WYG Helps Secure Planning Approval For Super Yacht Hotel Project

London, Greater London (PRWEB) January 12, 2009 -- Leading planning consultant WYG have secured planning permission for Dubai based developer Aquiva to permanently moor the world's largest purpose built luxury floating hotel in the heart of London's Docklands.

The planning application was submitted by WYG Planning & Design to London Borough of Tower Hamlets in July 2008, following extensive pre-application consultation with both the Council and public. WYG Environment also advised on ecology, while WYG Engineering consultants (http://www.wyg.com) advised on sustainability and renewable energy. The application of land based sustainability criteria to a floating hotel required WYG Engineering to adopt an innovative approach which met with the approval of the GLA. Highways, traffic and accessibility advice was provided by Savell Bird and Axon, a WYG company.

The application proposed the permanent mooring of a 170m long floating hotel, designed in a manner indistinguishable from an ocean going superyacht, near the Barclays Group Headquarters in Canary Wharf. The vessel will provide 180 luxury suites accommodating 300 guests with ancillary mixed uses over seven decks (five of which will sit above water level). Facilities will also include a private members' club, luxury spa, retail, business functions and several bars and restaurants. Vehicular access will be from Marsh Wall while a new pedestrian swing bridge across Millwall Cutting will provide continuous pedestrian access along the entire southern side of South Dock.

The Tower Hamlets Borough Council resolved to grant planning permission in October 2008, and the application was subsequently referred to the GLA. The Mayor has since directed the Council to issue planning permission in accordance with its earlier resolution.

Mary Davidson, Planning Director said, "We are delighted that the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and the Greater London Authority have welcomed Aquiva's vision for this unique project. We have utilised a wide range of WYG's expertise for this project, with our planning team driving the application. Our unusual approach to apply land based sustainability criteria to this project was welcomed and approved by the GLA's own renewable energy specialists."

Davidson continued, "This prestigious destination will play a major role in attracting tourists to London and will provide a new benchmark for luxury hotel development throughout the UK. It will also provide a welcome and remarkable addition to accommodation for the London 2012 Olympics."

###

This press release has been reprinted from PRWEB per the terms and conditions of the copyright notice.

Comment on "WYG Helps Secure Planning Approval For Super Yacht Hotel Project"

Home Site Map Advertise For Sale Subscribe to our Monthly Email Newsletter	Dubai 101 WYG Helps Secure Planning Approval For Super Yacht Hotel Project London, Greater London (PRWEB) January 12, 2009 -- Leading planning consultant WYG have secured planning permission for Dubai based developer Aquiva to permanently moor the world's largest purpose built luxury floating hotel in the heart of London's Docklands. The planning application was submitted by WYG Planning & Design to London Borough of Tower Hamlets in July 2008, following extensive pre-application consultation with both the Council and public. WYG Environment also advised on ecology, while WYG Engineering consultants (http://www.wyg.com) advised on sustainability and renewable energy. The application of land based sustainability criteria to a floating hotel required WYG Engineering to adopt an innovative approach which met with the approval of the GLA. Highways, traffic and accessibility advice was provided by Savell Bird and Axon, a WYG company. The application proposed the permanent mooring of a 170m long floating hotel, designed in a manner indistinguishable from an ocean going superyacht, near the Barclays Group Headquarters in Canary Wharf. The vessel will provide 180 luxury suites accommodating 300 guests with ancillary mixed uses over seven decks (five of which will sit above water level). Facilities will also include a private members' club, luxury spa, retail, business functions and several bars and restaurants. Vehicular access will be from Marsh Wall while a new pedestrian swing bridge across Millwall Cutting will provide continuous pedestrian access along the entire southern side of South Dock. The Tower Hamlets Borough Council resolved to grant planning permission in October 2008, and the application was subsequently referred to the GLA. The Mayor has since directed the Council to issue planning permission in accordance with its earlier resolution. Mary Davidson, Planning Director said, "We are delighted that the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and the Greater London Authority have welcomed Aquiva's vision for this unique project. We have utilised a wide range of WYG's expertise for this project, with our planning team driving the application. Our unusual approach to apply land based sustainability criteria to this project was welcomed and approved by the GLA's own renewable energy specialists." Davidson continued, "This prestigious destination will play a major role in attracting tourists to London and will provide a new benchmark for luxury hotel development throughout the UK. It will also provide a welcome and remarkable addition to accommodation for the London 2012 Olympics." ### This press release has been reprinted from PRWEB per the terms and conditions of the copyright notice. Rate This Article: Comment on "WYG Helps Secure Planning Approval For Super Yacht Hotel Project" Your Name Your Comments Verification Code: 051DD Enter Code: Cruising in Dubai Dhow: Experience the fun of cruise in Dubai, cruise holiday in Dubai Cruising in Dubai Cruising in Dubaitravel & culture Services is proud to offer an exclusive cruising tour in Dubai. We will pick you up from your hotel or your desired destination and drive to Dubai creek where your personal boat will be waiting for you. You will board on the Dubai cruisearound the waters of Dubai while also passing by the Palms valley and other jumbo land marks of Gulf Dubai. This is an ideal tour in Dubai for a small break from your very busy schedule. Now let’s talk about day by day growing cruise industry in all over the gulf especially in Dubai: Dubai Property Investment Dubai Property InvestmentIf you are looking to make some real estate investments you might want to look into purchasing Dubai property. If you aren't familiar with Dubai or Dubai property you may be interested to know that Dubai is one of seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, also known as the Persian Gulf. Dubai property is a huge industry as people from all over the world rush to cash in on the ongoing property boom. The Dubai government has made Dubai property one of it's priorities in an attempt to provide housing, hotels, and business buildings to current and incoming residents. The area attracts many because it is beautiful, and the people that are cashing in on the Dubai property boom are not just from the Middle ... What to Know About Investing in Dubai The real estate market of Dubai is hot and has been for the past several years As the region's tourist activity grows, Dubai property becomes in much larger demand as investors see great potential for buying in this lucrative area Dubai The Gem of The World Tourism Industry Today Whenever we talk about tourism in the Middle East, Dubai is the fist name that comes in our mind. Dubai has attained the top positions in the world tourism industry of today. Though the second largest emirate of UAE (Abu Dhabi is the largest), Dubai attracts numerous tourists year by year from all around the world especially from West. Adding spark to this city of gem are the man made wonders that have been created here. The beautiful man made commercial towers and luxury hotels have made Dubai the eighth wonder of the world and made it no less than a traveler’s Paradise. Dubai Real Estate Dubai Largest property selection , a portal with no compare with others around the world. A webase solution with all necessary tools and data to make decision of real estate acquisition in the Unites Arabs emirates. Dubai Sightseeing Guide ý There is so Much to See and do That You Will Run Out of Time Very Quickly! Words are certainly not enough to describe the Dubai sightseeing experience I have been there so many times yet each time is a different and a much better experience than the previous one Boom in Dubai Property Investment Until a few years back, buying freehold property in Dubai was not possible for foreign nationals. Property boom in Dubai only ensued after some considerable changes were made to the emirate's property laws. Currently, Dubai real estate sector is witnessing a rapid upward trend that's expected to go even higher with the passage of time. Population of Dubai has grown manifold over the past few years given a sharp and growing increase in the number of expatriates. Both veteran and would-be investors across the globe are eying Dubai as the property investment paradise for a long time to come. Property for sale in Dubai has already succeeded in drawing the attention of foreign investors. Maine's Historic Black Point Inn Opens Doors for the Season with Lodging Deals, Specials Events and Green Updates Black Point Inn (www.blackpointinn.com) has opened its doors to a season full of events, activities, and attractive lodging specials. Waterfront Living in Dubai Marina Boating enthusiasts are expected to flock to Dubai Marina when the Yacht Club opens for business in the next few weeks. The man-made marina, one of the largest in the world, has been developed by Emaar Properties at a total cost of $1.2 billion. Dubai Marina will eventually be home to between 80,000 and 100,000 residents and Dubai based property portal, Sandcastles-property.com, currently has over 260 properties listed for sale in Dubai Marina, from studio apartments through to luxury penthouse apartments and villas. Cheap Hotels in Northamptonshire Welcome to Northampton Hotels ... We offer a wide range of discount hotel reservations, cheap hotel rooms, bed and breakfast accommodation, holiday cottages with secure online reservations and short weekend breaks in Northampton. For those looking for a relaxing break in a Country House Hotel why not visit our Elegant Northampton Hotels and stay in one of our 4 Poster executive rooms with private balcony Location! Well, we've got it! Elegant Northampton Hotels in Northampton, we are minutes from Northampton International Airport a pleasant and unassuming 3 star hotel in Northampton, The hotel is centrally situated in a quiet location with spectacular panoramas overlooking the English Channel. Dhow cruise Dubai creek and cuisine Dhow cruises Dubai makes you relax: In dhow cruise Dubai you feel very fresh because the environment provided there by the nature and by the crew has no match. The nature facilitates you to express your feelings to your partner by providing you cool and romantic breeze. In Dhow cruises Dubai you feel really relaxed because of the special structure of dhow. Dhow cruise dinner gives you a lot of moments that you can take with you to keep smiling in the boring time. The dutiful and nice crew of Dubai dhow cruise obliges you in every manner. Dubai Apartments - Dubai Villas - Find A Quality Dubai Apartment Or Dubai Villa DUBAI HOTEL Dubai's hotel sector is set to expand dramatically over the coming years. In 2006 Dubai hotel occupancy rates were the highest in the world at 86%. Cheap & Discount Hotel near Blackpool Lancashire UK Comfort-hotels.net - One of the Best Online Rooms Booking Hotel, Find Hotel Accommodation, Cheap & Discount Hotel, Budget Accommodation Hotels, Late Booking Hotels, City Hotels, Bed and Breakfast Hotels, Online Reservation Hotels, Town Hotels, Honeymoon Hotels near Blackpool Lancashire UK. Cheap Bar & Restaurants, Weekend Breaks, Short Weekend Breaks, Midweek Breaks, Valentine's Day Breaks, City Breaks in Blackpool Lancashire UK. Discount B & B Hotels, Holiday Accommodations, Family Resorts, Guest Houses accommodation in Blackpool Lancashire UK. B and B City Hotels, Where to stay hotels, Place to stay Hotels, honeymoon hotels around Blackpool Lancashire UK. Holiday Accommodations, Family Bar & Restaurants, Town Hotels, Cheap Prices Hotels, ... Dubai cruising A Wonderful experience Cruising in Dubai: it is going to be a craze of people: The Newest Trend In Real Estate: Property In Dubai Real estate as a trend has been around for years and now there is a new trend in real estate emerging due to an area of the world that is fast becoming one of the most profitable, exciting, and biggest tourist attractions This area is Dubai and its emergence onto the real estate market has been fast as the city officials of Dubai have decided that the oil that the land sat on was not enough for a thriving Dubai economy and so the focus was shifted to tourism	tours.asia Exclusive Hotels Deals in Asia here. VIP.asia Luxury Hotels, Resorts, Cruises, Tours, Sport Cars and Private Jets.