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Dismissed12 February 20253348065

South Beach Kings Hotel, 465-467 Promenade, Blackpool, FY4 1AR

Planning appeal 3348065 at South Beach Kings Hotel, 465-467 Promenade, Blackpool, FY4 1AR (Blackpool Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 February 2025 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of outside bar and 8 enclosed seating areas/pods

Authority
Blackpool Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Major R
Postcode
FY4 1AR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the amenity of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would cause unacceptable visual harm to the character and appearance of the area through the introduction of substantial timber structures that would dominate and obstruct public views along the seafront, conflicting with development plan policies requiring enhancement of the Promenade frontage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS7 of the Blackpool Local Plan Part 1: Core Strategy (2016)Policy CS1 of the Blackpool Local Plan Part 1: Core Strategy (2016)Policy DM10 of the Blackpool Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies (2023)Policy DM17 of the Blackpool Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies (2023)Policy DM19 of the Blackpool Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies (2023)Policy DM36 of the Blackpool Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies (2023)

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