Great news that work will be starting next year to convert the Tudno Castle Hotel into a Premier Inn:
Llandudno’s Tudno Castle Hotel has been boarded up since it ceased trading in 2006, but land owner Mostyn Estates, who took over the site earlier this year, have now signed a contract with developers who specialise in this type of project.
Managing director Edward Hiller said: “The estate has entered into a joint venture with specialist developer Opus Land to undertake redevelopment of the site behind the existing Grade II listed facade. We are at an advanced stage of negotiations with Premier Inn to take it on a letting basis once the development is complete.”
Planning permission for a 70-bed hotel with ground floor restaurant and two retail units was granted to previous site owners Conwy Estates in 2008 after a lengthy planning process which culminated in an inquiry heard by a Welsh Government planning inspector. But Conwy Estates said the process had drained resources and that Premier Inn, a subsidiary of Whitbreads brewery, was no longer interested.
However, Mr Hiller is confident the deal with Opus Land will mean the project will now come to fruition.
He said: “Planning permission is in place, but we hope to submit a revised planning application to cover some minor amendments to the original scheme, early in the New Year. And we will be on site once that has come to a resolution. Work will start in 2014."
And he said that in addition to the hotel rooms, the building will have restaurants on the ground and lower ground floors.
He added: “There has been considerable interest in the restaurants from restaurant providers who are very interested in opening in the town. There will also be two retail units at the side."
Llandudno mayor Garry Burchett was excited by the news and said: “I’m delighted that this listed building, which stands at the gateway to the town and has deteriorated into a dreadful eyesore, is finally going to be redeveloped.
“And I think Mostyn Estates are to be complimented on taking it into their ownership, and being so proactive in ensuring it is brought back into use. I see it as a good addition to what the town has to offer in terms of accommodation for visitors."
Nick Johnston of Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants, said: “Premier Inn is growing. We are expanding across the country and are looking for the very best sites for our customers. We currently have two hotels in the Llandudno area which are both trading exceptionally well. We are keen for another site in the centre of town and are in discussions with Opus and Mostyn Estates on the regeneration of the Tudno site.
“Premier Inn hotels work exceptionally well in traditional seaside holiday destinations. Our hotels create year-round jobs and Premier Inn’s marketing and flexible pricing strategy is proven to bring in more visitors. We are good news for the local economy and hope to increase our presence in Llandudno, further supporting the town.”
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