Change of use applications in Hastings

There were 71 change of use applications in Hastings in the last 12 months. 11 involve HMOs. Of the 44 decided so far, 29 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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19 Oct 2026 Registered HS/FA/26/00200

153 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 1RN

Proposed change of use of ground floor of premises from Class E to Laundrette (sui generis use class) with basement to remain as ancillary storage, to...

Full Planning Permission Hastings
7 Oct 2026 Registered HS/PA/26/00594

2 Cambridge Gardens, Hastings

Notification for prior approval for change of use of first, second and third floors from offices (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to create...

PA Part 3 Class MA Hastings
6 Oct 2026 Registered HS/FA/26/00516

253 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7AN

Single storey rear extension and conversion of the lower ground floor to form a 2-bed flat. First floor rear extension incorporating a staircase for a...

Full Planning Permission Hastings
2 Oct 2026 Registered HS/PA/26/00563

65 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 1RE

Conversion of first floor to a one bedroom flat

PA Part 3 Class C Hastings
1 Oct 2026 Registered HS/FA/26/00586

28 St Andrews Square, Hastings, TN34 1SR

Use of property as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) (Retrospective)

Full Planning Permission Hastings
29 Sept 2026 Registered HS/FA/26/00574

2 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 1QP

Change of use of ground floor from retail to restaurant use with installation of extractor flue to rear

Full Planning Permission Hastings
28 Sept 2026 Registered HS/FA/26/00545

Unit 1, Enviro21 Park, Queensway Avenue South, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9AG

Change of use of the internal floorspace to mixed storage (Class B8) and retail (Class E(a)) for charitable donations

Full Planning Permission Hastings
23 Sept 2026 Registered HS/FA/26/00405

19 Milward Road, Hastings, TN34 3RP

Conversion of Existing C2 Shared House to Large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui-Generis) 8 bedroom /8 person (amended description)

Full Planning Permission Hastings
21 Sept 2026 Registered HS/FA/26/00498

2A Ridgewood Gardens, Hastings, TN34 2LZ

Retrospective application for the continued mixed-use of the property as a dwelling-house and small-scale Osteopath treatment practice, within one roo...

Full Planning Permission Hastings
18 Sept 2026 Registered HS/FA/26/00551

48 Duke Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7DN

Change of use from public house (with accommodation) to mixed use (with accommodation) for art studio and craft studio (upholstery) as a live/work spa...

Full Planning Permission Hastings
11 Sept 2026 Registered HS/FA/26/00525

2 Upper Park Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6SJ

Conversion of vacant first-floor premises to 1no. self-contained flat.

Full Planning Permission Hastings
8 Sept 2026 Registered HS/FA/26/00352

391 Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5BD

Conversion of redundant building to create 6no. residential units with proposed roof extensions and external alterations.

Full Planning Permission Hastings
4 Sept 2026 Registered HS/PA/26/00518

10 Tower Road West, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0RQ

Proposed change of use from offices to 3 flats.

PA Part 3 Class C Hastings
2 Sept 2026 Registered HS/FA/26/00511

5 The Green, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0SY

Change of use from House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) to Residential Care Home for looked after children and young people (C2)

Full Planning Permission Hastings
27 Aug 2026 Approved 22 Oct HS/FA/26/00275

261 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7AN

Change of use of the ground floor from a pet grooming shop (Class E) to a laundromat (Sui Generis)

Full Planning Permission Hastings
26 Aug 2026 Registered HS/FA/26/00493

1 Oaklands Place, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0QJ

Change of use of land to residential curtilage and erection of single storey outbuilding (retrospective)

Full Planning Permission Hastings
24 Aug 2026 Approved 16 Oct HS/FA/25/00553

59 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 1RE

Conversion of first floor from ancillary space of Class E barbershop to Class C3 self-contained one-bedroom residential flat (amended description)

Full Planning Permission Hastings
21 Aug 2026 Registered HS/FA/26/00487

Second Floor And Third Floor Flat, 22 Charles Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0QH

Subdivision of 2nd and 3rd floor maisonette into 2no. self contained flats. Enlarged dormer window to front roof slope.

Full Planning Permission Hastings
21 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 7 Oct HS/FA/26/00443

15 Norman Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6NH

Change of Use of ground floor from retail to restaurant. Insert railing to first floor front window

Full Planning Permission Hastings
19 Aug 2026 Approved 7 Oct HS/PA/26/00502

Droxford House, 40 Charles Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0JU

Notification for prior approval for change of use of Ground Floor from office accommodation to residential (use class C3)

PA Part 3 Class MA Hastings
7 Aug 2026 Approved 30 Sep HS/PA/26/00501

First and Second Floors 25 Havelock Road, Hastings, TN34 1BP

Notification for prior approval for change of use of upper floors (use class E) to 2no. residential flats (use class C3)

PA Part 3 Class MA Hastings
29 Jul 2026 Refused 3 Sep HS/FA/26/00298

18 Havelock Road, Hastings, TN34 1BP

Change of use of former public house and development of rear extension to provide 1no. mixed use Class E (caf� and retail) and Sui Generis (drinking e...

Full Planning Permission Hastings
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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