Planning Approval Granted for Trowbridge Leisure Centre

Planning permission has been secured for a new leisure centre situated in Trowbridge, a town within Wiltshire. The Strategic Planning Committee officially endorsed the application for the Trowbridge Leisure Centre on December 11, subject to specific conditions. Wiltshire Council indicated that a report containing the final plans will be presented to the Cabinet early next year for their consideration. Construction on the facility, which is estimated to cost approximately £25 million, is projected to commence in 2025. Councillor Ian Blair-Pilling, the cabinet member for leisure and public health, stated: “This is a significant moment for this project, and I’d like to thank all the officers, contractors, stakeholders and the public for their hard work and diligence in getting us to this stage.” He further added, “Our vision is to deliver a modern, impressive, energy efficient facility that will have health and well-being right at its heart and play a key role in linking that area of Trowbridge to the centre of town, improving what our county town has to offer.” As part of the planning process, Wiltshire Council engaged with local residents through a series of drop-in sessions and a survey to gather feedback on the proposals. Around 700 individuals attended the drop-in sessions held across the town during June, and 692 people submitted responses to the survey. Wiltshire Council confirmed that the leisure centre will be built using high-quality, robust materials, featuring glazed facades and a prominent entrance designed to welcome visitors. The building will incorporate solar panels on its available roof space, which will contribute to powering the entirely electric structure.