New planning applications submitted to Hastings Borough Council include proposals for new flats, shared housing and alterations to existing properties in Hastings and St Leonards.

At 28 St Andrews Square, Hastings, a retrospective application (HS/FA/26/00586) seeks permission to use the property as a house in multiple occupation (HMO).

An application has also been submitted for 2 Cambridge Gardens, Hastings, under reference HS/PA/26/00594. It seeks prior approval for the change of use of the first, second and third floors of the building from offices to two self-contained flats.

At 36 Tackleway, Hastings, application HS/FA/26/00517 proposes erecting a garden storage shed and removing three existing outbuildings. The plans also include landscaping the existing garden, creating new levels and removing two trees.

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Proposals for 253 Battle Road, St Leonards, are set out in application HS/FA/26/00516. These include a single-storey rear extension and the conversion of the lower-ground floor to create a two-bedroom flat.

A first-floor rear extension incorporating a staircase to provide access to the existing first-floor flat is also proposed, along with two windows in the north-side elevation. The application is described as partly retrospective.

An application for renewable energy equipment has been submitted for 131 St Helens Road, Hastings. Reference HS/FA/26/00603 covers the proposed installation of an air-source heat pump on the side elevation of the property.

Meanwhile, an application for a Certificate of Lawful Development (HS/EX/26/00598) relates to the shop at 33-35 Western Road, St Leonards.

The application seeks to demonstrate that the premises have been operating as a drinking establishment for more than 10 years.

The applications have been submitted under the relevant planning legislation. Their submission does not mean that permission has been granted.

Members of the public may view the full details of applications to Hastings Borough Council and submit comments via the council's planning portal at www.hastings.gov.uk/planning by searching under the reference number or by visiting the council offices during normal opening hours.

Comments must be received within the statutory consultation period.

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