Plans for New Leicester Hotel from Former Pub Near Approval

Plans to transform the former Last Plantagenet Wetherspoon’s pub in Leicester into a 56-bed hotel have been recommended for approval by Leicester City Council ahead of a committee meeting. Although initial plans for student accommodation were approved in 2021, the new proposal aims to enhance the local accommodation market, targeting couples and partners. Local councillor Patrick Kitterick expressed concerns that the hotel could be used for housing vulnerable adults instead, suggesting a condition to limit stays; planning officers, however, found no evidence to support this concern but agreed to a 60-day stay limit if approved. Meanwhile, a hotel at Waterfold Business Park on the border of Bury and Heywood is set to expand by adding 34 bedrooms to meet rising demand, contributing positively to the area. Additionally, Derbyshire County Council plans to convert its headquarters into a hotel and housing, projecting significant economic benefits without using public funds. These developments reflect a growing trend of repurposing commercial spaces to meet accommodation needs across various regions.