A new four-star spa hotel is being planned for Mumbles, Wales.

The development company, EP Leisure, has received the backing of Swansea Council for the scheme, which also includes plans for restaurants, wine bars and shops – set around a new public piazza called Oystermouth Square.

Bryan Evans, managing director of EP Leisure, said: “The introduction of a spa hotel will not only meet contemporary expectations, it will reverse the flow of hotel closures and bring a much-needed impetus into the economic base of Mumbles.”

The leader of Swansea Council, Chris Holley, added: “We are working with EP Leisure and I look forward to a time when the vision is reflected in a scheme which can be a source of pride to all parties – the developer, the council, residents and visitors alike.

“The introduction of the hotel on the Oystermouth Square site will provide a major boost for the tourism industry and the economic prosperity of Mumbles.”