Still have to get it approved by LDC too though don't they? Just because it was close in Brighton & Hove doesn't necessarily mean it will be close in Lewes. I wonder if they will withdraw the current application with LDC?
Do the council still own any of the land required for the hotel? If so, maybe this advice has something to do with that. I'd imagine that they are required to ensure that they get best value for any land they sell or lease for development. I'd have thought that this would just apply to their...
Curious that. The article stops short of saying this is the reason for the recommendation for refusal, but that seems to be the implication. It's not something I was aware that planning officers took into account.