Plans have been submitted to build an indoor water park and resort in Derbyshire – which would feature a large hotel, restaurants, bars and a family entertainment centre.

Great Wolf Resorts – described in planning documents as the largest operator of water park resorts in North America – are looking to build a family-oriented waterpark resort on land off the A619/Gapsick Lane junction on the outskirts of Clowne.

Planning documents said the proposals would result in “significant direct investment” in the area and act as a “positive catalyst” for future development.

The proposed development would be built on a 19.3-hectare (47.7-acre) site, which is currently agricultural land.

The proposed water park would consist of a range of attractions including slides, rides, lazy rivers, toddler pools and a wave machine.

The company said the proposed development would deliver “significant economic, social and environmental benefits” in the area and could create about 600 jobs.

It also estimated the increased number of visitors, if the proposed development gets the go-ahead, would lead to £1m of additional spend per year to the area.

The application will now be considered by the district council’s planning team.