7 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB Data via plota.co.uk

HS/FA/26/00087 - Full Planning Permission Registered
Change of useNew homes

Proposal

Proposed Change of Use of 7 Wellington Square from former Accountants Office (Class E) to single dwelling (Class C3). Installation of conservation of rooflight to lower ground floor rear projection. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
13 Feb 2026
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Validated
23 Apr 2026
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Consultation
30 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents 31

Statements & assessments 2

PDF HERITAGE STATEMENT Other · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Other · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 10

PDF PROPOSED PLANS, ELEVATIONS AND SECTION Amended Plans · 30 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS SECTIONS AND BLOCK PLAN Amended Plans · 30 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FLOOR PLANS , SECTION AND BLOCK PLAN Amended Plans · 30 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED WINDOW AND DOOR DETAILS Superseded Drawing · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FLOOR PLANS, SECTION AND BLOCK PLAN Superseded Drawing · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSERVATION ROOFLIGHT Drawing · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS Superseded Drawing · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS AND SECTION Superseded Drawing · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS, ELEVATIONS AND SECTION Superseded Drawing · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING FLOOR PLANS AND ELEVATIONS Superseded Drawing · 13 Feb 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 5

PDF CONSERVATION OFFICER Consultee Comment · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF WASTE Consultee Comment · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF HIGHWAYS Consultee Comment · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF COUNTY ARCHAEOLOGIST Consultee Comment · 26 May 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSERVATION OFFICER COMMENTS (CONS OFFICER) Consultee Comment · 26 May 2026 View ↗

Other documents 13

PDF EXISTING PLANS Amended Plans · 30 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED WINDOW DETAILS Amended Plans · 30 Jun 2026 View ↗ IMG Site Notice Site Notice · 19 May 2026 View ↗ PDF STONEWORK REPAIR SPECIFICATION Other · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF REPOINTING BRICKWORK REPAIR SPECIFICATION Other · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF EXTERNAL LIME PLASTER REPAIR SPECIFICATION Other · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF SLATE ROOF TILE VENT Other · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF INTERNAL LIME PLASTER REPAIR SPECIFICATION Other · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF MATERIAL FIXING AND FINISHES Other · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING PHOTOS Photo · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF MATERIAL, FIXING AND FINISHING DETAILS Other · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF SCHEDULE OF WORKS Other · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF Photo Photo · 13 Feb 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Hastings
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
TN34 1PB
Received
13 Feb 2026
Validated
23 Apr 2026
Ward
CASTLE 2018
Case officer
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Applicant
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Agent
Elevations Design Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Consultation
30 Jun 2026
Site notice
15 May 2026
Press notice
15 May 2026

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
19 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Proposed works to refurbish and repair rear windows on 1st floor elevation and above, to…
HS/LB/25/00665
2025 Approved
19 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Proposed works to refurbish and repair rear windows on 1st floor elevation and above, to…
HS/LB/25/00665
2024 Approved
19 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Proposed fit out of a residential property. Works include the re-decoration, removal of n…
HS/LB/24/00818
2024 Approved
19 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Proposed fit out of a residential property. Works include the re-decoration, removal of n…
HS/LB/24/00818
2025 Approved
Offices and Premises, 9 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Change of use office (A2) to New Residential Dwelling (C3) and listed building conservati…
HS/FA/25/00131
2025 Approved
Offices and Premises, 9 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Change of use office (A2) to New Residential Dwelling (C3) and listed building conservati…
HS/LB/25/00132
2025 Approved
Offices and Premises, 9 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Change of use office (A2) to New Residential Dwelling (C3) and listed building conservati…
HS/FA/25/00131
2025 Approved
Offices and Premises, 9 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Change of use office (A2) to New Residential Dwelling (C3) and listed building conservati…
HS/LB/25/00132
2025 Approved
Muriel Matters House, Breeds Place, Hastings, TN34 3UY
Installation of roller shutters externally, to the 2 lower ground floor windows and the l…
HS/FA/25/00105
2025 Approved
Muriel Matters House, Breeds Place, Hastings, TN34 3UY
Installation of roller shutters externally, to the 2 lower ground floor windows and the l…
HS/FA/25/00105
2020 Decided
15 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Proposed subterranean plant room with parking space above (previously approved under HS/F…
HS/FA/20/00024
2020 Decided
15 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Proposed subterranean plant room with parking space above (previously approved under HS/L…
HS/LB/20/00025
2020 Decided
15 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Proposed subterranean plant room with parking space above (previously approved under HS/F…
HS/FA/20/00024
2020 Decided
15 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Proposed subterranean plant room with parking space above (previously approved under HS/L…
HS/LB/20/00025
2023 Approved
14 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Conversion of existing office building to residential dwelling, erection of single storey…
HS/FA/23/00867
2023 Approved
14 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Conversion of existing office building to residential dwelling, erection of single storey…
HS/LB/23/00868
2023 Approved
14 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Conversion of existing office building to residential dwelling, erection of single storey…
HS/FA/23/00867
2023 Approved
14 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Conversion of existing office building to residential dwelling, erection of single storey…
HS/LB/23/00868
2023 Approved
Flat 2, 29 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PN
Retrospective change of use from office (class E) to residential (class C3). Internal alt…
HS/LB/23/00692
2023 Approved
Flat 2, 29 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PN
Retrospective change of use from office (class E) to residential (class C3). Internal alt…
HS/FA/23/00691
2018 Approved
Muriel Matters House, Breeds Place, Hastings, TN34 3UY
Installation of a 18.09kW Solar PV array on the roof
HS/PA/18/00887
2018 Approved
Muriel Matters House, Breeds Place, Hastings, TN34 3UY
Installation of a 18.09kW Solar PV array on the roof
HS/PA/18/00887
2018 Approved
1 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Paint exterior of building including windows
HS/FA/18/00505
2018 Withdrawn
1 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Paint exterior of building including windows
HS/LB/18/00506
2018 Approved
1 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PB
Paint exterior of building including windows
HS/FA/18/00505
Hastings
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#159 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Hastings ranks #125 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Hastings decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #115 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #148 of 292
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #125 of 292
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #180 of 292
73%
Minor dwellings approved
48 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
22 decided
339
Total decisions
35 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings