Proposal put forward to convert Eastbourne guest house into flats

The plan, if approved, would change Sherwood Guest House at 7 Lascelles Terrace into seven flats.

There would be a one-bedroom flat, two two-bedroom flats, two three-bedroom flats, a one-bedroom holiday flat and one studio holiday flat.

The planning statement reads: “The two holiday let units would be compact in size but would have space for a small dining table, kitchenette and separate WC/shower room.

"There would be a communal entrance for the residential apartments, and one for the holiday apartments.

"Access to the communal bin and cycle store located at lower ground floor level would be taken from the rear of the building, with the external gate to the rear alleyway retained.

"The partial ‘loss’ of tourist accommodation has been carefully considered. Within secondary areas, the partial loss to alternative uses, including residential uses, can be considered in principle.

“The creation of 5 residential apartments will provide the value needed in order to repair/upgrade the building and to unlock the investment required to deliver the tourist accommodation. The provision of good-quality apartments will importantly help to address the urgent need for additional housing within the borough.

"The proposals will provide a high quality living environment, whilst ensuring no unacceptable impacts on the amenities of neighbouring occupiers, and are therefore acceptable in this regard.”