David Lloyd Clubs, the UK’s leading premium health, fitness and wellness group, has been given planning approval for a new state-of-the-art club at Wirral Waters.
Planning permission was given by Wirral Council this week and the decision marks a significant milestone for the regeneration of one of the most ambitious projects being delivered by waterside regeneration specialists, Peel Waters. Subject to final preparations, construction is expected to begin later this year.
The club will be located on the Bidston Dock site off Wallasey Bridge Road and paves the way for further investment into the local area. The facility is expected to create over 100 new jobs once operational, along with a further 60 jobs during the construction phase.
The new family-friendly Club will include:
- A new state-of-the-art gym with Personal Training
- Heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools
- Kids indoor and outdoor swimming pools
- Stars swimming and tennis coaching programmes
- Premium group exercise studios
- Family facilities including indoor soft play area and DL Kids Club
- Match-quality tennis, padel, pickleball and badminton facilities
- Luxury Spa Retreat with Spa Garden
David Lloyd Clubs is passionate about making its clubs a comfortable and welcoming place for members to come together with friends and family to promote physical and mental health and wellness.
The club will also feature a stylish Clubroom for members to meet with friends or enjoy a bite to eat, as well as large and inviting spaces to work, relax and socialise. Family sits right at the heart of David Lloyd Clubs and plans include a range of facilities for children as well as adults including a soft play, and spaces for after-school and holiday clubs, offering fun and active childcare solutions for parents outside of school hours.
David Lloyd Leisure is committed to creating positive communities both inside and outside of its clubs and will explore opportunities to develop local community partnerships. The new club will complement the Peel Waters’ vision of creating a healthy and sustainable community, as well as supporting the wider regeneration of the Wirral. David Lloyd Clubs has made a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030 and the new club will incorporate the latest in sustainability technology to ensure it operates as efficiently as possible.
Located close to major transport links, including the M53, the Mersey Tunnel, and Birkenhead North train station, the new club will be easily accessible to people across the Wirral.
This project forms part of the wider vision for Wirral Waters – long-term regeneration transforming the area into a vibrant, mixed-use community with new homes, green public spaces and amenities, as well as places for businesses to grow.
Richard Mawdsley, Director of Development for Wirral Waters at Peel Waters, said:
“We’re delighted that Wirral Council has approved this application. The new David Lloyd Club will bring a nationally recognised, premium health and wellbeing brand to Wirral Waters – delivering not only fantastic new facilities, but also significant investment and jobs opportunities for the local community.”
“This is also a major milestone in the creation of a new leisure-led, mixed-use destination in the Bidston Moss area. The addition of this facility will help transform the area into a vibrant hub for residents and visitors to enjoy.”
Stuart Caswell, New Clubs Acquisition Director, David Lloyd Clubs, commented:
“We are delighted to be able to bring a new David Lloyd Club to Wirral. Its great news for the local community as, not only will it allow local residents to enjoy happier healthier lives, it will also create numerous jobs across a range of roles in the sports and hospitality sector.”
Leader of Wirral Council, Cllr Paula Basnett, also commented:
“This development is a clear vote of confidence in Wirral Waters and in the future of our borough. It will deliver jobs, support long-term growth, and accelerate inward investment. Projects like this demonstrate that Wirral is ambitious, competitive, and ready to lead the next phase of regeneration.”
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