Week beginning 31 August 2026
12 planning applications Hastings Borough Council validated in the week beginning Monday 31 August 2026, from its weekly list. Each address opens the application's own page; the council's file, linked from there, has the plans and the comment form.
- TreesWest St LeonardsFormer The St Leonards Academy Darwell Campus, Darwell Close, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9JP (adjacent to Wilting Close)
This asks for the council's consent to work on protected trees. T04 Corsican Pine - remove dead branches from southern aspect to achieve 6m clearance See the plans or comment on the council’s site ↗HS/TP/26/00486
Decidedvalidated Fri 4 Sep 2026site notice posted Wed 23 Sep 2026 - New homesGensing10 Tower Road West, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0RQ
This uses the prior-approval route: national rules allow the work, and the council can check only set things, such as its size or its effect on neighbours. Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from offices (Use Class E) to flats (Use Class C3) under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development Order 2015 (as amended). (amended description). See the plans or comment on the council’s site ↗Use class as described: E → C3HS/PA/26/00518
Registeredvalidated Fri 4 Sep 2026consultation began Wed 30 Sep 2026 - Shops, signs and businessCentral St Leonards15 Norman Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6NH
Replacement shop front See the plans or comment on the council’s site ↗HS/FA/26/00384
Decidedvalidated Fri 4 Sep 2026site notice posted Fri 2 Oct 2026 - Listed buildingsCentral St Leonards1-3 Adelaide House, 23 Grand Parade, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6DN
This asks for listed building consent to work on a listed building. Internal alterations to flat 1-3: On level 4, remove the partition between the kitchen, pantry, and dining room to introduce a singular unified room; remove the cupboard partition in the bedroom; remove the storage partition, and on level 5, remove the storage partition and extend the room further west. Replace the existing spiral stair, all internal doorset, kitchen appliances, furnishings, and plumbing fixtures. Install floor finish, electric heating and hot water systems, and general electrical works to provide necessary amenities. See the plans or comment on the council’s site ↗HS/LB/26/00482
Decidedvalidated Thu 3 Sep 2026consultation began Wed 14 Oct 2026 - Conditions, certificates and amendmentsGensing28 Springfield Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0TY
This asks to change the conditions of a permission already granted. Variation of Condition 2 and Condition 3 of HS/FA/26/00188 See the plans or comment on the council’s site ↗HS/FA/26/00515
Decidedvalidated Thu 3 Sep 2026consultation began Mon 5 Oct 2026 - Conditions, certificates and amendmentsHollington358A Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7BB
This asks for a small change to HS/FA/21/00734, a permission already granted. Non-Material Amendment of HS/FA/21/00734 - Change pitched roof to a flat roof without Velux windows. Move window positions and remove the side door. Change Bifold door to a single door and side glass See the plans or comment on the council’s site ↗HS/NM/26/00499
Decidedvalidated Wed 2 Sep 2026 - Change of useGensing5 The Green, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0SY
Change of use from House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) to Residential Care Home for looked after children and young people (C2) See the plans or comment on the council’s site ↗Use class as described: Sui generis → C2HS/FA/26/00511
Registeredvalidated Wed 2 Sep 2026site notice posted Wed 23 Sep 2026 - Extensions and alterationsGensing28 Buchanan Gardens, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0GA
Proposed side entrance door to north elevation See the plans or comment on the council’s site ↗HS/FA/26/00424
Decidedvalidated Wed 2 Sep 2026consultation began Thu 8 Oct 2026 - Conditions, certificates and amendmentsCastle112 Stonefield Road, Hastings, TN34 1QA
This asks the council to confirm that planning permission isn't needed. Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with dormer added and roof windows added See the plans or comment on the council’s site ↗HS/PR/26/00496
Decidedvalidated Tue 1 Sep 2026 - New homesWishing TreeAdjoining Land at 171, Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea
Erection of a new three-storey mixed-use building to include 2no. dwellings and shop See the plans or comment on the council’s site ↗2 homes statedHS/FA/26/00395
Registeredvalidated Tue 1 Sep 2026site notice posted Wed 23 Sep 2026 - Conditions, certificates and amendmentsCastle32 Collier Road, Hastings, TN34 3JR
This asks the council to approve details it required when it granted HS/FA/25/00090 (conditions 4 and 5). Discharge of Condition 4 and 5 of Planning Approval HS/FA/25/00090 See the plans or comment on the council’s site ↗HS/CD/26/00510
Decidedvalidated Tue 1 Sep 2026consultation began Wed 23 Sep 2026 - Conditions, certificates and amendmentsMaze Hill123-125 West Hill Road, St Leonards-on-sea
This asks the council to approve details it required when it granted HS/FA/26/00309 (conditions 17 and 19). Discharge of Condition 17 and 19 of Planning Approval HS/FA/26/00309 See the plans or comment on the council’s site ↗HS/CD/26/00509
Decidedvalidated Tue 1 Sep 2026consultation began Wed 16 Sep 2026