Outline plans for the redevelopment of the 12.8-acre (5.2-hectare) Chelsea Barracks site in Westminster, London, have been submitted to the local authority.

Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company - through its wholly-owned subsidiary Project Blue (Guernsey) - has lodged the proposals with Westminster Council. The mixed-use scheme aims to transform the former military barracks, which was closed to the public more than 150 years ago.

Plans include a boutique hotel, a community sports facility, public art and some of the first gardens to be created in Central London for more than 100 years. The masterplan for the site has been drawn up by Squire and Partners; Dixon Jones; and Kim Wilkie on behalf of Qatari Diar.

A Qatari Diar spokesperson said: "The sensitive regeneration of this site will deliver an authentic and sustainable new neighbourhood for London, reflecting the traditions, culture and diversity of this historic area of the capital. "Qatari Diar has a long-term commitment to London and, in particular, to the redevelopment and management of this site, despite very challenging current economic conditions."