Originally Posted by Heliport
What answer would you give?
On the assumption that this site is not a 'congested area', then delta3 is correct. The relevant rule is the 500ft rule, and you are exempt as long as you are taking off and landing in accordance with normal aviation practice (ie. not practicing autos to hover recovery !). However since this is not a licensed A/D you are not exempt from the requirement to avoid damage to persons or property on the surface in the event of an engine failure, so make sure you have a plan for that.
If your site is in a congested area then you'll need CAA permission to exempt you from the 1000ft rule. The ANO defines a ‘Congested area’ in relation to a city, town or settlement, as any area which is substantially used for residential, industrial, commercial or recreational purposes. If you're in doubt as to whether the CAA would define your hotel as being part of a settlement, then you can ask them. £94 will buy you the answer to your question, and if necessary an annual exemption to land there, if they see fit.
As to your house, same applies. In addition the town and country planning act exempts you from the need for planning permission for up to 28 days use in any year.