Anger at go-ahead for new city hotel
Mar 19 2008 by Nick Coligan, Liverpool Echo
A NEW hotel will be built in Liverpool city centre despite complaints from nearby residents.
The 72-bedroom complex will form part of a 10-floor building on Byrom Street, under the Churchill Way flyover.
The site was previously home to John Moores university student halls of residence, which were demolished last year.
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The building, approved by Liverpool council’s planning committee yesterday, will also contain offices, an underground car park and ground-floor shops.
Residents in the neighbouring Marybone estate had objected, saying they did not want another high-rise complex constructed around their homes.
Councillors also approved John Moores university’s proposal to build a new psychology and sports science department at its Byrom Street campus.
The building , which will be on a car park, should be ready for autumn 2009.
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