Bexhill to Hastings link road – planning application

In our role as County Planning Authority, we have received a planning application from the County Highway Authority for permission to build the Bexhill to Hastings link road.

Information about the development of the link road can be viewed at Roads and transport – Bexhill to Hastings link road.

Secretary of State's decision – 4 February 2009

The Secretary of State has decided not to call in the planning application.

• Press release – Major step forward for Bexhill to Hastings Link Road

Planning Committee – 10 December 2008

The planning application for the Bexhill Hastings Link Road was considered on Wednesday 10 December 2008.

• Press release – Bexhill to Hastings link road decision
• Download the report to the Planning Committee
• Watch a live webcast of the Planning Committee meeting.

Supplementary information

We have received further additional information on nature conservation as part of the planning application for the Bexhill Hastings link road. The additional information was advertised on 31 October 2008.

You can download the complete set of documents that make up the additional information, and the advert from our Planning Register:

• RR/2474/CC(EIA) – Proposal with an Environmental Impact Assessment

Copies are also available to buy. Contact Carl Valentine at the County Hall address below, or email: Carl Valentine.

• paper copy - £100
• CD copy - £15.

Commenting on the supplementary information

The closing date for comments was 21 November 2008.

Please quote reference RR/2474/CC(EIA).

View the document at council offices

The additional information and advertisement can also be viewed at:

• Planning Department
  East Sussex County Council
  County Hall
  St Anne's Crescent
  Lewes BN7 1UE
  
• Planning Department
  Rother District Council
  Town Hall
  Bexhill on Sea TN39 3JX
  
• Rother Help and Advice Centre
  6 Market Square
  Battle TN33 0XB
• Planning and Environmental Services Directorate
  Hastings Borough Council
  100 Menzies Road
  Hastings TN38 9BB
• Hastings Information Centre
  Queen's Square
  Hastings TN34 1TL

Planning application Frequently Asked Questions

Find out more about the planning application and the process leading to a decision in our frequently asked questions about the link road planning application:

• What is the planning application for?
• What consultation will be carried out on the application?
• How can I see the planning application?
• How can I comment on the application?
• What issues will be considered when making a decision?
• When will the planning application be reported to the Planning Committee?
• What happens at the Planning Committee?
• Can I speak at the Planning Committee meeting?
• Why is the County Council proposing the link road and also deciding the application for planning permission? Surely the Council is biased and cannot make a fair decision?
• Which councillors serve on the Planning Committee?

Further information

For more information about the Bexhill to Hastings link road, please contact:

Tel: 0345 60 80 193
Email: Bexhill to Hastings link road