Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Hastings

Hastings approved 83.6% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 506 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

83.6%

change of use (residential) approval rate

506

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

423

Approved

Refused

86.4%

Hastings overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Hastings average (86.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Hastings

Change of Use (Residential) (506 decided)

83.6%

Hastings all applications (5,869 decided)

86.4%

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