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The Grand Victorian Hotel 27 Railway Approach Worthing West Sussex BN11 1UR

Granted Worthing AWDM/0248/23 Full Application

Works: Windows or glazing

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Conversion of former nightclub to provide 17 new hotel rooms at ground and first-floor level with associated internal and external alterations, new windows and doors to north, west and east elevations and replacement (fixed) double doors to north elevation (part retrospective).

As published by the council, reference AWDM/0248/23

Application record

Reference
AWDM/0248/23
Type
Full Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Application Permitted
Received
16 Feb 2023
Validated
22 Feb 2023
Decided
12 May 2023
Ward
Central
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BN11 1UR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Worthing register

This site has had 4 applications since 2022: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • AWDM/0249/23 Granted

    The Grand Victorian Hotel 27 Railway Approach Worthing West Sussex BN11 1UR

    Listed Building Consent for removal of old toilet block to 1st floor, removal of nightclub interior to include bar, staircase and ceilings. Construction of 17 new hotel rooms with associated internal and external alterations, new windows and doors to north, east and west elevations and replacement fixed double doors to north elevation.

    Decided 12 May 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • AWDM/1983/22 Granted

    The Grand Victorian Hotel 27 Railway Approach Worthing West Sussex BN11 1UR

    Removal of UPVC conservatory additions with existing base retained and adapted to form external seating area enclosed by wrought iron railings, single-storey rear extension, new exterior doors onto raised platform with steps and ramp access to rear garden. Removal of existing glass/wrought iron canopies to North and Northwest entrances. Restoration of cut-glass windows. Removal of existing fire escape within North Elevation Courtyard and replacement with new galvanised spiral staircase; new planter and external lighting within courtyard. Erection of roofed fixed seating and timber pergola structures within the rear pub garden plus fixed seating booths and new fencing. Installation of 6no new lamp posts to the North and West perimeter of premises.

    Decided 24 Mar 2023 Full applications
  • AWDM/1984/22 Granted

    The Grand Victorian Hotel 27 Railway Approach Worthing West Sussex BN11 1UR

    Application for Listed Building Consent for removal of UPVC conservatory additions with existing base retained and adapted to form external seating area enclosed by wrought iron railings, single-storey rear extension, new exterior doors onto raised platform with steps and ramp access to rear garden. Removal of existing glass/wrought iron canopies to North and Northwest entrances. Restoration of cut-glass windows. Removal of existing fire escape within North Elevation Courtyard and replacement with new galvanised spiral staircase; new planter and external lighting within courtyard. Erection of roofed fixed seating and timber pergola structures within the rear pub garden plus fixed seating booths and new fencing. Installation of 6no new lamp posts to the perimeter of premises. Internal Works involving removal of internal walls to kitchen and central lobby plus removal of raised floor areas, fixed seating, existing bar and toilet cubicles with revised internal layout to facilitate operational improvements to connect to both sides of pub, enhancement of toilets, kitchen and bar areas, restoration of level access to all areas and provision of new accessible toilet. Minor works to bedrooms above pub.

    Decided 24 Mar 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Feb 2023

    Received by Worthing

  2. 22 Feb 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 12 May 2023

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  4. 11 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

simple simon design ltd Agent, a design practice registered in Bristol

Active · incorporated 2003 · Bristol

14 applications on PlanIndex · across 7 councils · 92% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

32 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Worthing granted permission on 12 May 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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  • The Grand Victorian Hotel 27 Railway Approach Worthing West Sussex BN11 1UR

    AWDM/0249/23 Submitted 16 Feb 2023 0m away

    Listed Building Consent for removal of old toilet block to 1st floor, removal of nightclub interior to include bar, staircase and ceilings. Construction of 17 new hotel rooms with associated internal and external alterations, new windows and doors to north, east and west elevations and replacement fixed double doors to north elevation.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 19 docs
  • The Grand Victorian Hotel 27 Railway Approach Worthing West Sussex BN11 1UR

    AWDM/1983/22 Submitted 14 Dec 2022 2m away

    Removal of UPVC conservatory additions with existing base retained and adapted to form external seating area enclosed by wrought iron railings, single-storey rear extension, new exterior doors onto raised platform with steps and ramp access to rear garden. Removal of existing glass/wrought iron canopies to North and Northwest entrances. Restoration of cut-glass windows. Removal of existing fire escape within North Elevation Courtyard and replacement with new galvanised spiral staircase; new planter and external lighting within courtyard. Erection of roofed fixed seating and timber pergola structures within the rear pub garden plus fixed seating booths and new fencing. Installation of 6no new lamp posts to the North and West perimeter of premises.

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 33 docs
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    AWDM/1983/22 Submitted 14 Dec 2022 2m away

    Removal of UPVC conservatory additions with existing base retained and adapted to form external seating area enclosed by wrought iron railings, single-storey rear extension, new exterior doors onto raised platform with steps and ramp access to rear garden. Removal of existing glass/wrought iron canopies to North and Northwest entrances. Restoration of cut-glass windows. Removal of existing fire escape within North Elevation Courtyard and replacement with new galvanised spiral staircase; new planter and external lighting within courtyard. Erection of roofed fixed seating and timber pergola structures within the rear pub garden plus fixed seating booths and new fencing. Installation of 6no new lamp posts to the North and West perimeter of premises.

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 33 docs
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    Application for Listed Building Consent for removal of UPVC conservatory additions with existing base retained and adapted to form external seating area enclosed by wrought iron railings, single-storey rear extension, new exterior doors onto raised platform with steps and ramp access to rear garden. Removal of existing glass/wrought iron canopies to North and Northwest entrances. Restoration of cut-glass windows. Removal of existing fire escape within North Elevation Courtyard and replacement with new galvanised spiral staircase; new planter and external lighting within courtyard. Erection of roofed fixed seating and timber pergola structures within the rear pub garden plus fixed seating booths and new fencing. Installation of 6no new lamp posts to the perimeter of premises. Internal Works involving removal of internal walls to kitchen and central lobby plus removal of raised floor areas, fixed seating, existing bar and toilet cubicles with revised internal layout to facilitate operational improvements to connect to both sides of pub, enhancement of toilets, kitchen and bar areas, restoration of level access to all areas and provision of new accessible toilet. Minor works to bedrooms above pub.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 29 docs
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    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 29 docs
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