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Plans for a new hotel on the site of a former pub have been given the go-ahead.

The Peak District National Park Authority’s planning committee has approved plans for a 60-bed hotel on the site of the former Rising Sun pub near Bamford.

Sheffield and Hope Valley-based Peak Architects and ID Planning helped secure the approval.

The planned hotel would be run by an independent operator specialising in the outdoor/leisure market and aimed at visitors to the Peak District.

Traditional materials of the region are set up for use, including cruised the local Sandstone and natural blue slate roof.

Office ID Planning at Sheffield advised GIGI Developments on the proposal, with the community and stakeholders under the leadership of the Royal Pilgrim Communications.

Chris Green, of GIGI Developments, said: “We are delighted to have secured planning approval for this new development. Our team has worked hard to devise a scheme which is appropriate to its surroundings, but which will deliver much needed new hotel rooms in the Peak District, creating jobs and boosting the local economy. With staying visitors spending an average five times more than day visitors, clearly encouraging overnight stays is crucial to the future of the Peak District.

“Importantly, new modern facilities like this also enhance accessibility to the Peak District by offering accommodation for all ages and interests, including older people and those with disabilities or mobility issues.

“Detailed discussions have been ongoing with an independent operator, specialising in this market, and we look forward to bringing the scheme to fruition.”