Representation by Atlas Hotels (Atlas Hotels )
- Date submitted
- 19 February 2020
- Submitted by
- Non-statutory organisations
David Lock Associates (DLA) have been commissioned Atlas Hotels, owner and operator, of Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North. In general terms Atlas Hotels are supportive of the AQUIND Interconnector development. However, our clients have some concerns regarding the proposed construction activities and request that the Planning Inspectorate safeguard the general amenity of the hotel. Working hours It is noted from the relevant documentation that Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North is close to both proposed marine cable installation and trenchless techniques. It is planned that such works will be subject to 24-hour working shifts. Atlas Hotels wish to stress that such lengthy shifts should be kept to a minimum as they are likely to cause significant disturbance to the operation of the hotel and affect the amenity of its perspective guests. Atlas Hotels request advance warning of such lengthy shifts so that the appropriate measures can be put in place to forewarn perspective guests and safeguard their amenity. Highway access / car parking The relevant work plan, submitted for approval, shows that construction traffic will use the highway access in front of Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North due to the one-way nature of the existing highways arrangements. Atlas Hotels wish to request that the Planning Inspectorate ensures that the existing highway arrangement in front of the hotel is maintained to its current state during the construction process and restored if necessary. Atlas Hotels also wish to request that the Planning Inspectorate ensures that no construction traffic, whether that be deliveries or employee vehicles, park or sit idling within the highway and block access to the hotel at any time during the construction process. Atlas Hotels are concerned that construction related parking may occur within the hotel’s car park to the detriment of the hotel’s perspective guests. Please can the Planning Inspectorate, if minded to approve the application, ensure that stringent construction conditions are in place to safeguard the amenity of the hotel and wider area. oOo We trust the Planning Inspectorate will take these comments into account in the determination of the AQUIND Interconnector Development Consent Order. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to discuss this representation any further.