Agenda item

Change of use from former nursing home into a new 25 bed hotel (C1 Use Class)

The Committee considered a report of the Senior Planning Officer regarding an application for the change of use from former nursing home into a new 25 bed hotel (C1 Use Class) (for copy see file Minutes).

The Senior Planning Officer provided a detailed presentation of the application which included photographs of the site and plans of the proposed layouts.

Councillor Marshall added his thanks to the Planning Officer for his help with this planning matter also noting that this was extremely exciting for Stanley.

Councillor Milburn thanked officers and also noted that she was pleased that the applicant had undertaken extensive consultation with residents. She therefore MOVED that the application be approved subject to the conditions as listed within the report.

Councillor Jewell commented that although he considered the application to be positive for the area, he queried whether parking provision was adequate and the policy for guests’ length of stay. The Senior Planning Officer advised that parking provision was considered acceptable and the owners had indicated that guests would be permitted to book the hotel for short stays only.

Councillor Jewell subsequently SECONDED the proposal.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the conditions as listed within the report.