A derelict tower block which has been lying empty for more than a decade could be transformed into a 180-bed hotel.

Carlton Properties hopes to turn the Alfa Laval site, in Great West Road, Brentford, into two hotels, offices, 206 flats and houses and a 361-space underground car park.

The development - with the second hotel having 151 beds - would scale up to 12 storeys in height.

Carlton Properties submitted the application to Hounslow Council last month, and a public consultation has been launched.

Residents have welcomed the plans for the derelict site.

Rachel Allum, 38, of Layton Road, Brentford, said: “The site couldn’t be worse than now.

“It’s a derelict wasteground and it’s great if it can be utilized, as long as there’s no environmental impact and electricity cuts.”

The old factory and barren land around it has been subject to a number of planning applications since 2002.

The council has allowed companies to cover the tower in huge advertising banners which can be seen by passing motorists on both the M4 and A4.

Paul Ballil, 53, a sales manager, of Great West Road, Brentford, said: “It looks better with the adverts and I hope they build the hotel. We are angry they left it derelict for so long, it’s the only site off the Great West Road that needs to be developed.

“I am looking forward to them regenerating the area and no more kids throwing stones and making trouble on the site.”

A spokesman for Carlton Properties said speculation there was lead in the old building had not been confirmed by engineers who inspected the site.

He added: “We’ve had a lot of engineers in there checking the building can cope still with its disuse, and that it is strong enough, but that all seemed fine. There will be some ongoing investigations once the planning is sorted.”

The development - which could take three years to build - would include family houses with gardens, and a chemist or dental surgery.

Brentford Councillor Matt Harmer said: “The site has been unused for so long that we want to make sure we get the right use for it.

“Residents will want to see the site used for something and it’s up to councillors to make sure that it’s the best possible use of the site for the long term.”