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Temporary Change of Use until 30 June 2024 or such earlier date as is notified in writing to the Council by the Applicant from hotel use (Class C1) to use as a hostel for asylum seekers (Sui Generis)

The Bell Hotel, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DG

Decision MadeReference: EPF/0337/23Epping Forest District Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
14 Feb 2023
Validated
14 Feb 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Epping Forest District Council

Application overview

Temporary Change of Use until 30 June 2024 or such earlier date as is notified in writing to the Council by the Applicant from hotel use (Class C1) to use as a hostel for asylum seekers (Sui Generis)

Proposal details

Reference
EPF/0337/23
Ward
Epping West and Rural;Broadley Common, Epping Upland and Nazeing
Parish
Epping;Epping Upland

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Application location

The Bell Hotel, High Road, Epping, CM16 4DG

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Documents 9 of 9

DocumentPublishedAction
Cover Letter & Planning StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF14 Feb 2023View
Bell Epping Floor PlanPlans · PDF14 Feb 2023View
Cadent CommentRepresentations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) · PDF3 Mar 2023View
Epping Town Council · PDF15 Mar 2023View
Essex PoliceRepresentations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) · PDF10 Mar 2023View
Location PlanPlans · PDF14 Feb 2023View
Cadent Gas Comments27 Feb 2023View
Cadent MapRepresentations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) · PDF3 Mar 2023View
Application Form - Without Personal DataSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF14 Feb 2023View

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Decision & conditions

Application Withdrawn
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