The addition of a new four-star hotel will “improve the prominence” of Southport’s Marble Place shopping centre, according to the scheme’s architect.

Sefton Council has given the green light to the seven-storey accommodation which is expected to be completed by summer 2018.

The scheme will include regeneration work at Marble Place and reinstate a section of retail units along Tulketh Street.

Andrew Rae, co-founder of the development’s architects Fletcher Rae, says: “To fall in line with the structures on Tulketh Street and Eastbank Street, a dark multi-tone brickwork is being introduced.

“This partnered with dark window frames and a sleek curtain wall system creates a strong, high-quality monolithic form. Areas, within the facade, will be highlighted with a contrasting buff brick. Overall, we’re aiming to improve the prominence of the existing shopping centre, without appearing overly conspicuous.”

Construction work on the hotel is expected to take place over the course of between 15 and 18 months, with the shopping centre remaining open for business throughout.

Rae adds: “The proposed development has been carefully considered, so that when work starts, the shopping centre can remain open for business throughout the entire building works to ensure continuity of trading and safeguard the public.

“The hotel is being built onto the east side of Marble Place that’s currently spread between Tulketh Street and Chapel Street. The main entrance, on Tulketh Street and to the right of Regis, will be  reconstructed and accessible by shoppers and hotel guests.”

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