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Retrospective change of use of former basement of hotel (Use Class C1) to entertainment venue for private functions (Use Class Sui Generis)

Whitley Court Hotel West Cliff Gardens Bournemouth BH2 5HL

Application RefusedReference: 7-2023-23085-GBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

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  2. Application valid

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Application summary

Status
Application Refused
Application type
Change Of Use
Received
6 Jan 2023
Validated
6 Jan 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Application overview

Retrospective change of use of former basement of hotel (Use Class C1) to entertainment venue for private functions (Use Class Sui Generis)

Proposal details

Reference
7-2023-23085-G
Ward
Westbourne & West Cliff
Agent
Mr Tony Huggett, Planning Consultant

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Application location

Whitley Court Hotel West Cliff Gardens Bournemouth BH2 5HL

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Documents 7 of 7

DocumentPublishedAction
Officer ReportOfficer Report1 Mar 2023View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice1 Mar 2023View
Pre-Existing & Existing Floor PlanPlan6 Jan 2023View
Location PlanPlan13 Dec 2022View
Site NoticeSite Notice/Visit6 Jan 2023View
Planning & Heritage Statement redactedSupporting Document3 Jan 2023View
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form21 Dec 2022View

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Refused
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