Plans to turn allocated business and commercial space at a new development on Lower Bristol Road into a private gym for people living in the build-to-rent apartments above have been submitted.
The site on the Lower Bristol Road in Bath
The planning application for Unit 2 in Block 2 of Signal Box Yard says a dedicated gym will improve the quality of life for residents, together with their family and friends.
The gym would not be open to the general public but would have the same look as a commercial gym, which is permitted under the approved development.
Frosted glazing to part of the frontage is being proposed, but an existing planning condition prevents this without express permission from the planning authority.
Access to the gym would be via a door from the residents’ parking area with a keycard. The application adds that entrance doors at the front would be kept for emergency use so the frontage would not look inaccessible and there would be no unacceptable harm to the vitality or viability of this part of Lower Bristol Road.
To prevent any disturbance to residents in the block, there would be mitigation measures including impact-resistant flooring, impact washers on weight machines and anti-vibration measures on aerobic machines.
The planning reference is 25/01933/FUL. Any comments should be made to the council before 9th June.
