Plans seek to replace stables with five guest suites to secure hotel’s future, improving site near Burley Park.
New Forest Hotels wants to construct a U-shaped building. This building will be single-story, similar to the existing stables, and the hotel is near Burley Park, where Dogstival happens every year.
The application says it helps tourism and secures the hotel’s future. The plan also hopes to improve the site, which used to be a riding base for trips into the Forest.
The new building will take up less space and allow for re-forested of a large part of the area. Current stables have bright outdoor lights, and the plan is to use softer, better lighting.
The suites won’t affect the hotel building or impact sensitive areas nearby. These suites are not for self-catering; they are hotel rooms needing hotel services.
The suites won’t have cooking facilities, only tea and coffee makers. Think of them as more hotel rooms broadening the tourism they offer.
The development boosts local tourism and jobs, and hopes to create environmental benefits. The hotel helps other local businesses, and the plan supports sustainable tourism. New suites improve the hotel’s market position, giving nice rooms and improving the look.