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Dunclutha Road
Dunclutha Road at a glance
The figures as a table
| Here | Beside it | Beside it | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes rated A to C for energy | 40% | St Helens: 39% | Hastings: 52% |
Planning and building here
Closing dates you can still act on, applications and decisions on the street, appeals, the protections that cover it, and the council's land and licensing papers.
Planning on this street
2026: 3 applications (1 granted, 0 refused and 2 not yet decided)
This asks the council to confirm that an existing use or building is lawful. Application for a Certificate of Lawful development for existing use as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) by up to 6 residents (Use Class C3(b))
Use class as described: C3(b)
HS/EX/26/00523, validated Thu 10 Sep 2026. 1 comment from the public: 1 objection, 0 in support on the council’s file. The council’s file ↗
- 24 Dunclutha RoadRegistered
This asks the council to confirm that an existing use or building is lawful. Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use - Class C3(b)
Use class as described: C3(b)
HS/EX/26/00514, validated Wed 9 Sep 2026. No comments from the public on the council’s file. The council’s file ↗
- 24 Dunclutha RoadGranted permission
This asks the council to confirm that planning permission isn't needed. Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for a Proposed single-storey side extension
HS/PR/26/00376, validated Fri 19 Jun 2026, decided in the week of Mon 17 Aug 2026. 24 comments from the public: 24 objections, 0 in support on the council’s file. The council’s file ↗
Conservation, listed buildings and protected trees
None of the town’s 18 conservation areas reaches Dunclutha Road as mapped.
Listed buildings
Tree preservation orders near Dunclutha Road
- TPO 32: made 21 September 1964, confirmed 26 November 1964; 4 trees in the order. The order (PDF) ↗
- TPO 85: made 12 June 1985, confirmed 29 July 1985; 3 trees, 3 groups of trees, 1 area of trees in the order. The order (PDF) ↗
- TPO 86: made 12 May 1987, confirmed 16 June 1987; 4 areas of trees, 6 woodlands in the order. The order (PDF) ↗
- TPO 88: made 10 June 1985, confirmed 29 July 1985; 1 woodland in the order. The order (PDF) ↗
- TPO 119: made 5 October 1993, confirmed 11 January 1994; 34 trees, 5 areas of trees, 4 woodlands in the order. The order (PDF) ↗
- TPO 172: made 15 February 1996, confirmed 1 August 1996; 109 trees, 7 groups of trees, 6 woodlands in the order. The order (PDF) ↗
Flood zones, the coast and protected nature
Flood zones
None of Dunclutha 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.”
Protected nature
- Ancient woodland: Dunclutha Road’s line passes within about 100 m of 1 parcel on Natural England’s inventory.
On the street now
Problems reported, roadworks, how long reports take to close, and who looks after the road.
Who looks after this street
Adopted highway: yes. Dunclutha Road is on East Sussex County Council’s map of adopted roads, so the county looks after it: report a problem to East Sussex Highways.
Roadworks here
Who has dug up this street or plans to, and why, from their permits.
Roadworks across townIn the last 13 months
- Southern Gas Networks plc
Utility repair and maintenance works · major works (eleven days or more, or needing a traffic order) · in the footway, carriageway and verge · partly in the road · pavement closed, with another way round
24 August to 16 October 2026started 24 August, under way on 30 September 2026 - BT give and take
Utility repair and maintenance works · standard works (four to ten days) · in the footway · pavement closed, with another way round
2 to 5 June 2026finished 5 June - East Sussex County Council
Highway repair and maintenance works · standard works (four to ten days) · in the footway · partly in the road · pavement closed, with another way round
25 to 29 May 2026finished 26 May - Southern Water
Utility repair and maintenance works · urgent works · in the footway · partly in the road · pavement closed, with another way round
24 to 28 January 2026finished 27 January - East Sussex County Council
Highway repair and maintenance works · minor works (three days or less) · in the footway · partly in the road
19 to 24 November 2025finished 20 November 2025 - East Sussex County Council road closed
Highway repair and maintenance works · urgent works · in the carriageway
22 September 2025finished 22 September 2025
Homes and premises
What homes sold for, their energy ratings, broadband, and business rates.
Homes sold on this street
HM Land Registry records 10 standard sales of homes on Dunclutha Road since 2017, and 29 since 1995. Newest first, by month and price; house numbers and flat names are left out. Flats include maisonettes.
| Month | Home | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Detached, freehold | £550,000 |
| May 2023 | Semi, freehold | £383,000 |
| Dec 2022 | Detached, freehold | £525,000 |
| Feb 2022 | Detached, freehold | £525,000 |
| Nov 2019 | Detached, freehold | £300,000 |
| Nov 2019 | Semi, freehold | £260,000 |
| Oct 2017 | Detached, freehold | £329,950 |
| Aug 2017 | Detached, freehold | £364,950 |
| Feb 2017 | Detached, freehold | £395,000 |
| Feb 2017 | Detached, freehold | £280,000 |
Sales and median price by year, 1996 to 2023
| Year | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £466,500 |
| 2022 | 2 | £525,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £280,000 |
| 2017 | 4 | £347,450 |
| 2015 | 1 | £320,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £200,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £221,250 |
| 2011 | 2 | £268,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £205,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £200,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £277,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £265,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £209,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £179,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £192,000 |
| 1997 | 3 | £90,000 |
| 1996 | 3 | £78,500 |
Energy ratings on this street
10 homes on Dunclutha Road have a current energy performance certificate, registered 2016 to 2026. Each home counts once, by its newest certificate; homes without one aren't counted.
| Band | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 4 | 40% |
| D | 5 | 50% |
| E | 1 | 10% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
| G | 0 | 0% |
| All | 10 |
Broadband here
The record holds one postcode for this street: every premises there could get gigabit-capable broadband, and every premises could get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).
Nearby
Buses and trains, health, schools, care, parks, food hygiene, air, crime and the sea.
Buses near Dunclutha Road
- Downs Road (NE-bound)209 m away
300A to Hastings station, Conquest Hospital; 384 to Baldslow Ashdown House
Weekdays: 18 buses, 06:58–23:09 · Saturday: 17 buses, 07:00–23:09 · Sunday: 11 buses, 09:45–19:52
- Hoad's Wood Road (opp)267 m away
300C to Hastings station
Weekdays: 17 buses, 06:24–22:39 · Saturday: 17 buses, 06:24–22:39 · Sunday: 12 buses, 09:22–20:25
- Friar's Way (adj)303 m away
323 to Conquest Hospital; 384 to Baldslow Ashdown House
Weekdays: 13 buses, 06:39–19:10 · Saturday: 13 buses, 06:39–19:10 · Sunday: 7 buses, 10:30–16:30
- Ochiltree Close (adj)321 m away
323 to Harley Shute The St Leonards Academy, Harley Shute Field Way
Weekdays: 12 buses, 07:26–18:19 · Saturday: 12 buses, 07:19–18:19 · Sunday: 7 buses, 10:40–16:40
Crime and policing in St Helens ward
In August 2026, the police recorded 20 crimes and 3 incidents of anti-social behaviour in St Helens ward. In the 12 months to August 2026: 172 crimes and 43 incidents of anti-social behaviour. The ward's figures by category.
Its police team is St Helens. The team's next meeting listed on data.police.uk: Community Meeting - St Helens Ward, Thursday 17 December 2026, 4:30pm, Dunclutha Road junction with Langham Road.
The team's priorities, as the police word them: Road safety and ASB driving; Rogue Traders / Cold callers.
The team's contact details on data.police.uk: email hastings@sussex.pnn.police.uk. Sussex Police's telephone number on data.police.uk is 101, the police's number for anything that isn't an emergency; Sussex Police's website. In an emergency, call 999.
Charging an electric car
The nearest public charger mapped on OpenStreetMap is Osprey near Hurst Way, about 940 m from the middle of this street (Osprey · 3 charging points).
GP, pharmacy and dentist
- Priory Road Surgery1.7 km
83 Priory Road, Hastings, TN34 3JJ · 01424 430800
- J Andersen's Pharmacy980 m
68 Malvern Way, Hastings, TN34 3PX · 01424 447474
- Dental Surgery1.2 km
146 St. Georges Road, Hastings, TN34 3NE
The practice told the NHS it accepts new NHS patients for routine care if they are: adults aged 18 or over; adults entitled to free routine dental care; children aged 17 or under. The practice last confirmed this on 27 September 2026. Information from the NHS website, read 1 November 2026.
Schools nearby
- Mulberry Baird Primary860 m
Primary · ages 3 to 11 · Ofsted's latest: graded inspection 12 June 2024: overall effectiveness Requires improvement
- Ark Blacklands Primary Academy900 m
Primary · ages 4 to 11 · Ofsted's latest: ungraded inspection 8 March 2023: “School remains Outstanding”
Care homes nearby
- St Helens Down410 m
Care homes · rated Good (8 March 2023)
- The Hurst Residential Home620 m
Care homes · rated Requires improvement (28 April 2026)
- Hastings Court700 m
Care homes with nursing · rated Good (30 June 2022)
- Westwood710 m
Care homes · rated Requires improvement (31 December 2022)
- Ponbay Lodge750 m
Care homes · no overall rating published
Parks and play areas
- St Helen's Wood, the nearest public park or garden: about 220 m to its nearest mapped entrance.
- Play space near Downs Road, the nearest play area: about 500 m.