Harris Partnership - Leisure Development - Hull

Date: 22 May 2009

Hull City Council has granted planning permission for a £5 million development set to transform a key gateway site in Hull.

Wakefield-based architect the Harris Partnership has provided designs for joint venture developers, Wykeland Group and Realis Estates, to bring forward a striking 80-bed Travelodge with parking and restaurant facilities.

The national architectural practice has worked alongside Leeds-based planning consultants, Indigo Planning to progress the design and planning of the island site on Pryme Street, located to the North of the City centre.

Dominic Gibbons, Director of the Wykeland Group comments; "We have been working with Travelodge and Hull City Council for the last couple of years to bring this development forward.

"Following substantial pre application consultation, we are delighted to have gained a comprehensive approval from the Planning Committee and we are aiming to be on site by the end of the year."

Carl Braim of The Harris Partnership adds; "We have worked very hard on the designs, incorporating contemporary materials and clean lines, to provide a building that is both striking and unique to Hull and Travelodge.

"It is clear to see that a number of recent leisure and retail projects such as the St Stephens Centre and the Hull Truck Theatre have changed and enhanced the City. As a consequence, Hull is seeing an increase in visitor numbers and we are delighted to be involved in a project that will provide a much-needed facility for the City."

When completed, the hotel will comprise four floors of accommodation above a prominent restaurant and reception space. Undercroft parking will provide 29 car parking spaces for the hotel, allowing the current public car park on the site to be maintained.

CGI drawing of the new Travelodge development

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