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Allowed11 April 20253356826

Blackbird Apatments, 74-76 Hornby Road, Blackpool, FY1 4QJ

Planning appeal 3356826 at Blackbird Apatments, 74-76 Hornby Road, Blackpool, FY1 4QJ (Blackpool Borough Council) was allowed on 11 April 2025 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the standard of accommodation is satisfactory for occupiers of the holiday suites in terms of floorspace, natural light and outlook and whether there is a suitable mix of unit sizes.

a change of use from a 17 bed hotel with owners accommodation to 9 self contained holiday suites

Authority
Blackpool Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Smith D
Postcode
FY1 4QJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the standard of accommodation is satisfactory for occupiers of the holiday suites in terms of floorspace, natural light and outlook and whether there is a suitable mix of unit sizes
  • Whether alterations should be carried out to reflect the character of the use
  • Whether adequate provision would be made for green infrastructure

What decided it

The proposal complies with the majority of relevant policies in the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies as it represents a change between two forms of visitor accommodation within a designated Main Holiday Accommodation Area, with no material considerations outweighing this finding.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Strategy Policy CS23Policy CS21Policy DM5Policy CS13Policy CS12Policy DM35Policy CS6Policy CS11Policy CS7Policy DM17

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