Hastings Planning Strategy: Adopted February 2014

The Hastings Planning Strategy is the key strategic document prepared as part of the Hastings Local Plan. It provides a long term plan to deliver regeneration and sustainable growth in the Borough up to 2028. It is not concerned with individual development sites or specific details, it's purpose is to set an overall framework for the future of the town, ensuring development is consistent with the Community Strategy.

The Hastings Planning Strategy was assessed by an Independent Planning Inspector, who concluded that, along with the recommended Main Modifications, it satisfied the requirements of Section 20(5) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act and met the criteria for soundness in the National Planning Policy Framework.

The Hastings Planning Strategy was adopted on 19 February 2014 and along with the Development Management Plan forms part of the statutory Development Plan for the Borough.

• The Hastings Planning Strategy 2011-2028 online interactive written statement
• Policies Map
• Sustainability Appraisal
• Planning Strategy Adoption Statement
• Environmental Statement
• The Hastings Planning Strategy 2011-2028 - print version downloadable print version

Please contact our Forward Planning team if you wish to purchase copies of any of the documents.