Contractors moved on site last week to start taking down the building, which has been a feature of the Chesterfield townscape for decades.
Chesterfield Borough Council was granted planning permission to open a temporary car park with a total of 88 spaces at the Malkin Street location.
The proposals will see the existing Chesterfield Hotel car park returned to use alongside a temporary open surface car park, which is to be built on the footprint of the old hotel.
The proposals will see the existing Chesterfield Hotel car park returned to use alongside a temporary open surface car park, which is to be built on the footprint of the old hotel.
5. Demolition of Chesterfield Hotel
It was always the borough council’s intention to create a temporary car park on the site while plans for its future use are developed.
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6. Demolition of Chesterfield Hotel
Last summer, an outline planning application was submitted with proposals to erect two buildings at the site – one up to six storeys and another up to four storeys tall.
Photo: Brian Eyre
7. Demolition of Chesterfield Hotel
The outline planning application, for a mixed-use development, is currently being considered.
Photo: Brian Eyre
8. Demolition of Chesterfield Hotel
Exactly what replace the building is yet to be revealed – but possible uses include another hotel, residential flats, retail space, leisure place, a crèche and an office.
Photo: Brian Eyre