A new gym could be opening in nearby town 'subject to planning permission'
By Deborah Bowyer
2nd Aug 2022 | Local News
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A national gym chain is hopeful of opening in Crewe for 2023 - 'subject to planning permission' from Cheshire East Council.
In February, PureGym, confirmed that it would be opening on the Grand Junction Retail park - rather than the Phoenix Leisure Park.
The 24-hour gym chain targeted vacant premises at the former MFA Bowl unit last summer - this has since been approved for a Tenpin bowling centre.
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PureGym was delayed and opted for the Grand Junction Retail Park instead - inside the former Sofology unit.
This retail park plan has since been held up as PureGym has not managed to secure a change of use approval from Cheshire East Council.
PureGym remains optimistic it can still deliver a 24-hour gym to the Grand Junction Retail Park.
Yesterday (August 1), a PureGym spokesperson told Nub News: "PureGym is delighted to be bringing affordable, flexible fitness to Crewe early next year.
"Subject to planning permission, the state-of-the-art gym will be located at the Grand Junction Retail Park and will be open 24/7, offering members fixed pin and free weights, a functional area, group exercise studio classes and access to our PTs."
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Cheshire East Council is still accessing whether a gym is appropriate for the Crewe retail park.
In June, the council approved PureGym's external alterations application.
This included the construction of bi-fold doors, structural changes and an installation of an air conditioning plant.
The PureGym spokesperson added: "This will be a fantastic facility for the people of Crewe and surrounding communities, bringing investment to the local area and creating new jobs in the thriving fitness sector.
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"We very much hope we will be in a position to welcome new members in 2023."
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