The person behind the application is Matthew Mawson and his plan is to turn a warehouse unit that is currently lying vacant into a 24-hour centre for physical fitness. The building in question is Vyas House and is located on Armstrong Road. It has not been used since March of last year, when the previous tenants vacated it. This proposal is the first one since then to get as far as an application for planning permission.
If Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council decides to grant this application, the gymnasium will contain equipment to allow members to use it for getting fit. It may also provide work for other Basingstoke businesses, such as printers that create promotional Pens and similar items, as gyms sometimes give these away to help promote themselves when first opening.
According to the Basingstoke Gazette, the application says:
“We would like to provide a facility that offers the right equipment for persons that want to train in strength and conditioning, providing equipment that is often lacking in commercial gyms and privately-owned facilities.”
It would create a number of jobs in a wide range of roles from cleaning staff to personal trainers and fitness instructors.Get a Free Quote for Pens Get a Free Quote for Plans