Colliers advise on successful Bridgwater hotel scheme30th July 2012

A new 80-bedroom hotel for the Eastover district of Bridgwater is to go ahead after planners approved the scheme.

James Edwards, planning specialist from Colliers International who has advised DC Homes and Investments on the project said: “This is fantastic news for Bridgwater. The building of this new hotel will act as a catalyst for regeneration in the area."

 Issues regarding parking were resolved, resulting in Sedgemoor District Council giving the green light for the project, which will bring much needed jobs and wider investment to Bridgwater.

Although Sedgemoor District Council previously recommended approval for the new hotel at Eastover, the planning committee deferred its decision in order to clarify the car parking provision.

The building, which has been designed by local firm Key Architecture, comprises an 80-bed hotel with associated parking, restaurant and bar, as well as two ground floor commercial units to complement existing uses on Eastover.

James Edwards said: “We have worked closely with Council highways, planning and economic development teams to bring forward this proposal. Council officers have been very supportive of the scheme.

“We will now look forward to this next phase of development, which will bring about a significant improvement to this part of the town centre, creating a landmark gateway building, which sits well with the Council’s aspirations to revitalise Bridgwater through its Vision Initiative.

“This site has been derelict for some time and it will be a massive boost for Bridgwater town centre and specifically Eastover, which has struggled in recent years due to shop closures.

“It will also provide new employment opportunities for local people as well as quality town centre visitor accommodation. Bridgwater has a real buzz about the place at present and I think this new hotel can only help.”