Whitchurch’s new state of the art leisure centre is a step closer to reality after it was granted planning permission on Thursday 5 October.

The £13.1million new swimming and fitness centre, which is being funded by Shropshire Council, was granted planning approval under delegated powers, and construction is now expected to begin early next year.

The new centre will include a six-lane 25m pool, a 41-station fitness suite, multi-function rooms and a café with 20 covers.

The ground floor will accommodate the café, changing village and pool, which will be overlooking the brook. Upstairs there will be a 41-station gym with state-of-the-art equipment and a flexible studio space that can be divided into two rooms.

It is anticipated the centre will open in mid-2025.

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