A major development in Swindon, which will feature a new hotel, has been given the green light by Swindon Borough Council. 

The £270million development will regenerate the North Star site in Swindon.

In addition to a new 130-bedroom hotel, the project will also include a snow and ski centre, a 14-screen IMAX cinema with the largest IMAX screen in the UK plus new restaurants and retail units.

A detailed planning application for the scheme is expected to be submitted next Spring.