Hastings Local Plan Pre-Submission Version 2023-2041 (Regulation 19) September 2026

3. Vision and objectives Comment

Vision

3.1Our vision is for Hastings by 2041 to be a town that is a great place to live, work and visit. Hastings will be a town which is taking responsibility for tackling the climate and nature crises; where housing is available, affordable, energy-efficient and secure; where there is access to active and sustainable transport; where everyone can live healthy, fulfilling lives; and which has a thriving, sustainable economy attracting greater investment from businesses and organisations as well as strengthening its cultural and destination offer. Hastings will protect and enhance its natural and historic environment.

Objectives

3.2To improve the health and wellbeing of Hastings’ communities and reduce deprivation by:

• Addressing climate change and supporting our carbon neutral ambition through reduced transport emissions, energy efficient buildings and expanded green infrastructure.
• Providing a local plan that keeps our communities connected to all our places of work, leisure and services through affordable, sustainable transport modes.
• Achieving and sustaining a thriving, inclusive and diverse economy, with a strong manufacturing sector including new creative, high tech and green industries with a focus on developing a circular economy creating jobs and skills opportunities for local people, delivering new employment floorspace.
• Increasing the supply and mix of new homes that people can afford and want in well-designed existing, or new neighbourhoods that make it easier to lead a more active lifestyle.
• Ensuring developers provide or contribute to the infrastructure needs arising from new development, such as open space, sports and play facilities.