A vacant Bognor Regis care home cannot be turned into a 10-bed HMO

Plans were submitted to change the use of seven-bed Cordell House Rest Home, Victoria Drive.

The front attached garage would be demolished, all existing chimney breasts would be removed and a new roof would replace the existing if permission was granted.

Planning officers said there was no legal agreement relating to the recreational impact of the development on Pagham Harbour.

The roof, they said, 'by virtue of its design, height and form would be out of character and have a significantly harmful impact upon the host dwelling and character and appearance of the locality'.

Bognor Regis Town Council objected to ‘another application for a HMO’.

It said demand for parking had increased considerably due to the number of smaller households which had led to amenity issues.

Councillors said there was anti-social blocking of driveways and overspill parking on roads which have prevented emergency service vehicles from using nearby streets.

Intensification of use, they said, adversely affects the character of the area, which would affect public and neighbouring amenities.

Two letters of objection were received stating parking was virtually impossible and another 10 residents, with only half having vehicles, would add to this ‘horrendous problem’.

Victoria Drive is a dangerous two way traffic road made difficult by street parking, they said.

To see the decision notice go to the Arun District Council planning portal and use the search reference BR/37/22/PL.