Planning appeal decision
136 Albert Road, Blackpool, FY1 4PL
Planning appeal 3352636 at 136 Albert Road, Blackpool, FY1 4PL (Blackpool Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 June 2025 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions for nearby residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
use of premises as 2 self-contained serviced holiday flats
- Authority
- Blackpool Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Veevers A
- Postcode
- FY1 4PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions for nearby residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- whether the proposal is in a suitable location having regard to local development plan policies
- whether the proposal would provide an acceptable standard of holiday accommodation for future occupants, with particular regard to private outdoor amenity space
- whether the proposal accords with local policies in relation to the provision of affordable housing, public open space, green infrastructure and biodiversity, with particular regard to whether a planning obligation is necessary in respect of these matters
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers through noise and disturbance from self-contained holiday accommodation use, particularly from the rear yard area, significantly outweighed the economic benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS7Policy DM36Policy CS21Policy CS23Policy CS11Policy CS14Policy CS6Policy CS13Policy DM5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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