New gym and dance studio planned for former Sunderland paint plant

Sunderland City Council’s planning department has validated a change of use bid for an industrial unit in the Hendon ward.

According to planning documents, the Glaholm Road site was formerly used for the manufacturing of paint but is currently vacant.

New plans aim to transform the building into a gym/dance studio with two full-time employees.

Floor plans include a mix of rubber and laminate flooring, a section of astro turf and toilet facilities – with four existing parking spaces serving the development.

Proposed opening hours would be 6am-9pm, Monday to Friday and 7am-3pm on Saturday.

A final decision on the plans is expected by early December following consultation.

Comments can be made by writing to the council’s planning department or visiting its online planning portal.

For more information, visit www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-applications and search planning reference: 20/01798/FUL

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