Pre-application Forums

Hastings Borough Council holds pre-application forums for large developments. This is part of our commitment to improving community awareness of the planning process. At a forum, the developer will present their proposals to a wide audience before they make a planning application. Key stakeholders and the public are invited to attend. The council hopes that as a result of the forum the developer will be better informed about the community expectations.

The meeting is held in public and the council invites and encourages you to attend to listen to the invited stakeholders speak. Only the invited stakeholders which will include community groups, councillors and council officers can speak at the meeting. There will not be an opportunity for the public to speak at the meeting. If you have any concerns or ideas you wish to be raised at the forum then please contact your local councillor or your local community group so that they may raise it on your behalf. You will be able to feedback to the developer after the meeting.

If you are aware of any community groups that should be invited to the forum, please let us know as soon as possible by email to dccomments@hastings.gov.uk.

Future forums 

Former Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Road, Hastings

Proposal: Redevelopment of site to comprise a mix of residential, workspace, leisure and other uses. Demolition of roof extension and creation of new 2 storey roof extension. Significant repairs to existing buildings both internal and external.

Date: Wednesday 26 February 2020 at 6pm

Location: Council Chamber, Murial Matters House, Breeds Place, Hastings, TN34 3UY