A bankruptcy judge approved the $40.6 million sale of an unfinished Palm Beach hotel-condominium to an affiliate of a London-based hotel company, but an appeal is planned by Wellington developer Glenn Straub, a previous owner and creditor.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Erik Kimball in West Palm Beach approved the asset purchase agreement between the manager of Palm House Hotel property owner 160 Royal Palm LLC and LR U.S. Hotels Holdings LLC, an affiliate of London + Regional Properties.

Kimball approved the private sale that breaks down to $39.6 million in cash, $450,000 in real estate brokerage commissions, a $350,000 breakup fee with a stalking-horse bidder and a $250,000 settlement with the town of Palm Beach.