Plans for large leisure complex revealed

The proposed sports and leisure facilities would be located on the new Kettering estate off Hanwood Park Avenue in Kettering

Detailed plans for a large health and wellness club on a new housing estate have been unveiled.

Gym group David Lloyds Clubs has submitted proposals to North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) to build a health, racquets and wellness club in Kettering, Northamptonshire.

The proposed sports and leisure facilities would be located on the new Kettering estate off Hanwood Park Avenue, near junction 10 of the A14.

The council is due to make a decision on whether to approve the plans in June following a public consultation.

Proposals for the site include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a luxury spa retreat and garden, four exercise studio spaces, an indoor sports hall, padel courts and tennis facilities.

It will include a series of lounge rooms and terraces, changing facilities, kids' play areas and a car park with 234 spaces.

Proposals for the site include indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a luxury spa retreat and garden

The applicant said in its planning statement that the complex will "contribute to the Borough's projected demand" for new sporting provision.

Developers have also stated that the facility would create 100 full time jobs once open.

In January, residents attended a public exhibition event on the plans and the leisure company reported that feedback was "overwhelmingly positive".

The proposed development falls within the existing outline planning permission for the wider Hanwood Park masterplan which earmarked the land for an employment/ leisure zone.

Once complete, the estate will provide thousands of new homes along with other amenities.

A consultation on the finalised plans, launched by NNC, will be open for public feedback until 19 April.