Green light for swim facility at Lichfield retail park

Plans to establish a new swimming facility at Lichfield retail park have been given the green light.

Four 25-metre pools will be established at the so-called Swim House in a former retail unit at the park, located on Eastern Avenue, alongside other amenities such as a a flotation room and space for a cafe.

Lichfield District Council granted permission for the change of use at the unit.

The Swim House is due to open next year, and 13 jobs are expected to be created.

Pictured: An artist's impression of what The Swim House may look like once opened