Planning permission for a new £5.5m Premier Inn hotel close to Belfast International Airport has been granted.
The 81-bedroom three-storey development will be located at the junction of Antrim Road, Airport Road and British Road.
Permission was granted previously in 2018 and 2023.
This latest planning permission was granted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee on Monday evening.
Construction of the new hotel is expected to create 30 jobs with a further 30 jobs post-construction.
Senior planning officer Alicia Leathem told the committee proposed changes relate to design and appearance.
She indicated the site is located on land zoned for airport use and the application was considered “acceptable”.
The officer said one letter of objection has been received in relation to concerns over road safety and visibility but she said the Department for Infrastructure has no objection. Access will be at Antrim Road.
SDLP councillor Roisin Lynch highlighted a “blind bend” on a main arterial route in the vicinity.
However, the council’s head of planning, Barry Diamond, said he was not aware of any upgrade plans by the Department for Infrastructure at this time.
Sinn Fein councillor Annemarie Logue asked about a pedestrian link into the airport commenting on “very poor pedestrian access” in that area.
Mr Diamond said a pedestrian link is planned between the hotel and airport.
Alliance councillor Tom Campbell proposed accepting the recommendation to approve the application saying “it is a significant investment”.
Planning permission was approved unanimously.
A report to the planning committee said: “The proposed lay-out will provide 125 car parking spaces and seven mobility-impaired parking spaces.
“As this hotel is situated within close proximity to the airport, the hotel will also need to cater for guests who wish to park, stay and fly.”
A new right-hand turning lane was also proposed along Antrim Road.