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Dismissed23 January 20233304512

Cliff Head Hotel, 174 Queens Promenade, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 9JN

Planning appeal 3304512 at Cliff Head Hotel, 174 Queens Promenade, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 9JN (Blackpool Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 January 2023 by Inspector Brook S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the building and the area.

Construction of terrace in front roof, removal of sun lounge, reinstatement of bays and use of premises as altered as a single private dwelling house

Authority
Blackpool Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Brook S
Postcode
FY2 9JN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the building and the area
  • whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to the provision of private amenity space

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the building and the area caused by the proposed roof alterations, which would be materially harmful and contrary to development plan policies requiring well-designed development that relates sympathetically to adjoining buildings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS7Policy CS13Policy LQ1Policy LQ2Policy LQ14Policy HN5Policy BH3

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