Arun 'had considered' neighbouring properties

Arun District Council planning officer Keith Wheway told councillors, when they debated the new hotel last April, how he felt it would affect the view of the nearest properties.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Jan 2009, 17:07 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 17:49 BST

The closest home is a chalet bungalow 45m to the east.

Two-storey houses are 58m to the north. These were far enough away to prevent significant overshadowing by the hotel, he said, before the hotel was approved.

"This building will be prominent in the street scene. But it is not considered it will have a significant adverse effect on the character of the area. There are other tall buildings within the Butlins complex, including the Skyline Pavilion and the five-storey hotel on the seafront.

"However, this will be a landmark building and it is designed to have a nautical appearance."

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