| 1. | The site is within an area designated as a Secondary Holiday Accommodation Area in the Adopted Version of the Great Yarmouth Borough-Wide Local Plan and the relevant policies to the Plan (TR4 and TR12) state that :-
Policy TR4
Proposals to change the use of tourist facilities, attractions or accommodation to purposes which are not tourist-related will not be permitted where the site or premises are within Primary Holiday Accommodation and Primary Holiday Attraction Areas, as shown on the Proposals Map. In Secondary Holiday Accommodation Areas, as shown on the Proposals Map, Policy TR12 will apply.
Policy TR12
Subject to other policies in the Plan, within Secondary Holiday Accommodation Areas, as shown on the Proposals Map, proposals for change of use to a single dwelling, self contained residential flats, residential homes or nursing homes may be permitted if the applicant can demonstrate that :
(A) The proposed development would not have a significant adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively on the character of the area;
(B) The proposed development would not have a significant adverse effect on the residential amenity of those living in the area or to the users of adjoining property or land.
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Having regard to the number of units of accommodation involved, which are obviously not intended for family use, it is considered that their occupation on an all the year round basis would constitute an over-intense use of the property which would have a significant adverse effect on the character and amenities of this mainly holiday area. The proposal is therefore deemed to be contrary to Policy TR12 and prejudicial to the Council's objective to safeguard tourist accommodation and prevent unneighbourly uses.
(C) Parking and servicing arrangements can be provided in accordance with the Council's standards set out at Appendix (A) to Chapter 3 of the Plan; and
(D) In the case of an acceptable proposal for a change of use of part of a property, the proposed development would result in an improvement to the remainder of the hotel, guest house or property.
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