Sites for Employment Development -

Allocates sites at Broomgrove, west of Queensway and Ivyhouse Lane specifically for employment use.

Planning Strategy – DS2 – (Employment Growth) & E1( Existing Employment Land and Premises)

Development Management Plan – site allocations: LRA 6 (Queensway North); HOV11 (Ivyhouse Lane, northern extension)

Ivyhouse Lane – Land at Burgess Road

Site specific policy to enable road connection to Hayward Way

Development Management Plan – site allocations: HOV12 (Land East of Burgess Road, Ivyhouse)

Retaining Employment Uses

Safeguards development of existing employment land from non B1 uses

Planning Strategy – E1 (Existing Employment Land and Premises) and E2 (Skills and Access to Jobs)

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles), DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access)

Relocation of Non-Conforming Uses

Provides exception to E4 by accepting relocation of business uses that are detrimental to surrounding area

Planning Strategy – E1 (Existing Employment Land and Premises)

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles), DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access)

Small Industrial Firms

Criteria based policy allowing small firms in the built up area

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles), DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access)

Class B1(a) Office Development

Defines broad locations suitable for B1(a) use

Planning Strategy – DS2 – (Employment Growth)

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles), DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access)

Location of Business Uses

Provides criteria for regulating new business development in residential areas

Planning Strategy – SC1 (Overall Strategy for Managing Change in a Sustainable Way)

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles), DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access)

Locating Employment Sustainably

Criteria based policy to ensure employment development minimises traffic, has appropriate parking levels, improves public transport access and makes provision for cycling

Planning Strategy – SC1 (Overall Strategy for Managing Change in a Sustainable Way)

Development Management Plan – DM2 (Telecommunications Technology)

New Tourist Attractions

Criteria based policy regulating approval of planning permissions for new tourist attractions

Planning Strategy – E4 (Tourism and Visitors)

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles), DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access) and HN6 (Private Open Space); HN7 (Allotments) and HN8 (Local Green Spaces)

Amusements

Designates areas suitable for amusements

Planning Strategy – E4 (Tourism and Visitors)

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles), DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access); HN1 (Development affecting the significance and setting of designated heritage assets (including Conservation Areas) and CQ1 (Cultural Quarters)

Caravan and Camping Sites

Criteria based policy to control the growth and expansion of existing sites

Planning Strategy – E4 (Tourism and Visitors)

Development Management Plan – CC1 (Caravan and Camping Sites)

Development within Caravan and Camping Sites

Criteria based policy for the enhancement of facilities at existing sites

Planning Strategy – E4 (Tourism and Visitors)

Development Management Plan - CC1 (Caravan and Camping Sites)

Town Centre Retail Proposals

Allocates areas specifically for retail use in the town centre

Planning Strategy – E3 (Town, District and Local Centres)

Development Management Plan – SA1 (Hastings Town Centre Shopping)

District and Local Centres

Protects key retail frontages identified on Policies Map for predominantly A1 uses

Planning Strategy – E3 (Town, District and Local Centres)

Development Management Plan – SA2 (Other Shopping Areas)

Bohemia Road Core Shopping Area

Aims to retain ground floor of properties in defined core shopping area on Policies Map for A1-A3 uses

Planning Strategy – E3 (Town, District and Local Centres)

Development Management Plan – SA2 (Other Shopping Areas)

Cycling Facilities in New Developments

Requires developers to provide cycle facilities in accordance with adopted standards

Planning Strategy – T3 (Sustainable Transport)

Development Management Plan – DM4 (General Access)

Location of New Development

Requires retail, industrial, commercial and community development to be located close to public transport, and/or to be accessible by walking and cycling.

Planning Strategy – SC1 (Overall Strategy for Managing Change in a Sustainable Way); T3 (Sustainable Transport) and T4 (Travel Plans)

Development Management Plan – DM4 (General Access)

Accessibility

Requires all major new development to make provision for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport and provide mitigation where necessary

Planning Strategy – SC1 (Overall Strategy for Managing Change in a Sustainable Way); T3 (Sustainable Transport) and T4 (Travel Plans)

Development Management Plan – DM4 (General Access)

Reduced Parking Provision in New Development

Sets out that reduced parking standards will be applied in areas where public transport, pedestrian and cycling accessibility is good

Planning Strategy –T3 (Sustainable Transport) and T4 (Travel Plans)

Development Management Plan – DM4 (General Access)

East Sussex County Council SPD

Development in un-metalled Streets

Refuses developments that will generate additional traffic in streets that do not have adequately metalled carriageways

Development Management Plan - DM4 (General Access)

Housing Sites

Lists all sites allocated for housing in the period up to 2011

Planning Strategy – DS1 (New Housing Development) and FA1, FA2, FA3, FA4, FA5, FA6 – The focus area policies set out the principles for the spread of new housing sites and the numbers of new dwellings in each area

Planning Strategy H1 (Housing Density) and H2 (Housing Mix)

Development Management Plan – All Site Allocations

Mixed Use Areas

Allocates areas suitable for mixed-use developments. Applies a flexible approach to off street parking requirements in those areas

Planning Strategy –FA1, FA2, FA3, FA4, FA5, FA6 – The focus area policies set out the principles for the spread of new housing sites and the numbers of new dwellings in each area.

Development Management Plan –Site allocations: FB2 (West St Leonards Primary School), FB3 (Seaside Road, West St Leonards), FB6 (Cinque Ports Way, Stamco Timber & TA Centre), CLB2 (Taxi Office/B.R. Social Club, St Johns Road), HTC1 (Hastings Station Yard (part)) and HTC3 (The Observer Building)

Housing Conversions

Criteria based policy to control conversions to flats, safeguarding unnecessary conversions of family dwellings

Development Management Plan - DM1 (Design Principles), DM3 (General Amenity) and HC1 (Conversion of Existing Dwellings)

Social Rented Housing

Provides for a proportion of social rented housing in all suitable residential developments of 15 or more dwellings (or .5ha), a minimum of 25% social housing will be sought. And identifies allocated housing sites (H1) as being suitable for an element of social rented housing

Planning Strategy – H3 (Provision of Affordable Housing)

Development Management Plan – Site Allocations (all to include housing or commuted sum in accordance with H3)

Access for People with Disabilities

Requires new development to provide adequate access and facilities for people with restricted mobility and/or other disabilities

Development Management Plan – DM4 (General Access)

Housing for Persons with Restricted Mobility

Requires residential schemes of 50 or more dwellings to provide 2% to be designed for persons with restricted mobility

Development Management Plan – DM4 (General Access) and site allocations over 50 dwellings

Premises for Early Years Education

Criteria based policy to control potential impacts of premises used for early years education. Requires premises to be accessible to public transport, walking and cycling

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design principles), DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access)

Nursing Homes, Rest Homes and Hostels

Criteria based policy to control potential impacts of extensions, change of use or new premises. Also requires new developments to be accessible and comply with standards of access for people with disabilities.

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design principles), DM3 (General Amenity ) and DM4 (General Access) and HC2 (Residential institutions and Student Accommodation)

The Green Network

Seeks to protect the Green Network from development that would sever, intrude or otherwise cause harm to its nature or purpose

Planning Strategy – EN2 (Green Infrastructure Network)

Development Management Plan – HN6 (Private Open Space); HN7 (Allotments); HN8 (Local Green Spaces) and HN9 (Green Infrastructure in New Developments)

General Planning Requirements

Seeks to ensure that development minimises damage to wildlife & habitats, ensuring losses are minimised and adequately compensated for. Also seeks to ensure well-planned development that contributes towards a net gain in biodiversity and opportunities to enhance the local environment from both a nature conservation and amenity perspective.

Development Management Plan – HN9 (Green Infrastructure in New Developments)

Information to Accompany Planning Applications

Seeks to ensure that developers provide sufficient ecological assessment of a site in support of a planning application.

Development Management Plan – HN9 (Green Infrastructure in New Developments)

Development Outside the Built-Up Area

Seeks to prevent development outside of the defined built-up area. Exceptions to policy may be allowed subject to meeting 1 of 2 criteria.

Planning Strategy – EN2 (Green Infrastructure Network) and EN3 (Nature conservation and improvement of biodiversity) and EN4 (Conservation and Enhancement of Landscape)

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles), DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access)

Development Form

General design criteria applicable to all new development requiring the developer to address details relating to density; characteristics of the surrounding area; landscaping within the site; public & private open space space; safety & security; amenity issues; impact of the development and highway safety.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design principles)

Access and Parking

Criteria based policy requiring all new development to satisfactorily meet the access needs of all users and balanced transport provision.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM4 (General Access)

Sunlight and Daylight

Requires adequate natural light within new buildings & prevents the unacceptable loss of natural light or outlook to neighbouring properties arising from development.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design principles), DM3 (General Amenity)

Noisy Activities

Seeks to prevent development likely to result in unacceptable levels of noise and measures to attenuate noise levels.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design principles), DM3 (General Amenity) and DM6 (Pollution and Hazards)

Noise Sensitive Development

Seeks to prevent the provision of housing, hospitals, schools, nursing homes and other ‘noise sensitive development’, in areas which are or are likely to be subject to unacceptably high levels of noise unless satisfactory attenuation measures can be achieved.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design principles), DM3 (General Amenity) and DM6 (Pollution and Hazards)

External Lighting

Criteria based policy seeking to ensure that external lighting schemes are well designed, appropriate to the surroundings and do not cause a hazard for road users.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design principles), DM3 (General Amenity) and DM6 (Pollution and Hazards)

High or Visually Prominent Buildings

Criteria based policy seeking to ensure that development maintains or enhances the surrounding area, has regard to Conservation Areas or areas of landscape importance and does not result in unacceptable overshadowing of neighbouring properties.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design principles), DM3 (General Amenity)

Protection of Views

Criteria based policy providing for the protection of public views

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design principles), DM3 (General Amenity)

Traffic Calming

Provides for the need to provide traffic calming measures within new development and supports the introduction of traffic calming measures in nearby streets as part of the development.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan –DM4 (General Access)

Gardens

Requires private amenity space within dwellings intended for family use.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan –DM3 (General Amenity)

Two Storey Side Extensions to Residential Properties

Criteria based policy aimed to prevent the unacceptable impact of two-storey side extensions in terms of design and their impact on the street scene.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design principles), DM3 (General Amenity)

Shopfronts

Criteria based policy providing for new Shopfronts or alterations to existing Shopfronts.

Planning Strategy – SC1 (Overall Strategy for Managing Change in a Sustainable Way)

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design principles), HN1 (Development affecting the significance and setting of designated heritage assets, including Conservation Areas) and H2 (Changing doors and windows in Conservation Areas)

Security Shutters

Criteria based policy ensuring acceptable design and preventing their unnecessary use.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles) and HN1 (Development affecting the significance and setting of designated heritage assets, including Conservation Areas)

Outdoor Advertisements and Signs

Criteria based policy seeking to ensure they are not detrimental to the appearance of building(s) affected and/or the surrounding area, or a danger to the public highway. Consideration will also be given to their visual impact in a Conservation Area & other sensitive locations.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles) and DM3 (General Amenity)

Licensed Premises

Relates to the location of large drinking establishments and seeks to prevent new uses that are out of character with the area, or the over concentration of A3 uses in town, district or local centres, if the use is dependent on the sale of alcohol and is likely to result in alcohol related disorder, late night disturbances or the congregation of large numbers of people on the street.

Development Management Plan –DM2 (Telecommunications Technology); SA1 (Hastings Town Centre Shopping); SA2 (Other Shopping Areas ) and SA4 (Managing the Amenity of Services Outside the Shopping Areas)

Hot Food Take-Away

Provides for hot food takeaway subject to criteria based policy.

Development Management Plan –

DM2 (Telecommunications Technology); DM3 (General Amenity) DM4 (General Access); SA1 (Hastings Town Centre Shopping); SA2 (Other Shopping Areas ) and SA4 (Managing the Amenity of Services Outside the Shopping Areas)

Commercial Development – Traffic

Seeks to ensure that traffic generation from commercial development affecting residential areas is attenuated by legal agreements and/or planning conditions.

Development Management Plan – DM3 (General Amenity) DM4 (General Access) and SA4 (Managing the Amenity of Services Outside the Shopping Areas)

Public Art

Requires the provision of public art in major development schemes.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM2 (Telecommunications Technology)

Development on Unstable Land

On land potentially subject to instability, planning permission will only be granted subject to convincing supporting evidence from the applicant that actual/potential instability can be overcome

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM5 (Ground Conditions)

Satellite Dishes

Provides for satellite dishes to domestic premises where planning permission is required and seeks to prevent insensitive positioning of dishes or similar areas.

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles)

Telecommunications Installations

Criteria based policy providing for the prior approval of the siting & appearance of masts and the full planning permission required for larger antennae.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM2 (Telecommunications Technology)

High Pressure Gas Main

No new building will be permitted within 14m of the existing high pressure gas main which extends from the junction of Battle Rd & The Ridge West to Watergates Wood.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM6 (Pollution and Hazards)

Overhead Power Lines

A 132kV pylon line runs through the Marline Valley, and any new development will be expected to take account of the electricity supplier’s requirements from a safety standpoint.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM6 (Pollution and Hazards)

New Overhead Power Lines

In visually sensitive locations, seeks to require – where planning permission is required, or encourage where permission is not required – lines being placed underground.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan – DM6 (Pollution and Hazards)

Environmental Pollution

Seeks to prevent development which is likely to cause unacceptable pollution of air, water or land. This includes surface and ground water resources, and a requirement for the applicant to carry out air quality monitoring and assessment into the likely effect of significant new development alongside of existing main roads which could lead to an increase in traffic levels and a consequent deterioration in air quality in the area.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan –DM4 (General Access) and DM6 (Pollution and Hazards)

Contaminated Land

Requires the developer to carry out site investigations of potential hazards and propose the necessary remedial measures required to deal with the hazard on sites with known or suspected contamination.

Planning Strategy – SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 – the sustainable community policies set out the principles for development guidance

Development Management Plan –DM5 (Ground Conditions)

Development within Conservation Areas

Criteria based policy providing for development within Conservation Areas seeking to ensure that proposals have due regard to the character and appearance of the area.

Planning Strategy – EN1 – Built and Historic environment outlines the principles for development in these areas

Development Management Plan - HN1 (Development affecting the significance and setting of designated heritage assets, including Conservation Areas)

Demolition in Conservation Areas

Criteria based policy providing for the demolition of unlisted buildings subject to the prior approval of the re-use of the site.

Planning Strategy – EN1 – Built and Historic environment outlines the principles for development in these areas

Development Management Plan - HN3 (Demolition involving heritage assets)

Development Involving Listed Buildings

Criteria based policy providing for the extension or alteration of a Listed Building.

Planning Strategy – EN1 – Built and Historic environment outlines the principles for development in these areas

Development Management Plan - HN1 (Development within Conservation Areas and affecting the setting of designated heritage assets)

Demolition of Listed Buildings

Criteria based policy providing for development that would follow the demolition of a Listed Building

Planning Strategy – EN1 – Built and Historic environment outlines the principles for development in these areas

Development Management Plan - HN3 (Demolition involving heritage assets)

Winch Huts

Provides for new winch huts designed to have a traditional appearance suited to their function.

Planning Strategy – EN1 – Built and Historic environment outlines the principles for development in these areas

Development Management Plan - HN1 (Development affecting the significance and setting of designated heritage assets, including Conservation Areas)

Replacement Doors and Windows in Listed Buildings

Within Listed Buildings, provides only for exact replicas or doors & windows of an appropriate design and materials.

Planning Strategy – EN1 – Built and Historic environment outlines the principles for development in these areas

Development Management Plan - HN1 (Development affecting the significance and setting of designated heritage assets, including Conservation Areas) and HN2 (Changing doors and windows in conservation areas) and SPD

Replacement Doors and Windows in Conservation Areas

Within Conservation Areas, provides for exact replicas or doors and windows of an appropriate design and materials. Exceptions to policy are subject to meeting one of three criteria.

Planning Strategy – EN1 – Built and Historic environment outlines the principles for development in these areas

Development Management Plan - HN2 Changing doors and windows in Conservation Areas) and SPD

Roof Materials for Listed Buildings

Provides for replacement roofs only where the covering is an exact replica or is of appropriate material.

Planning Strategy – EN1 – Built and Historic environment outlines the principles for development in these areas

Development Management Plan -HN1 (Development affecting the significance and setting of designated heritage assets, including Conservation Areas) and SPD

Roof Materials for Conservation Areas

Provides for replacement roofs only where the covering is an exact replica or is of appropriate material. Alternative materials are subject to meeting 1 of 4 criteria.

Planning Strategy – EN1 – Built and Historic environment outlines the principles for development in these areas

Development Management Plan - HN1 (Development affecting the significance and setting of designated heritage assets, including Conservation Areas) and SPD

Playing Fields and Sports Pitches

The Policy seeks to prevent the loss of playing fields & sports pitches unless the proposal meets one of four criteria.

Planning Strategy – EN5 – Open Spaces; Enhancement, Provision and Protection; CI2 – Sports and leisure facilities and CI3 – Children’s Play Provision

The intension in the Planning Strategy was to add more detail to this policy if required in the DM Plan – further investigation reveals that this is unnecessary and would lead to duplication.

Sports and Recreational Facilities

Criteria based policy providing for formal sports or recreation uses.

Planning Strategy – EN5 – Open Spaces; Enhancement, Provision and Protection; CI2 – Sports and leisure facilities and CI3 – Children’s Play Provision

The intension in the Planning Strategy was to add more detail to this policy if required in the DM Plan – further investigation reveals that this is unnecessary and would lead to duplication.

Location of Major New Sports and Recreational Facilities

‘Sequential test’ policy relating to the location of major sports and recreation facilities.

Planning Strategy – EN5 – Open Spaces; Enhancement, Provision and Protection; CI2 – Sports and leisure facilities and CI3 – Children’s Play Provision

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles), DM3 (General Amenity), and DM4 (General Access)

White Rock Area

Criteria based policy providing for proposals which enhance the range and quality of sports, play and similar leisure provision within White Rock area west of Falaise Road.

Planning Strategy – EN5 – Open Spaces; Enhancement, Provision and Protection; CI2 – Sports and leisure facilities and CI3 – Children’s Play Provision

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles), DM3 (General Amenity), and DM4 (General Access)

Protection of Open Space

The policy seeks to protect identified Open Spaces from development which would lead to a loss of their open character.

Planning Strategy – EN5 – Open Spaces; Enhancement, Provision and Protection; CI2 – Sports and leisure facilities and CI3 – Children’s Play Provision

The intension in the Planning Strategy was to add more detail to this policy if required in the DM Plan – further investigation reveals that this is unnecessary and would lead to duplication.

Areas Deficient in Open Space

The policy seeks to retain open spaces and undeveloped land in those areas of the Borough deemed to be deficient in open space. In appropriate cases, a legal agreement will be sought to provide Open Space within new developments.

Planning Strategy – EN5 – Open Spaces; Enhancement, Provision and Protection; CI2 – Sports and leisure facilities and CI3 – Children’s Play Provision

Development Management Plan –HN9 (Green Infrastructure in New Developments)

Private Open Space

The policy seeks to resist the substantial loss of identified private Open Space.

Planning Strategy – EN5 – Open Spaces; Enhancement, Provision and Protection; CI2 – Sports and leisure facilities and CI3 – Children’s Play Provision

Development Management Plan - HN6 (Private Open Space)

Allotments

The policy seeks to prevent the development of allotments shown on the Policies Map.

Planning Strategy – EN5 – Open Spaces; Enhancement, Provision and Protection; CI2 – Sports and leisure facilities and CI3 – Children’s Play Provision

Development Management Plan – HN7 (Allotments)

Amenity Footpath Network

The Policy seeks to safeguard existing or proposed footpaths from new development. Or where development is allowed, ensure that the diverted route is no less attractive, safe and convenient.

Planning Strategy – EN5 – Open Spaces; Enhancement, Provision and Protection; CI2 – Sports and leisure facilities and CI3 – Children’s Play Provision

Development Management Plan - HN9 (Green Infrastructure in New Developments)

Hastings Station Yard

The Policy allocates land at this location for a mixed use scheme likely to include educational, business, residential and retail uses. Proposals must contribute toward the vitality and viability of the town centre.

Planning Strategy – FA3 – Policy for Hastings Town Centre

Development Management Plan – site allocation HTC1 (Hastings Station Yard (part))

Queens Road Conversions

Provides for the conversion of properties between 94-168 Queens Road from retail to residential or other suitable uses.

Planning Strategy – FA3 – Policy for Hastings Town Centre

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles), DM3 (General Amenity) & DM4 (General Access)

The Observer Building

Allocates the building within the Town Centre Conservation Area for a mix of uses including higher & further education, residential, offices and ‘live-work’ units.

Planning Strategy – FA3 – Policy for Hastings Town Centre

Development Management Plan – Site Allocation HTC3 (The Observer Building)

Greenway

Resists any development that does not ensure its implementation as an integral part of the overall design and route of the Greenway scheme.

Planning Strategy – FA3 – Policy for Hastings Town Centre

Development Management Plan – HN9 (Green Infrastructure in New Developments)

Safeguards the location shown on the Policies Map, for a replacement to the original Memorial.

Planning Strategy – FA3 – Policy for Hastings Town Centre

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles) and DM3 (General Amenity)

Taxi Office/BR Social Club Site

Allocates the site for a mixed use development with compatible commercial uses serving the local area on the ground floor and residential above.

Planning Strategy – FA4 – Policy for Central St Leonards

Development Management Plan – Site Allocation CLB2 (Taxi Office/B.R. Social Club, St Johns Road)

Problem Buildings

Provides for a flexible approach in the future use of key problem buildings in central St Leonards if this assists in securing their future viability.

Planning Strategy – FA4 – Policy for Central St Leonards

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles) and DM3 (General Amenity)

Western Road/Cross Street Area

Provides for development and refurbishment of the area, primarily for housing but other uses may be approved providing they are compatible with the housing and assist the viability of central St Leonards.

Planning Strategy – FA4 – Policy for Central St Leonards

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles) and DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access)

Land at Seaside Road – Developments

Allocates the site for mixed use development based on water and beach related commercial tourism and leisure facilities, together with associated services, recreational activities, including a public slipway and housing.

Planning Strategy – FA1 – Policy for the Western Area

Development Management Plan – Site Allocation FB3 (Seaside Road, West St Leonards)

Land at Seaside Road – Seafront Walk/Cycle Path

In association with the development of land at Seaside Road (WSL1), this policy requires the provision for the extension of the seafront promenade and a properly made-up cycle path from Grosvenor Gardens to Cinque Ports Way.

Planning Strategy – FA1 – Policy for the Western Area

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles) and DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access) and Site Allocation FB3 (Seaside Road, West St Leonards)

Land at Bexhill Road – Development

Allocates the site for housing, a replacement community centre and open space. The development must include adequate measures for flood protection and the safeguarding of the SNCI.

Planning Strategy – FA1 – Policy for the Western Area

Development Management Plan – Site Allocation FB2 (West St Leonards Primary School)

Broomgrove Regeneration

Allocates the area for mixed use development in accordance with the Policies Map to include housing, local employment uses, local retail & community uses and open space.

Planning Strategy – FA5 – Policy for the Eastern Area

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles) and DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access)

Facilities at Ore Station

Provides for Ore Station to become a hub for neighbourhood facilities – a new retail and new community facilities to serve local needs together with the upgrading of the station itself.

Planning Strategy – FA5 – Policy for the Eastern Area

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles) and DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access)

Local Park

Allocates land to the south-east of Chiltern Drive as a local park to be provided in accordance with Policy B1.

Planning Strategy – FA5 – Policy for the Eastern Area

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles) and DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access)

Broomgrove – Highway Improvements/ Traffic Management

Provides for highway improvements and traffic management measures that will be required if the mixed use development at Broomgrove is to be permitted.

Planning Strategy – FA5 – Policy for the Eastern Area

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles) and DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access)

The Former Stills Factory Site, Fellows Road

Allocates the site for mixed use to include housing and local employment uses (Class B1) subject to the requirements of Policy B5(e).

Planning Strategy – FA5 – Policy for the Eastern Area

Development Management Plan – Site Allocation HOV1 (Former Stills Factory, Ore Valley)

Holmhurst St Mary – Development

Allocates this greenfield site for housing including the provision of open space, to be released in the latter part of the Plan period subject to monitoring.

Planning Strategy – FA1 – Policy for the Western Area

Development Management Plan – Site Allocation LRA1 (Holmhurst St Mary)

Holmhurst St Mary – Highway Access

Provides for access improvements required if the housing development (Policy HSM1) is to be permitted.

Planning Strategy – FA1 – Policy for the Western Area

Development Management Plan – Site Allocation LRA1 (Holmhurst St Mary)

The Stade Maritime Heritage Area

Criteria based policy providing for the development of tourist facilities at this location.

Planning Strategy – FA6 – Policy for the Seafront

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles) and DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access) and CQ1 (Cultural Quarters)

The Stade/Old Town Seafront

Seek to ensure that any new development within this area respects the open aspect and accessibility of the area and the strong visual and historic link with the Old Town.

Planning Strategy – FA6 – Policy for the Seafront

Development Management Plan – DM1 (Design Principles) and DM3 (General Amenity) and DM4 (General Access), HN1 (Development affecting the significance and setting of designated heritage assets, including Conservation Areas); HN2 (Changing doors and windows in conservation areas); HN3 (Demolition involving heritage assets); HN4 (Development affecting heritage assets with archaeological and historic interest); HN5 (Policy HN5 – Non designated Heritage Assets) and CQ1 (Cultural Quarters)