New plans for the ambitious £26m shceme have been lodged
Stalled plans to convert Blackpool’s former main Post Office into a new town centre hotel are back on the table.
Full planning permission was granted in November 2021 with the site earmarked to become a 144 room Indigo Hotel. The revised application, submitted by Franklin Ellis Architects on behalf of developer Ashall Projects, is seeking permission for a number of small amendments including a mixture of around 150 rooms.Ashall, which has a proven track record in restoring historic buildings, has previously said it wants to convert the former Post Office and sorting office into an Indigo Hotel.
The ground floor would also include a restaurant and bar for hotel guests and non-residents, with frontages on both Abingdon Street and Edward Street, with the design incorporating the old post office counter.centre of town’ feel for visitors and guests, whilst enhancing Blackpool’s high end guest room offering alongside the provision of several options for events and meetings to improve the town’s corporate and conferencing offering.
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