Multi-storey hotel plan set for council backing
Plans to build a multi-storey hotel look set to be given the green light by planners next week.
J Dixon and Son unveiled proposals for the project in April which also include a car showroom, two restaurants, office space and retail floorspace.
Land at St Helen's Business Park, opposite Dunmail Park, Workington, has been earmarked for the project which would create 831 jobs.
The company originally submitted plans for a 30-storey hotel with 300 bedrooms and a helipad, but following discussions with planners they have scaled back and put forward a 12-storey hotel proposal instead.
Allerdale's development panel will make a decision regarding the plans on Tuesday and are being recommended to approve them.
J Dixon and Son runs Dunmail Park and owns the land opposite.
The company would run the new business park as a supplementary project to Dunmail Park.
The plans also propose creating about 760 car parking spaces and room for cyclists to leave bicycles.
Donald Dixon, managing director, said: "I'm pleased to be at this point. We've had discussions with planners and Allerdale council and they've been helpful with advice.
"We're looking forward to making progress and the development will be a great asset to the area.
"I think the compromise that we've made satisfies everybody concerned."
Mr Dixon added that work would begin within six months if the development panel give it the go-ahead.