Plan to transform empty premises into gym

Gregory Projects has submitted a planning application to demolish a third of the 46,000 sq ft building on Elmfield Way in Bramley, Leeds, and refurbish the remaining 30,000 sq ft.

The scheme would also provide 130 new car parking spaces and retain a cluster of trees to the front of the site.

Leeds-based Gregory Projects has already secured a deal with the budget gym operator Pure Gym to take 20,000 sq ft leaving 10,000 sq ft available for sale or to let to another leisure operator.

The building has been empty since early 2011.

The surrounding area, which is predominantly residential, has seen investment recently with the building of a new Aldi store opposite which is expected to complete before the end of this year.

Richard Tovey, director at Gregory Projects, said, “The property has been vacant for a couple of years; our proposal will breathe new life into the building whilst delivering important facilities to the Bramley community and create over 30 new jobs. It will complement other new outlets in the vicinity, including the Aldi store.”

Angela Crawshaw, property director at Pure Gym added, “Pure Gym is very pleased to be working again with the Gregory Group with another exciting site proposition.

“This will be our third gym in Leeds, it complements our existing offer next to the Corn Exchange and the soon to open Pure Gym at the Merrion Centre.”

Subject to planning approval, Gregory Projects hopes to complete the refurbishment within six months of starting on site.

Colliers International is handling the planning process. Gent Visick and AWS are advising Gregory Projects on the marketing of the 10,000 sq ft available.