David Lloyd Leisure secures approval for large health club in Yeovil, Somerset

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has secured planning permission for a new health and racquets club in Yeovil, Somerset.

The facility will feature a large health club with a gym area and exercise studios, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an internal spa and an external spa garden. Other areas inside the club feature two indoor courts within a sports hall, an activity area and lounge facilities – including a business hub and terrace.

There will also be three outdoor tennis courts within an enclosed air dome structure, six outdoor padel courts enclosed within a canopy, an outdoor multi-use court and an outdoor battle box exercise facility.

The plans received final approval from Somerset Council’s planning officers, which means that construction could begin within the next six months.

DLL is working on the plans in partnership with private property company, Abbey Manor Group.

The DLL club will be located on “Plot E” of Abbey Manor Group’s Bunford Park development which features 185 homes.

Led by Executive Chair, Glenn Earlam, David Lloyd Clubs currently operates 135 full-service health and racquet clubs.

Of these, 105 are in the UK and the other 30 in mainland Europe, operated under three brands: David Lloyd Clubs, Harbour Clubs and Meridian Spa and Fitness in Germany.

As well as gyms and exercise studios, the facilities offer a wide range of racquet facilities, from tennis, badminton, squash to pickleball and padel.