Hastings in East Sussex includes Hastings town, St Leonards-on-Sea, and Ore. Known for its seaside heritage, fishing industry, and historic streets. Planning focuses on urban regeneration, sensitive conversions, and residential growth.
In the last year Hastings decided 339 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 55% of applications were decided on time, (slightly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Hastings performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Steep catchments draining to the coast mean that surface water and culverted watercourses are a significant flood risk, compounded by coastal exposure and a constrained built-up area.
Where constraints permit, we can develop proposals that manage flood risk thoughtfully to give applications the best chance of approval. Learn more about development risks in flood risk areas here.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
Hastings in East Sussex includes Hastings town, St Leonards-on-Sea, and Ore. Known for its seaside heritage, fishing industry, and historic streets. Planning focuses on urban regeneration, sensitive conversions, and residential growth.
In the last year Hastings decided 339 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 55% of applications were decided on time, (slightly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Hastings performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Steep catchments draining to the coast mean that surface water and culverted watercourses are a significant flood risk, compounded by coastal exposure and a constrained built-up area.
Where constraints permit, we can develop proposals that manage flood risk thoughtfully to give applications the best chance of approval. Learn more about development risks in flood risk areas here.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
