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A new 120-bed hotel on Margate's seafront could be open by 2020.

Margate Estates, Dreamland's parent company, has now submitted an application to build a 124-bedroom hotel at the gap site on Marine Terrace.

The Sea View Hotel, which also includes a restaurant and bar, gym, community meeting spaces, a rooftop bar and restaurant, would create 50 jobs in the town if approved.

And the top two floors would be of a contemporary glass box design, which showcases the seafront and surrounding town.

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A spokesman for Margate Estates said: "In July, over 200 people attended drop-in events for residents to meet the team and to see the plans – there was overwhelmingly support.

"Thanet District Council will determine the application. If approved in the next few months, the new hotel could open as early as 2020."

Following their consultations in July, the fourth and fifth floors were scaled back in order to address concerns raised.

The north west corner of the fourth floor was pulled back by 2.7 metres, in order to reduce the impact of the view looking east on Marine Terrace, and its height was also reduced.

The north corner of the fifth floor was also pulled backwards by 3.7 metres, and the angled front of both floors was changed to run parallel to the rear of the hotel, which sets the building slightly further back.

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It is hoped views from the hotel rooms will offer either seaside views, or look out over Dreamland.

10 percent of the bedrooms will be accessible.

However, there will be no car parking, and just 16 cycle spaces, included in the plans.

This follows the approval of the deck-chair themed hotel in Cliftonville earlier this year, which drew concerns from neighbours due to a lack of parking spaces for visitors.

Currently there are three public comments on the plans, all in support of the application.

One supporter, who lives in Arlington House, said: "I believe Margate is at a crucial point in its regeneration and that this hotel will help to move this forward.

"Margate is still a largely seasonal resort, and developments like this which increase visitor spend and support off-season activity such as conferences are vital."