Planning appeal decision
22 Chimes Hotel, Gynn Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 2LD
Planning appeal 3330132 at 22 Chimes Hotel, Gynn Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 2LD (Blackpool Borough Council) was allowed on 30 April 2024 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
change of use from bed and breakfast accommodation to serviced accommodation
- Authority
- Blackpool Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- FY1 2LD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The imposition of conditions requiring a management plan, contact details, noise survey with mitigation if necessary, and restrictions on occupancy and length of stay would adequately manage potential noise and disturbance impacts, making the change of use acceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS7Policy CS13Policy DM36Policy DM5Policy DM17Policy CS23Policy DM21
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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