PLANS have been unveiled for a new hotel and more than 100 flats in Southampton.

A nine-storey Travelodge and a 19-storey building providing 113 flats could be built in Southern Royal Crescent Road near Central Bridge.

The news comes after plans for a new hotel in High Street and one at the former Compass House site in Romsey Road were unveiled earlier this year.

It is not yet know how many jobs the new 120-room Travelodge in Southern Royal Crescent Road will create.

But developers said the nearby block of flats could become one of the tallest buildings in the city as it would stand alone at a height of 67.4 metres (221 feet).

According to the proposal put forward by CHG Developments Ltd, if the plans will be approved the Cedar Press site will be demolished.

It is understood that the buildings currently at the site are owned by printing and marketing firm Cedar Press but are empty.

The news of the new hotel and flats comes days after plans were unveiled for a student accommodation in the nearby Royal Crescent Road.

But while some residents welcomed the new plans, others raised concerns over the height of the buildings and the impact the development would have on traffic and air pollution.

They feared the buildings will overshadow the surrounding area.

John Noon, councillor for Bargate ward, said the concerns raised need to be taken into account. He welcomed the opportunity for new jobs and said the area is in need of redevelopment.

“I think there is a legitimate question about pollution and I think part of that could be resolved by improving public transport,”he added.

According to the plans, cars will have access from Royal Crescent Road and there would be 79 parking spaces to serve the hotel and 17 to serve the flats.

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce said to welcome the news.

Speaking on behalf of the developers, Phil Salmon added: “The scheme is a delicate balance between providing high quality design, and a viable and deliverable project meeting the housing and regeneration needs of Southampton.”

Travelodge and Cedar Press were unable to comment.