Farnborough's new leisure centre is another step closer, after Rushmoor Borough Council formally submitted the planning application outlining its plans to build the new leisure centre and swimming pool in Farnborough town centre.
The council plans to build the new leisure centre on the current Queensmead car park and it is set to include a 25-metre swimming pool and learner pool.
It will also have a gym offering more than 100 fitness stations (including special power-assisted equipment for people who are less mobile or active), studio space, a spin studio, soft play and a café. Parking would be provided on the neighbouring Pinehurst car park site.
The submission of the planning application follows a public consultation on the plans which took place in the summer, and in response to feedback from the public the council has submitted an updated design for the building which draws inspiration from other modern contemporary buildings in Farnborough, as well as town’s unique connections with aviation and the Farnborough International Airshow.
Councillor Sophie Porter, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Healthy Communities and Active Lives at Rushmoor Borough Council, said: “This is a significant moment for the project and represents months of work behind the scenes and I am delighted to share the updated designs with everyone.”
Councillor Porter added: “We are committed to giving residents back their leisure centre and our proposals also give us a unique opportunity to also rejuvenate the town centre and create a warm and welcoming community space where people can come together to have fun. We want to make sure that everyone has local opportunities for exercise, improved wellbeing and social connection and our new leisure will be a key part of this effort offering an affordable and inclusive space for fitness, swimming and recreation.”
For further information and to view the planning application, go to the Farnborough Leisure Centre page. The application is open for comments until the end of Tuesday 18 November.
The council’s Development Management Committee will be considering the planning application in the new year and subject to planning permission work could begin in the spring.
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