Plans have been approved for a £100 million five-star hotel development at Salterns Marina in Poole.

The project also includes building 73 luxury apartments at the site of the Harbourside Hotel.

Property consultant Richard Marr has now revealed he is in negotiations with the owners of London's West End restaurant, the Ivy, to create a rooftop branch at the new building.

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Other project features include a spa and gym for the local community, a modern marina facility and a 226-space car park.

The Marina's sea wall will also be raised as part of a £7m investment to reduce the threat of flooding.

Mr Carr said: "They believe that the time has come to give Poole a world class marina, a new hotel, spa and a high quality restaurant overlooking our magnificent harbour."

Planning board chairman, Cllr Peter Pawlowski, added: "I think this is future-looking and not looking backwards.

"I strongly believe this town needs that to protect its economy and to provide jobs."

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