'Classy addition' - three new leisure facilities planned for Ribble Valley hotel complex
The buildings will offer nail treatments, pilates and a gym expansion.
A Lancashire hotel complex could soon be given a major overhaul, if plans for three new leisure buildings are given the green light.
Bosses at Foxfields Country Hotel in Whalley Road, Billington, have applied for permission to build three single-storey leisure facility buildings within the hotel grounds.
They say it would be a ‘classy addition’ to the site, which already attracts customers from across the North West and further afield.
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A planning statement to Ribble Valley Borough Council (RVBC) says: “The development supports and enhances the existing hotel operation by providing three dedicated leisure functions: The first leisure facility building will provide a permanent space for nail and massage treatments. Currently, this activity takes place within hotel bedrooms, requiring equipment to be moved between rooms. The proposed facility offers a purpose-built environment, improving both operational efficiency and guest experience.
“The second leisure facility building will function as an extension to the existing gym facilities. The current gym is operating at capacity, and this additional space will allow more guests to access fitness facilities during their stay, improving the overall offering of the hotel.
“The third leisure facility building will provide a multi-use space and dedicated zone for Pilates sessions. At present, the hotel’s conference room is used for storage of the Pilates equipment, making it inconvenient to host events. The new building resolves this conflict by providing a flexible and accessible space for the Pilates sessions. Collectively, these uses align with the ongoing operation of the hotel and enhance its viability as a leisure destination.”
How would it look?
The application makes reference to the design being ‘deliberately simple and robust, reflecting the rural character of the area’. The buildings will be constructed using natural stone, with detailing such as quoins and window surrounds. The roofs will be flat in form, providing ‘a clean and contemporary contrast to the traditional material palette’. The planning statement says: “This simplicity avoids unnecessary visual complexity and allows the buildings to sit quietly within their setting. The overall appearance is restrained, ensuring the development enhances rather than detracts from the character of the hotel grounds.”
Parking
There will be no change to the existing parking arrangements at the hotel. The proposed development is intended solely for use by existing hotel guests and as such, the applicant does not anticipate additional traffic generation or increased pressure on the car park.
A decision will be made in coming weeks by RVBC.
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