Todd Architects is set to get planning permission for its proposals to turn a grade II* Birmingham landmark into a 155-room hotel.

The practice’s proposals for Methodist Central Hall would see the Edwardian building’s existing roof removed entirely and a three-storey extension added to the structure, which is currently on government heritage adviser Historic England’s “at risk” list.

An officers’ report to members of Birmingham City Council’s planning committee acknowledges that the proposals for the building will involve some “extension, intervention and demolition”. But the report said the conversion would deliver a long-term use for the Corporation Street building and secure its maintenance.

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