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Search the Public Notice PortalPremier Inn is looking to more than double the number of rooms at a New Forest hotel, in a major expansion planners say should get the green light.
Members of the planning committee at New Forest District Council (NFDC) are due to consider the proposals on August 12.
The nationwide hotel chain wants to convert its Brewers Fayre restaurant at its hotel in Hordle into extra bedrooms, and also build a new two‑storey annexe at the rear of the site.
Planning officers have recommended approval and said the scheme would boost “serviced accommodation within a village setting” without harming neighbours or the character of the area.
The hotel, on the western end of Silver Street between a house and the petrol station, currently has 20 rooms and 78 parking spaces.
The plans would see 10 new bedrooms built at first-floor level in the existing restaurant building, with the ground floor remodelled to provide a smaller bar and 44‑cover guest restaurant, plus plant and linen storage.
To the south of the site, Premier Inn wants to put up a two‑storey annexe block containing a further 27 en‑suite bedrooms, partly along the boundary with new housing now being built on former greenbelt land east of Everton Road.
The total number of rooms on the site would rise to 57, meeting what the company describes as “considerable demand” for budget accommodation in the area.
In the planning statement, Premier Inn said: “The proposals would add additional bedrooms to a well-used hotel on an established hotel site, providing facilities for both business and leisure travellers.
“The extension of the hotel would create new jobs both in the construction and operational phases.”
However, parking would be reduced to 57 spaces, including four accessible bays, with the layout re‑worked around the new building and a cycle store provided.
The proposals have been met with strong opposition from neighbouring residents.
Writing a letter to the council, William Wickens said the plans have been drawn up by those who “don’t care what effect it really has on the local environment”.
He added: “How will they fill it with legitimate guests? It limps along now.
“Or is there an agenda to appeal to the government?”
An objection was also lodged by Nabeel Ahmed.
He said there has been a “lack of meaningful consultation with the neighbouring residents most directly affected by the proposal”, adding: “We strongly object to the proposed two-storey annex facing directly towards the rear of our property and garden.”
A decision will be made on August 15.
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