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

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS7, Policy CS13, Policy LQ1, Policy LQ2, Policy LQ14, Policy HN5, Policy BH3

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