Policy information sourced from St Albans District Local Plan
99 Overnight Accommodation and Ancillary Facilities
A. Within Towns and Specified Settlements (see Policy 2)
The following site is allocated for a new purpose-built hotel:
| SITE REF. | PROPOSALS MAP SHEET | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| H.1 | 1 | Land west of Lower Luton Road, Harpenden |
An hotel will also be encouraged at 27-27A Holywell Hill,St. Albans if Policy 118, site 4F is complied with.
Elsewhere, planning applications for the creation or extension of overnight accommodation and ancillary facilities (such as banqueting, conference and leisure suites) will normally be permitted if proposals comply with the following:
- proposals should be environmentally acceptable and have adequate access. In residential areas, particular attention will be given to the loss of garden space, the visual effect of car parking and potential noise disturbance to adjoining properties;
- Policy 49: Hotels and guest houses car parking standards;
- Policy 72: Extensions in residential areas;
- Policy 85: Development in conservation areas.
B. Within the Metropolitan Green Belt
New purpose-built accommodation will not normally be permitted, except at the Napsbury Hospital site, London Colney (see Policy 139).
Proposals for changes of use or extensions will be assessed against points A(1)-(4) above. In addition:
Extensions shall be modest in size and well related to the existing building. The siting and appearance should not adversely affect nearby residents, or the ecology, natural beauty or amenity of the countryside. Landscaping will normally be required.
For more information please see the Local Plan