Hastings Central Library, 13 Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1HE
Decided
HS/CC/26/00167
Description
Partial change of use of the second floor of the library building from an adult learning use (Use...
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Hastings Central Library, 13 Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1HE
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Historical activity at this location
50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Replacement of external fire escape, replacement rear windows and masonry cleaning at Has…
2025
Approved
Replacement of external fire escape, replacement rear windows and masonry cleaning at Has…
2025
Approved
Replacement of external fire escape, replacement rear windows and masonry cleaning at Has…
2025
Approved
Replacement of external fire escape, replacement rear windows and masonry cleaning at Has…
2024
Approved
The erection of a temporary support scaffolding to the existing fire escape with required…
2024
Approved
The erection of a temporary support scaffolding to the existing fire escape with required…
2024
Refused
Additional scaffolding to the turret and to bridge between the two approved towers to all…
2024
Refused
Additional scaffolding to the turret and to bridge between the two approved towers to all…
2024
Refused
Treatment to existing brickwork with breathable waterproofing cream to mitigate water ing…
2024
Refused
Treatment to existing brickwork with breathable waterproofing cream to mitigate water ing…
2023
Approved
Listed building consent for various maintenance and repair works including repointing the…
2023
Approved
Listed building consent for various maintenance and repair works including repointing the…
2022
Withdrawn
Listed building consent for various maintenance works including the application of water…
2022
Refused
Listed building consent for various maintenance works including the application of water…
2022
Refused
Listed building consent for various maintenance works including the application of water…
2017
Approved
Renewal of hanging 'Hastings Library' sign
2017
Approved
Renewal of hanging 'Hastings Library' sign
2017
Approved
Adapt existing rainwater drainage to front elevation and add new proactive panels to rear…
2017
Approved
Partial changes of use of non-public areas of Hastings Library (D1) to allow mix library…
2017
Approved
Listed Building Consent to adapt existing rainwater drainage to front elevation and add n…
2016
Approved
Listed building consent for the relocation of door at third floor and additional demounta…
2016
Approved
Listed building consent for the relocation of door at third floor and additional demounta…
2016
Approved
Listed Building Consent for layout adjustments to ground floor toilets, additional first…
2016
Approved
Listed building consent for layout adjustments to ground floor toilets, additional first…
2016
Approved
Listed building consent for layout adjustments to ground floor toilets, additional first…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
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Change of Use from Residential Institution to provide short stay accommodation for Intern…
2025
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2025
Approved
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2025
Approved
Hastings Central Library, 13 Claremont, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HE
Replacement of external fire escape, replacement rear windows and masonry cleaning at Has…
2025
Approved
Hastings Central Library, 13 Claremont, Hastings,TN34 1HE
Replacement of external fire escape, replacement rear windows and masonry clearing at Has…
2025
Approved
12 Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1HA
Variation of Condition 16 (opening hours) of Planning Permission HS/FA/23/00536 - Amendme…
2025
Approved
12 Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1HA
Variation of Condition 16 (opening hours) of Planning Permission HS/FA/23/00536 - Amendme…
2024
Approved
The Chatsworth Hotel, 7 Carlisle Parade, Hastings, TN34 1JG
Change of Use from C1 Hotel to C2 Residential Institution to provide short-stay accommoda…
2024
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The Chatsworth Hotel, 7 Carlisle Parade, Hastings, TN34 1JG
Change of Use from C1 Hotel to C2 Residential Institution to provide short-stay accommoda…
2024
Approved
12 Prospect Place, Hastings, TN34 1LN
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/24/00343 - Amendme…
2024
Approved
12 Prospect Place, Hastings, TN34 1LN
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/24/00343 - Amendme…
2024
Approved
9 Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1HA
Installation of solar panels
2024
Approved
9 Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1HA
Installation of solar panels
2024
Approved
Hastings Central Library, 13 Claremont, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HE
Additional scaffolding to the turret and to bridge between the two approved towers to all…
2024
Approved
Former Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Road, Hastings, TN34 1DT
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and removal of condition 14(i) details of the p…
2024
Approved
Former Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Road, Hastings, TN34 1DT
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and removal of condition 14(i) details of the p…
2024
Approved
Hastings Central Library, 13 Claremont, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HE
The erection of a temporary support scaffolding to the existing fire escape with required…
2024
Withdrawn
Hastings Central Library, 13 Claremont, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HE
Treatment to existing brickwork with breathable waterproofing cream to mitigate water ing…
2024
Approved
12 Prospect Place, Hastings, TN34 1LN
First floor side extension with Juliet balcony and roof light to create additional bedroom
2017
Approved
Holy Trinity Church, Robertson Street, Hastings, TN34 1HT
Proposed modification of door to west lobby entrance, alterations of windows to upper mee…
2017
Approved
Hastings Library, Brassey Institute, Claremont, HASTINGS, TN34 1HA
Partial change of use of non-public areas of Hastings Library (D1) to allow a flexible us…
2017
Refused
Second Floor And Third Floor Flat, 1 Trinity Street, Hastings, TN34 1HG
New balcony at roof level
2017
Refused
Second Floor And Third Floor Flat, 1 Trinity Street, Hastings, TN34 1HG
New balcony at roof level
2016
Approved
10 Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1HA
Change of Use from Retail (A1) To Sui-Generis (Private Vehicle Hire Co)
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.
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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