(i) Construction of a three-storey extension to the rear of the existing hotel…

Proposed development

(i) Construction of a three-storey extension to the rear of the existing hotel comprising 90 no. guest bedrooms with an area of plant at roof level of the extension; (ii) Creation of opening in rear façade of the existing hotel at ground floor level with the omission of one existing guest bedroom to allow for a new single-storey connection to the proposed extension; (iii) Modifications to the existing floor plan of the tenor suite at the ground floor level of the existing hotel to provide for a new restaurant, extend the existing kitchen, provide bathrooms and to separate the restaurant from the spa and gym; (iv) provision of single-storey extension to the proposed restaurant at ground floor and a new entrance to the existing leisure centre; (v) provision of extension to the basement level to the north-west corner of the existing hotel and provision of storeroom; (vi) removal of existing external escape staircase from ground floor level to basement level and provision of a new entrance and reception area to gym; (vii) provision of new replacement external staircase from ground floor level to basement level and alterations to existing openings and partition walls; (viii) modifications to 6 no. car parking spaces comprising the provision of 4 no. accessible spaces to serve the restaurant and relocation of the remaining 2 no. spaces. Car parking numbers remain the same; (ix) provision of 14 no. additional bicycle parking spaces for staff; (x) provision of 2 no. external signs above new restaurant and gym entrances; (xi) The development also includes all other associated engineering works, landscaping, lighting, and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The subject property is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (MH048-103). Significant Further Information/revised plans submitted on this application

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Permission was granted on 28 May 2025. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.

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