HS/PR/21/00652

1. 7 Jul 2021

   Received by Hastings

2. 21 Jul 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: GRANTED PERMISSION

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• HS/NM/26/00374 Awaiting decision

  The Flagship School, (Former Ark Helenswood Academy Upper School), The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE

  Non-material amendment to amend Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/21/01028 to allow construction of new additional retaining wall; regrading of playing field levels; additional steps to MUGA; amendments to emergency access; door hoops to plant rooms omitted; changes to boundary treatments, fencing and railings; inclusion of bollards to accessible parking bays; and amendments to external surfacing arrangements.

  18 Jun 2026 146m away Amendments
• HS/TP/26/00297 Granted

  St George's Lodge, 195 The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AE

  T1 - sweet Chestnut - reduce canopy height by 3m (back to healthy growth, removing heavy die back) and width by 1m

  15 May 2026 146m away Trees
• HS/TP/25/00433 Granted

  Land Adjacent 7 Beynon Way, Hastings, TN34 2AE

  T9 Sycamore - Remove deadwood, reduce back to previous pruning points T13 Sycamore - Remove to ground level T16 Sycamore - Remove deadwood T18 Sycamore - Remove deadwood

  29 Jul 2025 146m away Trees
• HS/FA/26/00307 Awaiting decision

  15 Sovereign Close, Hastings, TN34 2UB

  Alterations to elevations including new windows and glazed doors. Engineering works to reduce ground level adjacent to west (side) elevation. Conversion of garage to form ancillary living accommodation. Raising height of existing terrace and formation of glazed balustrade (amended description).

  21 May 2026 175m away Householder
• HS/CD/26/00289 Awaiting decision

  15 Sovereign Close, Hastings, TN34 2UB

  Discharge of conditions 3 (Southern Water confirmation of connection to the Public Sewerage System) and 6 (Soft landscaping plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/25/00643

  13 May 2026 175m away Conditions
• HS/FA/25/00643 Granted

  15 Sovereign Close, Hastings, TN34 2UB

  Erection of an annexe for ancillary use to the main dwellinghouse, including raised decking area with stepped access (amended description).

  27 Oct 2025 175m away Householder

• HS/PR/26/00328 Granted

  16 Meadowsweet Close, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9TJ

  Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful development for a proposed single storey rear extension/infill

  3 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• HS/EX/26/00421 Awaiting decision

  Land at Chiltern Drive, Hastings, TN34 3PH

  Application for a Certificate of Lawful development to confirm that Planning Permission HS/DS/24/00428 has been lawfully commenced and implemented.

  14 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• HS/PR/26/00304 Refused

  54 Ironlatch Avenue, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9JN

  Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful development for a 4 metre, ground floor rear extension with flat roof and removal of chimney (amended description).

  19 May 2026 Lawful development
• HS/PR/26/00288 Granted

  Highbury House, 404 The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2RR

  Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful development for a single storey rear extension.

  12 May 2026 Lawful development
• HS/EX/26/00084 Refused

  28 St Andrews Square, Hastings, TN34 1SR

  Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use as a small HMO within Use Class C4 (3?6 occupants)

  11 Feb 2026 Lawful development