Case Studies

Case

Holes Bay, Poole

Remit

Extension to existing hotel.

Client

Premier Inn, Whitbread Group Plc

Background

The Local Authority were demanding a unrealistic and inappropriate contribution towards delivering its sustainable travel objectives locally, disproportionate to the proposed extension to the existing hotel facility.

RGP’s Approach

By way of a number of surveys of the existing use of the site and close examination of the Supplementary Planning Guidance setting out the contribution methodology, RGP demonstrated to the Local Highway Authority that a lesser contribution was appropriate. The Authority agreed and RGP’s client made a saving of in the order of £ 40 - 50,000.