West Hill Cafe, Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD Data via plota.co.uk

HS/FA/26/00093 - Full Planning Permission Registered

Proposal

Demolition of the existing caf� and toilets and redevelopment to form a single storey visitor centre with caf�, restaurant and bar, takeaway, gallery/interpretation zones, retail (mixed use Class E and Class F1) and reprovision of toilets on the site of the existing West Hill Caf�. Creation of a new pathway/boardwalk and installation of external lighting on pathways. Installation of air source heat pumps and solar panels and associated landscaping improvements (amended description) Data via plota.co.uk

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View original council record ↗Last checked 11 Sept 2026, 11:34

Application progress

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Received

16 Feb 2026

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Validated

5 Mar 2026

✓

Consultation

19 Jun 2026

Decision

Expected by 3 Sept 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 12 Sept 2026; it is now day 191.

Documents 169

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF Committee Report Committee Report · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 32

Plans & drawings 97

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 16 Feb 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 21

Associated applications 2

FullPending5 Mar 2026HS/FA/26/00093This application
Demolition of the existing caf� and toilets and redevelopment to form a single storey visitor centre with caf�, restaurant…
- Request for an Order under Section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to extinguish…14 Jul 2026HS/FP/26/00427

Site constraints 6

Old Town, Hastings conservation area

Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.

The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.

Council document ↗

Scheduled monument 62 m away: Hastings Castle, the Collegiate Church of St Mary and the Ladies' Parlour

Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.

Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.

Historic England ↗

Also on the record

Special protection area 433 m away: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay; 11 listed buildings within 150 m; National landscape 460 m away: High Weald; Inside the Hastings built-up area.

Not affected

Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

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Important details

Council: Hastings
Application type: Full Planning Permission
Postcode: TN34 3RD
Received: 16 Feb 2026
Validated: 5 Mar 2026
Ward: CASTLE 2018
Case officer: Show
Target decision: 3 Sept 2026
Applicant: Show
Agent: Poroban Limited

Decision outlook

Day 191, past the statutory target. 86% of full applications in Hastings are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 11 Sept 2026.

target

predicted

Day 191135 days past the 56-day target

47%decided within 8 weeks

84%approved

136decided in the last year

Plota live figures for full applications decided by Hastings in the last twelve months, from validation. Hastings decision record →

Public comments

4comments received

2 objecting1 neutral1 supporting

50% object · below the UK average of 75%

1 neighbour consulted · Last counted 11 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours: 8 Sept 2026
Consultation: 19 Jun 2026
Site or press notice: 20 Mar 2026
Committee: 16 Sept 2026

Historical activity at this location

29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved

Temporary mobile kiosk serving food and drink located adjacent to the existing West Hill…

HS/FA/25/00574 21 Nov 2025

2025 Approved

Temporary mobile kiosk serving food and drink located adjacent to the existing West Hill…

HS/FA/25/00574 21 Nov 2025

2025 Approved

Temporary mobile kiosk serving food and drink located adjacent to the existing West Hill…

HS/FA/25/00214 9 Jul 2025

2025 Approved

Temporary mobile kiosk serving food and drink located adjacent to the existing West Hill…

HS/FA/25/00214 9 Jul 2025

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved

9B Castledown Avenue, Hastings, TN34 3RJ

Replacement of 6 no. timber sliding sash windows with uPvc sliding sash windows to the fr…

HS/FA/25/00642 22 Dec 2025

2025 Approved

9B Castledown Avenue, Hastings, TN34 3RJ

Replacement of 6 no. timber sliding sash windows with uPvc sliding sash windows to the fr…

HS/FA/25/00642 22 Dec 2025

2025 Approved

Hastings Castle, Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

Demolition and removal of the existing Visitor Interpretation Centre structure. The exist…

HS/FA/25/00409 27 Oct 2025

2025 Approved

Hastings Castle, Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

Demolition and removal of the existing Visitor Interpretation Centre structure. The exist…

HS/FA/25/00409 27 Oct 2025

2024 Approved

First Floor Flat, 32 Wellington Road, Hastings, TN34 3RN

Installation of a velux rooflight to the rear roof elevation

HS/FA/24/00875 11 Feb 2025

2024 Approved

First Floor Flat, 32 Wellington Road, Hastings, TN34 3RN

Installation of a velux rooflight to the rear roof elevation

HS/FA/24/00875 11 Feb 2025

2024 Approved

9 Castle View Mews, Castledown Avenue, Hastings, TN34 3RF

1x Holm Oak - Re-pollard

HS/TP/24/00031 27 Feb 2024

2024 Approved

9 Castle View Mews, Castledown Avenue, Hastings, TN34 3RF

1x Holm Oak - Re-pollard

HS/TP/24/00031 27 Feb 2024

2021 Approved

26 Wellington Road, Hastings, TN34 3RN

Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for a rear dormer no larger…

HS/PR/21/00406 8 Jun 2021

2021 Approved

1 Wellington Gardens, Hastings, TN34 3RL

Change of use from 2 no. flats to a single family dwelling, loft conversion and installat…

HS/FA/21/00232 28 May 2021

2020 Approved

103 Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

Demolition of existing side lean-to. Proposed loft conversion and erection of single stor…

HS/FA/21/00005 31 Mar 2021

2020 Approved

103 Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

Demolition of existing side lean-to. Proposed loft conversion and erection of single stor…

HS/FA/21/00005 31 Mar 2021

2020 Approved

17 Wellington Road, Hastings, TN34 3RN

Demolition of rear addition, erection of replacement single storey extension with raised…

HS/FA/20/00853 24 Feb 2021

2020 Approved

17 Wellington Road, Hastings, TN34 3RN

Demolition of rear addition, erection of replacement single storey extension with raised…

HS/FA/20/00853 24 Feb 2021

2020 Refused

103 Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

Demolition of existing side elevation lean-to. Proposed conversion of loft space and erec…

HS/FA/20/00476 30 Oct 2020

2020 Refused

103 Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

Demolition of existing side elevation lean-to. Proposed conversion of loft space and erec…

HS/FA/20/00476 30 Oct 2020

2019 Refused

103 Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

Proposed conversion of loft space and erection of single storey extension to the side ele…

HS/FA/19/01023 27 May 2020

2019 Refused

103 Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

Proposed conversion of loft space and erection of single storey extension to the side ele…

HS/FA/19/01023 27 May 2020

2016 Approved

101 Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/15/00640 - (Amendm…

HS/FA/16/00325 7 Sep 2016

2016 Approved

101 Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/15/00640 - (Amendm…

HS/FA/16/00325 7 Sep 2016

2022 Approved

103 Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) and 8 (Rehau Heritage vertical sliding sash win…

HS/NM/22/00649 24 Aug 2022

2022 Approved

103 Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) and 8 (Rehau Heritage vertical sliding sash win…

HS/NM/22/00649 24 Aug 2022

2022 Approved

103 Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

Discharge of Condition 5 (joinery details of balcony doors) and Condition 6 (joinery deta…

HS/CD/22/00575 2 Aug 2022

2022 Approved

103 Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

Discharge of Condition 5 (joinery details of balcony doors) and Condition 6 (joinery deta…

HS/CD/22/00575 2 Aug 2022

2021 Approved

103 Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

Discharge of conditions: 5 (joinery details of balcony doors) and 6 (joinery details of c…

HS/CD/21/00350 8 Jun 2021

Hastings

Planning Authority Score

3.8/10

Below average

#206 of 296 councils

Relevant to this application:

Householder decisions

Hastings ranks #139 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance

Hastings decision statistics

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #172 of 296

90%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #190 of 296

67%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #139 of 296

50%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #224 of 296

73%

Minor dwellings approved

49 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

7 decided (10+ homes)

76%

Change of use approved

25 decided

338

Total decisions

44 refused in the year to March 2026

West Hill Cafe, Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Application progress

Documents 169

Decision & officer reports 1

Statements & assessments 32

Plans & drawings 97

Application forms 1

Consultation & comments 21

Other documents 17

Associated applications 2

Site constraints 6

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