Cornwall Council has refused planning permission for a 70 bed Travelodge in Bude, but developers are still confident of it going ahead.

The application sought full planning permission and Conservation Area consent for the demolition of existing buildings and the development of the hotel, including bar and cafe, with associated car park and access works.

In early January, Bude-Stratton Town Council also raised objection to the planning proposal as part of the consultation process.

The application went before Cornwall Council’s Plans Committee on January 24.

Many of the reasons given were coherent to that of the town council, most notably about the design of the build. Part of the Plans Committee’s refusal stated: “The proposed development, by reason of its prominent corner plot position, scale, roof design, and the height, massing, and appearance of the Lansdown Road elevation, results in a contrived, discordant and overbearing form of development out of character with the intrinsic scale, rhythm and more pedestrian scale of properties along Lansdown Road.”

Travelodge have been left frustrated by this decision, however they are committed to adhering to the necessary changes in order to get the permission.

Tony O’Brien, UK development director at Travelodge, said: “We are naturally disappointed that our application for a new Travelodge in Bude has been refused by Cornwall Council, particularly given the positive steps we took to address the main reason for refusal, which was the design of one elevation of the proposed building".

“However, we are encouraged that the principle of a new Travelodge on the proposed site is considered acceptable".

“With our development partner we remain committed to making a significant investment in Bude and will continue to engage with Cornwall Council and Bude Town Council in order to agree appropriate amendments to address this reason for refusal.”

For full details of why the Travelodge was refused by Cornwall Council visit http://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=PNWJC4FGKK400&activeTab=summary

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