PLANS to extend a hotel near Droitwich Spa have been prompted by its popularity with travellers.

The Travelodge, at Rashwood, is seeking permission to build a further 28 bedrooms at its site off the A38.

Bosses want to build the extension on the car parking area. They also plan to create a new road access and an extra 31 parking spaces.

The site also boasts a Little Chef restaurant.

A Travelodge spokesman said: "Being so close to the M5, our services are in great demand and we believe the extra rooms would easily be filled.

"We have also decided to re-site our access road for safety reasons."

He added that if the development is approved it could create new jobs.

Blueprints have been submitted to Wychavon District Council for consideration.

A hotel and McDonald's restaurant are expected to be opened in nearby Wychbold next year.