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New Build approval rate in Hastings

Hastings approved 79.5% of new build applications, based on 273 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

79.5%
new build approval rate
273
New Build decisions
217
Approved
56
Refused
86.9%
Hastings overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Hastings average (86.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Hastings

New Build (273 decided)
79.5%
Hastings all applications (6,153 decided)
86.9%

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Other project types in Hastings

Garage / Parking (1,026 decided)
81.5%
Rear Extension (713 decided)
90.3%
83.3%
Extension (General) (400 decided)
84.2%
Side Extension (388 decided)
87.9%
Dormer (383 decided)
89.0%
Loft Conversion (261 decided)
85.8%
Basement (227 decided)
85.0%
Conservatory (197 decided)
94.4%
Outbuilding (194 decided)
86.1%
Flat Conversion (109 decided)
78.9%
Front Extension (98 decided)
82.7%
HMO (84 decided)
77.4%
Annex (59 decided)
84.7%
96.4%
93.5%
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