This petition has been created in support of recent plans (17/01464/FULM) to renovate the Grand Hotel in Leigh on Sea. Numerous residents have objected to the proposals, for legitimate (and not so legitimate) reasons. However, I truly believe that if the current owner of the Grand walks away from the project, then the building will continue to fall into disrepair and decay. Whilst the plans may not be to everyone's taste, the potential is truly remarkable, and signals the continuance of great things for our beautiful town. Please ask yourselves: if you had the choice between a slowly decaying building which may ultimately have to be demolished, or a the redevelopment of an iconic building, which would you choose?

PLEASE NOTE - WHILST WE APPRECIATE EVERYONE'S SUPPORT, THIS PETITION IS FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS ONLY WHO LIVE, WORK OR FREQUENT LEIGH ON SEA ON A REGULAR BASIS!

THE SOLE PURPOSE OF REQUESTING YOUR ADDRESS IS TO ILLUSTRATE PROXIMITY TO THE GRAND - DETAILS WILL NOT BE PASSED ON TO ANY THIRD PARTY WHO IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH THE GRAND HOTEL OR THE PLANNING APPLICATION. A POSTCODE IS SUFFICIENT IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO DISCLOSE YOUR FULL ADDRESS.

By signing this petition, you confirm that you support the following planning application by Michael Norcross (17/01464/FULM):

To "Convert existing hotel into mixed use comprising of basement wine bar and health club, ground floor restaurants and terrace, 18 self-contained flats on three floors, demolish existing mansard roof and form new replacement mansard roof, erect three storey rear extension with mansard roof, install balconies to rear and sides at first floor and third floor level, external alterations, install extract/ventilation equipment and solar PV panels on roof, layout additional parking, associated landscaping and communal roof terrace and form vehicular access onto Broadway (Amended Proposal) | Grand Hotel Broadway Leigh-On-Sea Essex SS9 1PJ"

NB: By signing this petition you also indicate your support for any appeal to the Planning Inspectorate in relation to this or previous planning applications (including 16/01475/FULM) submitted by the owner in relation to the Grand Hotel.

Amelia Slocombe - local Chalkwell resident

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