HS/PR/25/00572

1. 1 Oct 2025

   Received by Hastings

2. 20 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: GRANTED PERMISSION

4. 25 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

• RR/2026/0204/HOU Withdrawn

  Coldharbour Farm Ivyhouse Lane, Guestling, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4NN

  Proposed garage building with hobbies room within the roof

  12 Feb 2026 0m away Householder
• RR/2025/1944/HOU Granted

  Coldharbour Farm Ivyhouse Lane, Guestling, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4NN

  Proposed extensions and alterations including new external materials and loft conversion with roof lights.

  31 Oct 2025 0m away Householder
• RR/2025/1657/P Granted

  TEASEL Ivyhouse Lane, Guestling, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4NN

  Retrospective application for external alterations, improved drainage, and the erection of a modest single-storey side workshop with associated decking and landscaping

  8 Sep 2025 0m away Full applications
• HS/FA/26/00177 Awaiting decision

  Unit C, 7-8 Brook Way, Hastings, TN35 4NN

  Proposed extension to enlarge the embroidery area

  26 Mar 2026 0m away Full applications
• RR/2026/0246/HOU Status unknown

  STALKHURST BARN Ivyhouse Lane, Guestling, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4NN

  A two storey garage with a studio on the first floor, and a porch extension to improve door head height.

  19 Feb 2026 0m away Householder
• 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 425m away Amendments

• 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