Planning application
The Grand Victorian Hotel 27 Railway Approach Worthing West Sussex BN11 1UR
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Feb 2023
Received by Worthing
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22 Feb 2023
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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12 May 2023
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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11 Sep 2026
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Who's behind it
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simple simon design ltd Agent, a design practice registered in Bristol
Active · incorporated 2003 · Bristol
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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.
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