| Chapter | Policy | Description |
| Chapter 4: The Development Strategy |
DS1 | New Housing Development |
| DS2 | Employment Growth | |
| DS3 | Location of Retail Development | |
| Chapter 5: Spatial Areas |
FA1 | Strategic Policy for Western Area |
| FA2 | Strategic Policy for Central Area | |
| FA3 | Strategy for Hastings Town Centre | |
| FA4 | Strategy for Central St Leonards | |
| FA5 | Strategic Policy for Eastern Area | |
| FA6 | Strategic Policy for The Seafront | |
| Chapter 6: Developing Sustainable Communities |
SC1 | Overall Strategy for Managing Change in a Sustainable Way |
| SC2 | Design and Access Statements | |
| SC3 | Promoting Sustainable and Green Design | |
| SC4 | Working Towards Zero Carbon Development | |
| SC5 | District Heating and Combined Heat and Power Systems | |
| SC6 | Renewable Energy Developments | |
| SC7 | Flood Risk | |
| Chapter 7: Protecting our Environment |
EN1 | Built and Historic Environment |
| EN2 | Green Infrastructure Network | |
| EN3 | Nature Conservation and Improvement of Biodiversity | |
| EN4 | Ancient Woodland | |
| EN5 | Local Nature Reserves (LNR) | |
| EN6 | Local Wildlife Sites (LWR) | |
| EN7 | Conservation and Enhancement of Landscape | |
| EN8 | Open Spaces – Enhancement, Provision and Protection | |
| Chapter 8: Housing |
H1 | Housing Density |
| H2 | Housing Mix | |
| H3 | Provision of Affordable Housing | |
| H4 | Houses in Multiple Occupation | |
| H5 | Accommodation for Travelling Communities | |
| Chapter 9: The Local Economy |
E1 | Existing Employment Land and Premises |
| E2 | Skills and Access to Jobs | |
| E3 | Town, District and Local Centres | |
| E4 | Tourism and Visitors | |
| Chapter 10: Community Infrastructure |
CI1 | Infrastructure and Development Contributions |
| CI2 | Sports and Leisure Facilities | |
| CI3 | Children’s Play Provision | |
| Chapter 11: Transport & Accessibility |
T1 | Strategic Road and Rail Schemes |
| T2 | Local Road Improvements | |
| T3 | Sustainable Transport | |
| T4 | Travel Plans |
Table 11: Index of Policies