Gym and wellbeing centre at Unit 4, The Trade Yard, Barton-upon-Humber
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by North Lincs Planning Committee on 27 Aug 2025.
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval because the proposal would support economic activity without significant effects on employment land, character, amenity or flood risk.
“Flood risk and drainage Policy CS19 of the NLCS states that the council will support development proposals that avoid areas of current or future flood risk. The application site is within flood zone 2/3 (a) tidal and is therefore subject to the risk of flooding.”
“Conclusion This application for planning permission for a change of use to a modern gym facility and wellbeing centre is not considered to impact the character, setting or flood risk of the area. Whilst it is a departure from the allocated use of the land, the NPPF supports economic growth and opportunities for businesses to invest, expand and adapt.”
Officer report
Public comments
A site notice was displayed and no public comments were received.
“…consents, if required. It is worthy to note that significant undeveloped parts of Proposed Employment Site BARE-1 still remain. PUBLICITY A site notice has been displayed; no comments have been received.”
Officer report
Who spoke
The applicant said the industrial location would minimise impacts and that the gym would provide mental health support, rehabilitation and recovery.
Committee discussion
A councillor welcomed the proposal and said gyms were commonly located on industrial sites.
“Cllr Grant welcomed the proposal, stating that it was common for gyms to be sited on industrial sites.”
Minutes
The committee vote
The committee resolved to grant planning permission in accordance with the officer’s recommendation.
“Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.”
Minutes
Conditions attached
The permission included a three-year commencement limit, approved plans, and a requirement for roller shutter doors to remain closed except for access and egress.
“RECOMMENDATION Grant permission subject to the following conditions: The development must be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”
“The roller shutter doors shall remain closed at all times, except for access and egress.”
Officer report
Sources
- North Lincs Planning Committee minutes, 27 August 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of North Lincs's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Committee
- North Lincs Planning Committee
- Council
- North Lincs
- Date
- Wednesday 27 August 2025
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
- Application
- The application (council website)
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This committee's year
18 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 3 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.