£12m Clayton-le-Moors leisure centre gets government green light

Construction work is set to begin in early 2024 on a £12m leisure centre in Clayton-le-Moors, after plans for the facility received the final approval from the central government.

Hyndburn Council’s planning application for the sports and leisure complex had been referred to the Secretary of State for review, due to the size of the scheme and its location on protected Green Belt area.

Located at Wilsons Playing Fields in Clayton-le-Moors, the new centre will include a four-lane, 25 metre swimming pool, a fitness suite, sauna and steam room, group exercise studio, café, large changing village and dedicated changing facilities that will service teams making use of the various outdoor sports facilities.

Delivered in partnership with Sport England, funding for the project has been allocated by Hyndburn Council as part of the borough’s leisure transformation plan.

Designed by Pozzoni Architecture, the new building will be designed to optimise energy efficiencies. Air source heat pumps, solar panels and the utilisation of the very latest Low and Zero Carbon Technologies will all support the council’s ambition to achieve net zero by 2030.

Councillor Marlene Haworth, Leader of Hyndburn Borough Council, said: “The development of the new leisure and sports centre is part of our ongoing commitment to provide everyone in our community with the leisure and social opportunities they need to prosper. The modern building will complement the existing outdoor sports facilities creating opportunities for the whole community to enjoy.”