Plans for new Hartlepool town centre health spa are approved
Plans have been approved to provide a new town centre spa and wellness centre.
Proposals had been submitted to Hartlepool Development Corporation to transform the first, second and third floors of 48 Church Street, which currently sit vacant, into a “vibrant, health-focused community asset”.
The application from Amy Blohm, from Blohmskie Ltd, stated the scheme would include the creation of purpose-designed treatment rooms, ice bath therapy zones and full-size commercial saunas.
A report from development corporation planning officers has now confirmed the proposals have been approved, ruling them “acceptable”.
Plans note the centre will operate on a membership-based system and be open to the general public, providing “structured, affordable access to physical and mental health support services”.
Documents added the development will “create a high-quality, specialist wellness facility in the heart of the town centre” and provide two full-time and four part-time jobs.
The ground floor of the property is currently occupied by bar and restaurant Blue Valentines and is unaffected by the proposal.