A Planning Public Inquiry appeal is taking place from 10am on Wednesday 11 December 2024, to be held in Council Chambers at Westport House, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PP.
The inquiry sitting days will be:
Week 1: Wednesday 11 December to Thursday 12 December (in person)
Week 2: Monday 16 December to Thursday 19 December (virtual)
Timetable as of 10 December 2024, liable to change. For the latest position, email planningeast@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Planning application reference number P/FUL/2022/06840
The contact for Dorset Council appeals administration is Samantha Gibbs-Jones:
- phone: 01305 838336
- email: sam.gibbs-jones@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Appeal reference number APP/D1265/W/24/3348224
The Case Officer contact at the Planning Inspectorate is Aimee Peckham:
- phone: 0303 444 5151
- email: aimee.peckham@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
Documents relating to the inquiry
Reason for inquiry
Appeal by Kingfisher Resorts Studland Ltd against Dorset Council's refusal of planning application P/FUL/2022/06840 Knoll House Hotel Ferry Road Studland Swanage BH19 3AH. Redevelopment of existing hotel to provide new tourist accommodation including: 30 hotel bedrooms, apartment and villa accommodation and associated leisure and dining facilities.
An Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State will hold an Inquiry opening on the date shown above to decide the appeal. Members of the public may attend the Inquiry and, at the Inspector’s discretion, express their views.
Anyone wishing to participate in the inquiry, must make their interest known to the Planning Inspectorate Case Officer as soon as possible, prior to the inquiry, either by email or telephone after reading the inquiry attendance information set out in the full site notice.
Week 1 is an in-person meeting for anyone wishing to participate (speak), but due to limited capacity at the venue the appeal will also be streamed live on this link for those who wish to listen and view the proceedings. If you wish to attend in person you will need to email planningeast@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk with which day you would like to attend and you will be advised if there is capacity.
Week 2 is a virtual meeting. It will be streamed live for those who wish to listen and view the proceedings. Please ensure cameras and microphones are switched off at all times.
The decision on the appeal will be published on the Planning Inspectorate's website and on the council website under planning application P/FUL/2022/06840.
Documents relating to the inquiry
Other documents relating to the application, including all representations received are available online (under P/FUL/2022/06840). We will endeavour to post any relevant news or updates, however, please contact the Planning Inspectorate if you have any queries.