Henley private members club to extend spa and fitness centre

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A private members club in Henley has bene granted permission to extend its spa and fitness centre including a new state-of-the-art 'yoga pod'.

Phyllis Court Club in Henley has had plans approved to extend its existing spa and gym to add a new studio and workout space to its facilities.

The addition comprises of a ground floor gym extension with a pergola, allowing the club to host more exercise classes - including some outside, under a new all-weather covering - and a first floor 'yoga pod' extension.

Phyllis Court Clube extension CGIs - planning applicationArtist's impression of the new 'yoga pod' for the extension at Phyllis Court Club (Image: BACA Aquatecture)

This will take the shape of a freestanding, circular addition to the upper floor with a oculus roof light, designed specifically for yoga as "an immersive, meditative retreat" with the intention of creating a "serene, Zen-like atmosphere".

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The application was submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council last December and received planning permission on April 8.

Phyllis Court Clube extension CGIs - planning applicationArtist's impression of the new look for the building at Phyllis Court Club (Image: BACA Aquatecture)

In their recommendation to approve the scheme, planning officers for the council said: "In officers view, the proposal would form a cohesive and subordinate addition, maintaining an appropriate visual relationship with the host building.

"It would not result in harm to the character or appearance of the site, nor to the wider surrounding area and is therefore considered acceptable in design terms."

Phyllis Court Club was established in 1906 and is set in an 18-acre estate and manor, with hotel rooms, a restaurant and boat house on the bank of the River Thames.

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