New 拢7m hotel and cafe planned for seaside resort

Image source, The Burney Group

Image caption, The 拢7m hotel and cafe would be built on Skegness South Parade
At a glance
  • Plans unveiled for new 拢7m Travelodge hotel and Starbucks cafe
  • Developers say the plans would create 30 new jobs and bring in 拢2.6m to the town's economy
  • Councillors are set to discuss the proposal on 12 January

Plans have been unveiled for a 拢7m hotel and drive-through coffee shop in Skegness.

The proposed 80-bed Travelodge and the Lincolnshire town's first Starbucks caf茅 would be built on a former crazy golf site on South Parade, creating up to 30 new jobs.

The plans, which have have been recommended for approval, will be considered by East Lindsey District Council planning committee on 12 January.

However, a number of objections have been received questioning whether a chain hotel should be built in the resort.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, developer the Burney Group claimed hotel guests would spend 拢2.6m every year in Skegness.

In its planning application the company said: "The global brands have identified Skegness as a key target location, looking to deliver high-quality and affordable hotel accommodation on the sea front and a new store for the world's largest coffee chain."

Image source, The Burney Group

Image caption, The application is to be considered at a council meeting on 12 January

One resident has submitted an objection saying: "We already have traditional hotels and B&Bs, why do we need a chain like Travelodge coming here?"

They added that existing South Parade hotels would lose their sea views and could suffer as a result.

Another resident said the development would lead to more traffic and noise, and suggested it should have been located further away from the seafront.

However, another comment backed the development, saying: "Providing jobs for locals and beds for visitors, this development is to be welcomed for the continuing expansion of Skegness."

The crazy golf course has stood empty since 2018.

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