Proposals to convert part of the former Debenhams building in Hastings town centre, which used to house Owens, into a sports bar are among the latest planning applications to Hastings Borough Council.

The change of use is proposed at 1-3 Robertson Street under application HS/FA/26/00005, where the former first-floor amusement venue featuring video and pinball games would be converted into a sports bar offering pool, darts, snooker and a bowling alley, alongside food and alcohol sales.

At Holy Trinity Church, Robertson Street, application HS/AA/26/00284 seeks listed building consent for permanent external name, wayfinding and information signage as part of the church's National Lottery-funded Transformation Project.

At 21 Beauport Home Farm Close, St Leonards, application HS/LB/26/00339 proposes the installation of an electric vehicle charging point mounted on a post in front of the property's small front wall leading to the driveway.

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Application HS/LB/26/00377 relates to 138 All Saints Street, Hastings, where retrospective listed building consent is being sought for maintenance and repair works to the Grade II listed property. The proposals include replacing roof tiles on a like-for-like basis and creating a new rooflight.

Application HS/FA/26/00062 seeks retrospective approval for structural stabilisation works to a failed embankment at 41A Caves Road, St Leonards.

At 2 Strongs Passage, application HS/FA/26/00169 proposes a single-storey rear extension.

Flood resilience works are planned under application HS/FA/26/00292 at 124 Harold Road, involving engineering improvements to the Bourne Stream. The scheme includes replacing and enlarging the culvert inlet screen, constructing a concrete channel, stabilising the banks and installing maintenance access and telemetry equipment.

At 19 Hill Street, application HS/FA/26/00296 proposes converting an existing commercial building into a three-bedroom, two-storey dwelling, including a rear extension and a new glass panel on the front first-floor elevation.

The former public house at 18 Havelock Road is the subject of application HS/FA/26/00298, which would see part of the building retained as a Class E commercial unit while creating three temporary residential accommodation units, together with a rear extension.

Application HS/FA/26/00325 proposes installing an air source heat pump at Barista and the Shack and the Public Conveniences, Lower Promenade, Warrior Square, St Leonards, while HS/FA/26/00356 seeks permission for a similar installation at the rear of the Newsagents, 6A Bank Buildings, Station Road, Hastings.

At 47 Caves Road, application HS/FA/26/00326 proposes changing the use of an existing house into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

Application HS/FA/26/00358 concerns 38 George Street, where plans have been submitted to demolish an existing rooftop stairwell enclosure and construct a third and fourth-floor maisonette with a balcony.

The proposal follows previous approvals granted under references HS/FA/13/00645, HS/FA/17/00580 and HS/FA/21/00871.

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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