Stirling gym plans expansion into Fife with bid to change former depot
Plans to turn part of a former depot into a gym have been unveiled
.A Stirling based company wants approval from Fife Council to make the changes at Unit 6, Craig Mitchell House, Queensway Industrial Estate, in Glenrothes.
Limitless Fitness wants to create a new members only fitness centre in the former depot, and re-configure the car park.
Its plans include a range of fitness and training areas including a main gym area, specialised gym area, Hyrox training area, spin studio, boxing area, consultation facilities, changing accommodation, sauna facilities and associated reception and administration space. The proposals also include cycle parking facilities and the retention of existing parking provision serving the site
A supporting statement said: “The proposed development seeks to make productive use of an existing industrial unit as part of a fully-occupied building through the introduction of a modern fitness facility which will broaden the range and choice of leisure and health opportunities available within Glenrothes.
“It will form an elite gym focused on the strength and conditioning sector. The gym will provide a member-only facility which focuses on strength and cardio based training in a club environment, fostering community and enhancing health and wellbeing.
“The proposal will support investment, create employment opportunities and make use of existing infrastructure whilst requiring only limited alterations to the existing building.”
It would be Limitless Fitness’ first venture in Fife, having successfully opened outlets in Stirling and Cumbernauld.
The property has been used for commercial and storage-related uses. The applicant said it was extensively marketed for some time “without any market interest in industrial use of the premises.”
Limitless Fitness, which plans to lease the unit, said: “The proposals will create a specialist fitness destination within Glenrothes that will offer a broader range of health and fitness opportunities than those typically available within conventional gym formats. The development will provide facilities suitable for strength training, functional fitness, Hyrox training, spin-based exercise classes and boxing activities, enabling the building to support a diverse range of users and fitness requirements.
“The facility will operate on a 24- hour basis, providing flexibility for members and allowing usage patterns to be spread throughout the day..”
Councillors will consider the application in due course.