A RETROSPECTIVE planning application has been submitted for a pilates studio.

Proposals have been sent in to council planners for the change of use of a premises from ancillary storage to the pilates studio.

Applicant Emily Cunliffe sent in the proposals for Emily' Reformer Pilates Studio, to the rear of 99-101 Greenfield Road, Dentons Green, off Tennis Street. 

Pilates involves a system of exercises using special apparatus, designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness.

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The application states that "internally minor alterations have been made" while the "overall footprint ad size of the building have not been altered".

It adds: "The studio will contain five reformer pilates beds with one designated for demonstration purposes during classes".

It was added that "operating times have been carefully planned to avoid peak hours for neighbouring shops, ensuring minimal impact on local traffic".

The change of use was completed and started in June this year, plans add.

The application adds there are five part-time employees and opening hours are 7am to 9am on weekdays and 4pm to 8pm.

Saturdays are 9am to noon and Sundays and Bank Holidays 8am to 11am.

The application adds that clients are "actively encouraged to walk to the studio" and the numbers attending have been "small and manageable".

The application is on standard public consultation until Monday, November 18 with a decision due by December 20.

 

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