Boyce Group Secures Planning Permission for Aparthotel Development
By Community Correspondent
Boyce Group, a Bristol-based property investment and development company founded by Niall Leighton-Boyce in 2012, has secured planning permission to add two additional levels to a prominent office block in the centre of Weston-super-Mare in Somerset.
The development will transform the dated office building into a vibrant new aparthotel, offering 47 high-quality studio apartments aimed at both leisure and business travellers.
The existing building is a 1960s concrete frame structure. The two new levels will be constructed using lightweight timber, designed to sit atop the original frame.
A rooftop plant room will also be added.
Initial plans included a third additional level with sea views; however, this was omitted to assist with compliance under the Building Safety Act 2022.
The studios, which will comfortably sleep up to four people, will be available for direct booking, as well as via platforms such as Airbnb. The project is set to breathe new life into an underutilised site and contribute positively to Weston’s evolving tourism and hospitality offering.
The aparthotel will be operated by Nap, Boyce Group’s serviced accommodation brand. Nap currently runs serviced apartments in central Bristol and is in the process of developing other purpose-built aparthotels across the city.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for Weston,” said Niall Leighton-Boyce, Director of Boyce Group and Nap. “The building no longer serves as desirable office space, so giving it a new lease of life is a win for the town.
"We’re confident the aparthotel will attract both contractors during quieter months and families over the summer holidays. Each studio is ideal for small groups or young families.
"Personally, I’m excited to see how The Tropicana performs as a
venue—many of its visitors will appreciate the comfort and style of staying at Nap Weston, especially compared to some of the town’s more dated B&Bs.”
“Weston has historically lacked good quality, independently owned short-term accommodation. The existing dated stock has held the town back from an investment and tourism perspective. With the investment from Boyce Group into Nap Weston, this is set to change, hopefully encouraging further development and business activity in the area. Weston has a lot to offer, and it’s only fitting that we provide quality accommodation for visitors”
Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2025, with a 12-month build period. The goal is to be fully operational in time for the school holidays in 2026.
The existing ground-floor retail units at Union House will remain open and operational throughout the build. Current retailers include The Phone Guys, Marks Mobile Butchers, Coral, First Bus.
Both The Phone Guys and Mark’s Mobile Butchers are popular local businesses that will benefit greatly from people’s business during the construction period.
In a LinkedIn post, Leighton-Boyce praised the positive experience he had working with North Somerset planning officer Emma Schofield, commenting: “If more case officers took Emma’s proactive and pragmatic approach, the planning system would be vastly improved.”
This project comes as part of Boyce Group’s continued expansion, with planning approval recently secured for over 200 residential units across Bristol, Weston and Newport. The company will soon have over 1,000,000 sq ft of quality rental property.
For more information on the Boyce Group and to keep up to date with the developments visit www.boycegroup.co.uk
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