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Search the Public Notice PortalA leisure centre in Gidea Park is hoping to build a spa garden, despite previous plans being blocked.
Leisure centre chain David Lloyd has again applied for planning permission to create an outdoor spa garden at its Gidea Park site in Squirrels Heath Lane, featuring a sauna, hydro pools, plunge pools and a fireplace.
The proposals follow Havering Council rejecting similar plans from the club in October last year, which as well as a spa garden included three padel courts and a kids' play area.
The planning officer said the scheme failed to address concerns about noise and light pollution and, as a result, the leisure centre has scrapped all but the spa garden part of the proposals.
In its covering letter for the application, agent Lichfields said: "The planning application is a significantly reduced proposal to that refused planning permission of 8th October 2025, with padel courts and associated lighting no longer being pursued, with spa garden intended for quiet enjoyment linked with the club's internal spa area.
"Supportive work in respect of the noise assessment submitted alongside the planning application demonstrates there will be adverse impact to amenity."
The new proposal would see the spa garden built to the south of the main club buildings - on part of one of the current tennis courts - with access via foot from the existing internal spa.
David Lloyd said it has had "considerable requests" from members to improve the outdoor facilities and that this development "aims to address these requests".
Havering Council is expected to make a decision on the plans by June 18.
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