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Dismissed20 January 20233305502

3 King George Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 9SN

Planning appeal 3305502 at 3 King George Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 9SN (Blackpool Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 January 2023 by Inspector Brook S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether this is a suitable location for new visitor accommodation.

Change of use of 3 King George Avenue, Blackpool from single dwelling (use class C3) to serviced accommodation (Sui Generis)

Authority
Blackpool Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Brook S
Postcode
FY2 9SN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether this is a suitable location for new visitor accommodation
  • The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with specific regard to noise and disturbance
  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, which includes the North Promenade Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal does not lie within a defined Holiday Accommodation Area and the appellant has not provided exceptional circumstances to justify new visitor accommodation outside these areas, contrary to Local Plan Policies CS21 and CS23.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS21CS23CS7CS8BH3LQ1LQ10LQ14

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