A EUROPEAN chain has submitted its first plans following the acquisition of a Warrington Hotel.

It was announced in July that B&B Hotels was to take over five hotels at locations across the UK, including Pentahotel in Birchwood.

In addition to the Warrington hotel, the takeover includes four hotels located in Birmingham, Ipswich, Derby and Inverness.

It was said that the five sites would undertake a period of light renovations to meet B&B Hotels’ specifications, but that they would remain open and operated by current staff.

Now, plans have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council seeking advertisement consent for the Aston Avenue accommodation.

This is for the installation of eight replacement signs bearing the B&B Hotels branding.

The application is currently with the council’s planning department, and a decision will be made in due course.

Fabrice Collet, president of B&B Hotels, previously said: “This latest takeover of five hotels follows our first hotel at Heathrow Airport’s terminal five.

“It is an important step in our UK expansion plans – and our global ambition to have 3,000 hotels within 10 years.

“Our successful growth model and commitment to value for our guests have made us a beloved brand across Europe, and we are excited to bring that same experience to guests in the UK.”

Chief executive Patrick O’Connell added: “The announcement represents an exciting step for our UK presence.

“We look forward to welcoming guests to our hotels in these locations as we continue to drive forward our expansion into other towns, cities, tourism and leisure hotspots across the UK.”