdays and at no time on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

    Reason: To ensure no harm is caused to neighbourhood amenity.

  23. Noise, plant and smells
    Prior to first occupation of the development, details, including acoustic specifications of all fixed plant machinery and equipment associated with air moving equipment (including fans, ducting and external openings) compressors, generators or plant of a like kind, installed within the site, which has the potential to cause noise disturbance to any noise sensitive receivers, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before installation. The rating level of noise emitted from the use of this plant, machinery or equipment shall not exceed the background sound level when measured according to BS4142:2014, at any adjoining or nearby noise sensitive premises.

    Reason: It is considered necessary for this to be a pre-commencement condition as these details need to be agreed prior to the construction of the development and thus go to the heart of the planning permission.

  24. Drainage and flooding
    Prior to the installation of any external lighting such as flood lighting or security lighting, details of the provisions for the avoidance of 'spill Light' that is to say light that obtrudes beyond the area it was intended to light and into surrounding areas or onto surrounding properties must be is submitted for approval in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The lighting shall then be installed in accordance with the approved details.

    Reason: To ensure no harm is caused to neighbourhood amenity.

  25. Biodiversity and ecology
    From commencement of works (including site clearance), the following precautionary measures for the protection of protected reptiles and Section 41 priority species hedgehog will be implemented: · Backfilling of trenches and other excavations will be undertaken before nightfall, or a ramp will be left to allow any animals to easily exit; · All excavations and trenches will be checked each morning throughout the construction period and prior to infilling; · All temporarily stored building materials (that might act as temporary resting places) will be isolated from areas of dense vegetation and raised off the ground, e.g. on pallets. The above measures will be implemented until the completion of all site works.

    Reason: To safeguard reptiles and hedgehogs during site clearance and construction works and to ensure that appropriate precautionary measures are implemented throughout the development, in accordance with Policy EN3 of the Hastings Local Plan - Planning Strategy (2014).

We copy the numbered conditions and their reasons and nothing else from the notice; its notes to the applicant are on the file. The label on each is ours, by rules on the council’s wording. The conditions the council attaches, by kind of application

Conservation and heritage on this street

Measured along the street’s line against the council’s boundaries. Whether a particular building is inside depends on where the boundary runs: each area’s page on the council’s site has its map. All 18 conservation areas

The council’s street index lists these properties on Milward Road under Article 4 directions, which take away some building work that wouldn’t otherwise need planning permission:

The council’s Article 4 direction on houses in multiple occupation covers the whole town (in force since 2 July 2012): turning a house into a shared house for three to six people needs planning permission. The council’s page ↗

Tree preservation orders within about 40 m of Milward Road’s line, from the council’s map data:

Indicative only — the council’s order is what counts. The council says of its tree order map data: “This dataset is under review and subject to change. Always refer to the Original Tree Preservation Order and associated plan for confirmation.” The council’s tree preservation orders page ↗

Conservation areas, Article 4 directions and tree preservation orders: Hastings Borough Council, Open Government Licence v3.0. Street lines © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Flood zones, the coast and protected nature on this street

We place an application by the street in its address, so these say where Milward Road runs, not where the site’s boundary is. The application’s own documents on the council’s file show the site.

Flood zones

None of Milward Road’s line is in Flood Zone 2 or 3 on the Environment Agency’s flood map for planning. In the Agency’s words: “This means a site in flood zone 1 could still flood now or in the future.”

A street’s line is not an address. For a particular address, use the Environment Agency’s Check your long term flood risk ↗; for a planning site, its Flood map for planning ↗. Flood warnings in force now are on Live now.

Protected nature

No Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Area of Conservation, Local Nature Reserve, ancient woodland or country park is within about 100 m of Milward Road’s line, and it is outside the High Weald National Landscape. Protected nature in Hastings

Flood zones: © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2025. Open Government Licence v3.0. Fetched 2026-10-12.

Coastal erosion and the Shoreline Management Plan: © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2025. © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2015. Open Government Licence v3.0. Fetched 2026-10-12.

Protected sites: © Natural England copyright. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. Fetched 2026-10-12.

Street lines © OpenStreetMap contributors.

At the planning committee

It went to the Planning Committee on Wed 21 Oct 2026: the officer’s report. The officer recommended: “Grant Full Planning Permission” The minutes of that meeting aren’t published yet. How the committee decided

Comments on the application

The council’s file counts 12 comments from the public: 7 objections, 4 in support, 1 other (as it stood on Wed 21 Oct 2026). Its comments tab records 1 neighbour consulted.

Who the council consulted

The bodies and officers the file lists as consulted, with the day each was asked.

Consultee responses on the file

Responses filed as consultee comments, named as the file names them, with the day each was published. What they say is in each document on the council’s file.

Is a comment public?

The council’s page on commenting says: “All comments will be made available to view online and will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy. Comments will be redacted where they contain personal information or are inappropriate in their content.” It also says: “Please note that we do not accept anonymous comments.” Commenting on an application, on the council’s site ↗ (read 13 October 2026).

We count the comments on the council’s file. We never copy a commenter’s name, address or words, and we don’t list who objected: that is on the file.

If you think work doesn’t match what was approved

The council’s planning enforcement team looks into building work or a use that may not have permission, or may not follow the approved plans or conditions. Its page explains how to report it and which cases it deals with first: planning enforcement on the council’s site ↗

Our planning record starts on 21 April 2026, from the council’s weekly lists of new and decided applications. We list the site, the proposal, the dates, the decision, the comment counts and a permission’s conditions. We never copy a commenter’s or an individual applicant’s details; an applicant is named only when it is an organisation we can match exactly to a council, a registered charity or a company on Companies House. Planning is decided by the council, not by us.