Hastings Central Library, 13 Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1HE

Decided HS/CC/26/00167
Council
Date received
17 Mar 2026
Date validated
17 Mar 2026
Postcode
TN34 1HE

Description

Partial change of use of the second floor of the library building from an adult learning use (Use...

4.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#154 of 282

Hastings ranks #121 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Hastings decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #114 of 282
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #144 of 282
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #121 of 282
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #174 of 282
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