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Notice upheld25 March 20253348047

384 Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 2LB

Planning appeal 3348047 at 384 Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 2LB (Blackpool Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 March 2025 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development is located in a suitable location having regard to the Council's spatial strategy.

continued use of no. 384 Promenade as short let holiday accommodation

Authority
Blackpool Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Walker A
Postcode
FY1 2LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the development is located in a suitable location having regard to the Council's spatial strategy
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring residential properties, with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The development fails to comply with the Council's spatial strategy for holiday accommodation and would unacceptably harm the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupants through noise and disturbance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS1Policy CS21Policy CS7Policy DM36

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