Planning approved for 25-storey hotel in Southampton

29th May 2009, 9:42am

Southampton City Council has approved planning permission for a landmark 25 storey hotel and apartments – one of the tallest buildings in the city.

This development will boast a three/four star hotel and restaurant. The other 19 floors will contain a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

Cllr Royston Smith cabinet member for economic development said: "Exciting ideas like this are the lifeblood of the city and we are encouraged that Orchard Homes have put forward an exciting proposal in these difficult times.

"It demonstrates that developers have confidence in the city's future. Gaining planning consent is an important first step towards Orchard Homes ambition to complete this impressive building in the not too distant future and help transform the city's skyline."

Ken Lake, managing director of Orchard Homes and Developments, was very pleased to receive the support of both the members and planning officer's during the planning process. He said: "We are greatly enthused by this scheme which will create an iconic building in a key part of the city centre. In the meantime we all appreciate the wider market forces that prevail in our economy we hope to start work on this site as soon conditions allow."

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