Hastings planning round-up: Proposals to convert former pub in St Leonards into art studio among latest applications
Plans to turn a former pub in St Leonards into an art studio with accommodation are among the latest planning applications to be submitted to Hastings Borough Council.
At 48 Duke Road, an application under reference HS/FA/26/00551 seeks permission to change the use of a public house with accommodation to a mixed-use property incorporating an art studio and craft studio for upholstery.
The proposal would provide a live/work space.
The site was formerly The Duke pub.
At 24 Fairlight Avenue, Hastings, application HS/FA/26/00550 covers converting an existing garage into habitable accommodation, together with alterations to doors and windows. The plans also include a single-storey rear extension to replace the existing porch and a decked terrace with a glazed balustrade.
Roof repairs are proposed at 135 All Saints Street, Hastings, with listed building application HS/LB/26/00547 seeking the partial recovering of roof slopes and associated repairs. The work would also include clearing and making good a valley gutter.
An application for a new porch on the front elevation of 33 Ashburnham Road, Hastings, has been submitted under reference HS/FA/26/00544.
At land adjoining the Stonehouse Drive Recycling Point, Stonehouse Drive, St Leonards, application HS/AA/26/00532 proposes a residents' display board supported by metal posts.
A vacant first-floor premises at 2 Upper Park Road, St Leonards, could be converted into a self-contained flat under application HS/FA/26/00525.
Meanwhile, listed building application HS/LB/26/00489 concerns works at 3 Pelham Crescent, Hastings. The proposal includes removing existing external entranceway tiles, grout, adhesive and the concrete footing for the railings, followed by refurbishment of the original stone surface.
The plans also propose installing unglazed quarry tiles and grout before sealing the surface, as well as rust-proofing and repainting the lower sections of the railings.
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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