Planning appeal over Worthing's Windsor House Hotel dismissed
Released: Friday, 23 August 2024
The Planning Inspectorate has backed the decision of Worthing's planning committee to not allow the former Windsor House Hotel to be used as a house in multiple occupation (HMO).
In January 2023, the planning committee refused an application by housing and social care provider SDR Group to convert the former hotel in Windsor Road into shared living accommodation. The proposed plan included 44 bedrooms divided into five self-contained annexes, each with shared kitchen, dining and living spaces.
SDR Group appealed against that decision to the Planning Inspectorate and in July this year a planning inspector heard evidence from the company, from residents and from Worthing Borough Council officers and councillors.
During the hearing, SDR Group said that the building could be used to house up to 83 people.
At the end of the hearing the inspector said he would take time to consider all of the evidence he had received before making his decision.
The Planning Inspectorate has now announced that it has dismissed the appeal on the grounds that the proposed redevelopment would cause noise and disturbance that would damage the character of the area and negatively affect nearby residents.
To read the full decision visit the Planning Inspectorate website and search for case number 3321896.
(PR24-061)
Page last updated: 05 September 2024