Burbage Holiday Group, one of the UK's premier holiday accommodation providers is enjoying a busy British summer season despite the weather, thanks to Leicester-based KPW obtaining planning approval for a re-development project in just four short weeks!

KPW was approached by Burbage Holiday Group, owner of Queens Mansions in Bispham on the North side of Blackpool town centre, to design a two-storey extension to the existing Art Deco building. The vital element was ensuring the project was completed in time for the World Ballroom Dance Championships earlier this year.

The £200,000 scheme included an extension to the third and fourth floors to create a 5 star, three-bedroom penthouse apartment, plus two-bedroom duplex apartment with balcony and roof sun terrace.

KPW submitted the application to Blackpool Council and planning approval was granted in just four weeks, allowing the construction programme to proceed rapidly, with completion scheduled for the key Summer lettings season. 

Mick Grewcock of Burbage Holiday Group commented: "We believe it is extremely important that we, and companies like us continue to invest in the British Holiday market. KPW provided us with a speedy turnaround and fantastic result just when we needed it. This level of professionalism and service is what will help the UK economy out of recession."

Gareth Share, director, KPW said: "We were extremely pleased that planning approval was secured in such a short period of time for the Queens Mansions extension. This proves the benefit of early consultation with the Local Authority, a process which KPW always advocates!"

Burbage Holiday Group is owned and run by Mick who comes originally from Barwell and Sheila Chick who is from Burbage in Leicestershire. They started the business 12 years ago and were the first to launch a 4/5 star holiday apartment scheme in Blackpool. The original building, constructed in 1938 has benefitted from a rolling improvement programme ever since.