01/09/2026
We’re bringing a new 69-bed hotel to the heart of Whitehaven!
Planning is now underway for the prominent former bus depot site on Bransty Row.
The development will bring a major national hotel operator into the town centre, increasing visitor accommodation and supporting Whitehaven’s shops, pubs, restaurants and wider hospitality economy.
The plans come just weeks after the launch of the new Whitehaven Masterplan, which sets out a long-term vision for regeneration, investment and growth across the town.
We’ve appointed Unwin Jones Partnership as architects and Savills as planning consultants, and work is now underway.
Our Chief Executive Michael Pemberton said: “We are delighted to announce yet another major vote of confidence in Whitehaven. This is exactly the type of private sector investment we want to see coming into the town. The timing is significant too. We have just seen the publication of an ambitious new masterplan for Whitehaven, and there is a growing sense of momentum around the town.
“We have demonstrated through developments such as The Bus Station and LEVELS what can happen when strong ideas, investment and delivery come together. Whitehaven has enormous potential, and we want to keep building that confidence and bringing underused sites back into productive use.”
Once the planning application is submitted and, subject to approval, the development would add another significant piece to Whitehaven’s ongoing regeneration.
Read more via > https://discoverbec.com/blog/69-bed-budget-hotel-set-for-whitehaven-as-bec-progresses-planning/
