Planning Approval
Planning approval is a critical stage in the lifecycle of hotel development and refurbishment across the UK. Our editorial coverage focuses on consent applications, appeal outcomes, policy updates, Section 106 agreements, and heritage considerations that directly impact hotel projects. We report on major planning applications for new builds, extensions, and change-of-use proposals, providing insights into the regulatory processes that underpin hotel development. For UK hoteliers, understanding the planning landscape is essential for strategic decision-making and navigating the complexities of hotel development and refurbishment.
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Jun- 2025 -20 JuneHotel Brands
Whitbread sales dip 2% in Q1 as leisure demand falls
Whitbread has reported a 2% decrease in total accommodation sales and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the first quarter of 2026. The group’s food and beverage sales were also down 16%, in line with expectations, reflecting the impact of Whitbread’s Accelerating Growth Plan, which includes redeveloping sites to unlock…
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May- 2025 -21 MayHotels
Ancoats Manchester secures £15.7m to deliver Hilton Motto Hotel in Manchester
Ancoats Manchester has secured a loan of £15.7m to develop a new 154-key Motto by Hilton hotel in Manchester’s East Village. It will mark one of the first Motto hotels to open in the UK, as Hilton expands the brand’s international footprint following launches in New York, Rotterdam, and Tulum. …
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Apr- 2025 -15 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 15/4/25
The Montenotte in Cork has appointed Juan Tudela as its new general manager. With over 20 years of international luxury hospitality experience, Tudela has held senior roles at five-star properties including the W Hotel in Barcelona and the Landmark Hotel in London. He joined The Montenotte as director of operations…
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15 AprilHotels
Seckford Hall Hotel receives planning permission for extension
Architects at Tate and Co have received planning permission to begin a new project at Seckford Hall Hotel in Suffolk, which will see the existing historic building undergo improvements as well as a series of new buildings to “improve visitor wellbeing”. The country house, which was originally built for Thomas…
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15 AprilHotels
Morfield unveils plans for new Cardiff floating hotel
Morfield Floating Hotels and Meyer Floating Solutions have unveiled plans to bring a floating hotel to Cardiff Bay — an on-the-water hospitality destination. Developed in collaboration with Spicer Architects Ltd, the 120-room, non-self-propelled floating hotel will be fully manufactured and pre-commissioned offsite. Once delivered to its dedicated berth in Roath…
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7 AprilProperty
Safestay receives planning approval for new Brighton hostel
Safestay has received planning approval to develop a new 170-bed hostel in the heart of Brighton. The planning approval follows the hostel group’s acquisition in June 2024 of the freehold property on Pavilion Parade for a total consideration of £2.275m. Set over five storeys, the building is a Grade II…
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Mar- 2025 -7 MarchHotel Brands
Your Apartment launches new collection in Bristol
UK-based independent serviced apartment and aparthotel provider, Your Apartment, has announced the launch of a new collection of 13 design-forward serviced apartments in Bristol’s Wapping Wharf neighbourhood. Your Apartment – Wapping Wharf is a custom-designed development created to meet the demand for “stylish, flexible stays in the city”. With a…
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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryPeople
Cromlix hotel appoints new executive head chef
Five star country house hotel Cromlix has announced the appointment of James Mearing as the new executive head chef. Mearing replaces outgoing Darin Campbell who has worked for the hotel for 11 years and has left to pursue new projects. Mearing was formerly executive chef at Summer Lodge Country House…
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Jan- 2025 -9 JanuaryLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 9/1/24
The Beaumont Mayfair has appointed Brendan Fyldes as executive chef, overseeing the hotel’s entire food offering, including new dining concepts launching in 2025. Fyldes, previously with Green and Fortune and GG Hospitality, brings extensive experience, having worked at Michelin-starred establishments and as an artisan butcher. He expressed excitement about elevating…
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Dec- 2024 -17 DecemberHotels
Tottenham Hotspur receive hotel planning approval
Tottenham Hotspur has received planning approval for a new hotel to be built at the south of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The 30-storey hotel will consist of 180 rooms with 49 residential apartments and 64 car park spaces. It is also set to include a hotel restaurant, bar, café, swimming…
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