Edgbaston cricket stadium has been handed the green light for the next phase of its redevelopment.
Birmingham City Council's planning committee today approved the £42 million scheme which will include a new hotel and be completed in time for the men's Ashes test against Australia in 2027.
The 146-bedroom Radisson Red hotel will include a rooftop terrace, pitch-view rooms with balconies and other rooms that can be converted into hospitality boxes with external terraces to watch the match action.
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It is estimated that around 60,000 people will stay at the site each year.
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A stand will also be redeveloped to give it a higher capacity than the existing Raglan and Priory stands and it will have a new concourse with enhanced food and drink options and improved facilities for disabled spectators.
Strategy director Craig Flindall said: "We're grateful to Birmingham City Council for approving the plans and for sharing our vision to bring increased economic and social benefits to the region through international sport.
"Cricket will always stay at the heart of our thinking but it's important we develop a stadium that operates all year round, supporting new jobs in this part of the city and creating wider community opportunities.
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"We are creating a mixed-use destination that will combine elite sport, conferencing and events and residential and hotel accommodation with community facilities that will improve education, employment and social cohesion in the area."
It is estimated that Edgbaston stadium currently contributes approximately £35 million to the local economy every year and projections for the new hotel development suggest that could increase to more than £40 million.
It's expected the project will create more than 376 jobs during the construction period and another 100 post-completion, adding to the 1,000 jobs the stadium already supports locally.
West Midlands Combined Authority has supported the project with a loan of up to £18 million.
Mayor Richard Parker said: "Edgbaston is a world-class venue and this redevelopment, backed by our investment, will ensure it continues to attract top-tier international cricket, thousands of visitors every year, and even more jobs for local people.
"Our region is home to a number of globally celebrated sports teams and venues.
"By supporting them to grow, we shore up our place on the international stage, bringing visitors, investment and jobs now and into the future. It's what I want to see for the West Midlands - growth that ensures everyone can benefit."
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Adela Cristea, 海角视频 vice-president of business development with Radisson Hotel Group, added: "Radisson Red is the perfect fit for this world-renowned stadium and we're so excited to bring this project to life.
"We look forward to working closely with the Edgbaston team on the design and details of the hotel."
Previous phases of the work at the stadium include a new stand, media suite, a new apartment complex and the launch of a hospitality centre of excellence offering apprenticeships, career development and skills training.
There is also a new entrance piazza and car parking zones, totaling over 161,500 sq ft.