Droylsden could soon be welcoming a new swimming pool on the site of an empty retail unit.
The former home of the Bright House, which closed over a decade ago, could soon be transformed into a new swimming facility operated by leisure company ‘Swim!’.
The organisation, which specialises in teaching children how to swim, has applied for planning permission to convert Unit F at Droylsden Shopping Centre, also known as Greenside Shopping Centre. The new leisure facility would measure 618 square metres and include a swimming pool, changing area, plant room, viewing lounge, reception and an office/staff area.
The developers, Swim Sports Club Limited, believe this plan could increase footfall in the town centre and bring a vacant unit back into use for a viable business.
Other nearby units at the shopping centre include Home Bargains and Iceland. A number of nearby units within the parade are currently vacant.
Planning papers read: “At the heart of the proposal, the application enables the provision of town centre uses within a town centre location. The proposal will support the enhancement of the vitality and viability of Droylsden District Centre by enabling existing commercial floorspace to be brought back into use for town centre purposes for a diversified purpose that will attract footfall to the centre.
“The benefits that arise from the proposal in terms of attraction to the District Centre to support its vitality and viability along with bringing back into use a very long-term vacant unit are clear, alongside the significant benefits of the proposed use that will promote health and well-being and social interaction.”
A decision on the proposal is expected in the coming months by Tameside council.
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