Menu
28/01/2010
Hotel For Tillies Site Moves Closer
A top hotel chain - led by Indian-born peer, Lord Rana - is pressing ahead with plans for a multi million pound hotel on the vacant Tillie and Henderson's site in Londonderry.
Andras House, the hotel group and property development company, has revised plans for the hotel - first mooted in 2005 and subsequently rejected by planners - and are believed to be at the development stage.
Hundreds of construction jobs are likely to flow from the project if the revised blueprint gets the green light.
According to this week's Derry Journal newspaper, Sam Butler, from Andras House said: "At present, the plans are being worked on and will be presented at a briefing to Derry City Council later this year.
"Andras House has not lost interest in the project and remains very much committed to the Derry site," he said.
Mr Butler said while the global economic downturn had had some effect on the property group's plans, it would not deter Andras House on pushing ahead with its plans for the Derry site.
While it is now seven years since Tillie and Henderson's iconic factory beside the Foyle was levelled, Mr Butler said revised plans for Tillies would now be made public before the end of 2010.
Last February, Lord Rana's Andras group, which also owns Belfast's Ramada Hotel, confirmed it is to prioritise the Derry project, at the site of the former Tillie and Henderson's factory.
Andras's original plans for a 14-storey, 144 room hotel were reject by planners in early 2005.
Despite these proposals being shelved, a company spokesman said the redevelopment of the former shirt factory site is "being actively pursued".
See: Rana's Derry Development Is A 'Priority'
(BMcC/GK)
Andras House, the hotel group and property development company, has revised plans for the hotel - first mooted in 2005 and subsequently rejected by planners - and are believed to be at the development stage.
Hundreds of construction jobs are likely to flow from the project if the revised blueprint gets the green light.
According to this week's Derry Journal newspaper, Sam Butler, from Andras House said: "At present, the plans are being worked on and will be presented at a briefing to Derry City Council later this year.
"Andras House has not lost interest in the project and remains very much committed to the Derry site," he said.
Mr Butler said while the global economic downturn had had some effect on the property group's plans, it would not deter Andras House on pushing ahead with its plans for the Derry site.
While it is now seven years since Tillie and Henderson's iconic factory beside the Foyle was levelled, Mr Butler said revised plans for Tillies would now be made public before the end of 2010.
Last February, Lord Rana's Andras group, which also owns Belfast's Ramada Hotel, confirmed it is to prioritise the Derry project, at the site of the former Tillie and Henderson's factory.
Andras's original plans for a 14-storey, 144 room hotel were reject by planners in early 2005.
Despite these proposals being shelved, a company spokesman said the redevelopment of the former shirt factory site is "being actively pursued".
See: Rana's Derry Development Is A 'Priority'
(BMcC/GK)
Related Northern Ireland Business News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
04 February 2009
Rana's Derry Development Is A 'Priority'
Ulster leisure mogul Lord Rana has reaffirmed his plans to build a luxury hotel at an historic Londonderry site. Lord Rana's Andras group, which owns Belfast's Ramada Hotel, confirmed it is to prioritise the Derry project, at the site of the former Tillie and Henderson's factory.
Rana's Derry Development Is A 'Priority'
Ulster leisure mogul Lord Rana has reaffirmed his plans to build a luxury hotel at an historic Londonderry site. Lord Rana's Andras group, which owns Belfast's Ramada Hotel, confirmed it is to prioritise the Derry project, at the site of the former Tillie and Henderson's factory.
18 May 2018
Lord Mayor Cuts The Ribbon On New Maldron Hotel
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Nuala McAllister, has cut the ribbon on the new four-star Maldron Hotel Belfast City, the latest addition to the Dalata Hotel Group. After a soft opening in early March, Maldron Hotel Belfast City has had an excellent start and has already found a willing audience from both business and tourist guests alike.
Lord Mayor Cuts The Ribbon On New Maldron Hotel
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Nuala McAllister, has cut the ribbon on the new four-star Maldron Hotel Belfast City, the latest addition to the Dalata Hotel Group. After a soft opening in early March, Maldron Hotel Belfast City has had an excellent start and has already found a willing audience from both business and tourist guests alike.
12 September 2018
Dunadry Hotel Undergoing Multi-Million Pound Refurbishment
The Dunadry Hotel in Antrim is undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment. A total of 21 additional jobs will be created due to the investment. McKeever Hotel Group is redeveloping the hotel's 80 bedrooms with £740,000 funding offered from Invest NI.
Dunadry Hotel Undergoing Multi-Million Pound Refurbishment
The Dunadry Hotel in Antrim is undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment. A total of 21 additional jobs will be created due to the investment. McKeever Hotel Group is redeveloping the hotel's 80 bedrooms with £740,000 funding offered from Invest NI.
04 October 2017
New Hotel Employment Academy Launches In Belfast
Belfast City Council has teamed up with two of the city's newest hotels – the Hastings Grand Central Hotel Belfast and the Dalata Hotel Group’s Maldron Hotel Belfast City, both of which are due to open next year – to launch a new Hotel Employment Academy.
New Hotel Employment Academy Launches In Belfast
Belfast City Council has teamed up with two of the city's newest hotels – the Hastings Grand Central Hotel Belfast and the Dalata Hotel Group’s Maldron Hotel Belfast City, both of which are due to open next year – to launch a new Hotel Employment Academy.
18 August 2009
'Rethink' On Crumlin Court Hotel Plans
Developer Barry Gilligan has conceded that ambitious plans to transform Belfast's iconic Crumlin Road courthouse into a luxury hotel will have to be reconsidered. The grand Grade B listed building was attacked by arsons three times over the weekend, causing more damage to the building, which was gutted in a blaze last March.
'Rethink' On Crumlin Court Hotel Plans
Developer Barry Gilligan has conceded that ambitious plans to transform Belfast's iconic Crumlin Road courthouse into a luxury hotel will have to be reconsidered. The grand Grade B listed building was attacked by arsons three times over the weekend, causing more damage to the building, which was gutted in a blaze last March.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
