PREMIER Inn have submitted a planning application to Fareham Borough Council for the construction of a new 84-bed Premier Inn above Thackeray Mall in Fareham Shopping Centre.

As previously reported the plans would replace the vacant offices at the rear of the Shopping Centre above the existing Waterstones unit and would subsequently create over 40 new jobs.

A Premier Inn spokesperson said: “We’re seeing strong customer demand for Premier Inn nationwide and Fareham is a location where we’ve been wanting to invest for some time.

“This is an excellent opportunity for a top quality Premier Inn in the heart of the town, supporting business and leisure guests alike and contributing to the future of Fareham.”