Construction work on a multi-million pound mixed-use redevelopment in Bromley, London, could begin this autumn after the proposals were given the green light by local councillors.

Bromley Council approved The Cathedral Group's Bromley South Central scheme, the masterplan for which was designed by Guy Hollaway Architects and Studio Egret West (SEW).

The vision for the scheme features a nine-screen cinema; restaurants and cafés at plaza level; a 130-bedroom hotel; and a civic space, as well as retail and residential components.

A multi-storey car park will make way for the 0.96-hectare (2.4-acre) project, which is centred around the landscaped, podium-mounted plaza. SEW designed the hotel and public realm.

Peter Dean, chair of the council's development control committee, said: "The committee has reached a landmark decision in granting permission to this substantial application, which significantly improves the leisure offer in Bromley."

Details: www.cathedralgroup.com