Developers share vision for Royal Clarence site

NEW drawings show how a fire-gutted Devon hotel will look if developers get the go-ahead for their ambitious project.

- GUY HENDERSON Local Democracy Reporter

Some of the burnt timbers left over from the fire that gutted the Royal Clarence Hotel on Exeter's Cathedral Green nearly nine years ago will be kept as a 'visible, poignant connection' between old and new.

Local developer NooKo has submitted a fresh planning application tweaking details of plans to restore the building in the heart of Exeter. A redesigned internal staircase and light well will illuminate the preserved burnt timbers.

NooKo director Max Sayers said: "We believe this connection between the building's dramatic history and cutting-edge new design is what will make the Royal Clarence so special. Our vision is to retain the drama and feel of the original building while employing the very best modern construction methods to ensure the new homes are safe, energy-efficient, and of the highest quality."