A proposal has been submitted to transform the Kingsway Hotel in Widnes into a residential complex.
- Qadria Properties has submitted plans to Halton Borough Council for the conversion.
- The redevelopment will convert the current 22-room hotel and pub into nine apartments.
- The proposed apartments will meet National Space standards, maintaining the building’s facade.
- A decision from the council is pending regarding the approval of these plans.
In a forward-thinking proposal, Bradford-based Qadria Properties has submitted plans to Halton Borough Council, aiming to redevelop the Kingsway Hotel in Widnes into a block of nine apartments. The strategic proposal outlines the transformation of this commercial property into residential housing, marking a significant shift in its usage.
According to the documents provided by Manchester-based architects Mason and Marlowe, the Kingsway Hotel currently features a pub on the ground floor, with hotel accommodations occupying the first and second floors. The proposal will see these existing facilities converted into six one-bedroom and three two-bedroom apartments, thereby making a total of nine residential units. The architects also detailed that the existing garden area, which is shared by both the hotel and pub, will remain part of the communal amenities.
The building’s structural layout reveals 22 rooms, nine of which are en-suite with their own separate bathrooms, complementing the four common bathrooms distributed across the two floors. The reimagining of this space is described to be aligned with National Space standards, ensuring that each apartment offers ample living conditions.
In terms of architectural design, the redevelopment will not alter the external facade of the building, preserving its current appearance. The proposal emphasizes the retention of the building’s character while adapting its interior layout to serve the new function efficiently.
The timeline for the decision is not yet established. Approval from the council is crucial before any redevelopment activities commence, making it a waiting game to see if this transformation will proceed.
The planned redevelopment of the Kingsway Hotel into apartments is currently under council review.
