Plans for a luxury slimming, detox and fat loss retreat in Herne Bay could be provided the green light by council planners.
An application has actually been submitted by architect firm Ian Barber Associates on behalf of self-accepted detox queen Galia Grainger, that runs company Slimmeria.
The company already runs a retreat in Crowhurst, East Sussex, which attracts celebrities and various other higher profile clients.
Members of the preparation committee at Canterbury City Council have actually been recommended to grant permission for the proposal at a meeting on Tuesday, March 1, subject to the Environment Agency not raising any sort of objections.
The retreat would certainly be located on a vacant plot of land adjacent to Spray Cottage on East Cliff Parade.
Spray Cottage is an end of terrace property located on the seafront.
The preparation document states: “The application seeks preparation permission for the erection of a building to offer slimming, detox and fat loss retreat.
“The application proposes the erection of a detached building that will certainly incorporate seven rooms.
“The building proposed will certainly be two storeys higher and will certainly consist of a basement level.
“The basement will certainly serve a gym and treatment room along with the ground floor providing a kitchen, eating room, lounge and staff room.
“All of sleeping accommodation will certainly be contained on second floor level.”
A similar previous application for a detox retreat was refused in 2013 because of involves the plot would certainly be overdeveloped and have actually an “unacceptable impact upon residential amenity and the character and appearance of the Herne Bay Conservation Area”.
But founder of Slimmeria Mrs Grainger said the development would certainly put Herne Bay on the map.
She insisted it would certainly develop jobs and bring individuals that have actually “spending power” to the town.
“It’s a truly positive thing,” she said.
“Merely due to the fact that it’s different, it doesn’t make it bad.
“It is not a rehabilitation place. It is a detox retreat where individuals relax, re-believe and consider what’s truly important. They Can easily take a break from stressful lives.
“Herne Bay is an absolutely stunning location for this. That is why the Secretary of State has actually approved the road from Whitstable to Ramsgate. It is so beautiful.
“The fish and shellfish is fantastic in Herne Bay and Whitstable. We intend to usage local producers for our food.
“individuals that come to the retreat additionally have actually good spending power. They will certainly spend your hard earned cash in the shops, usage taxis and various other services. This will certainly bring your hard earned cash to the town.
“It will certainly put Herne Bay on the map.”
But residents have actually raised involves over loss of light, the environmental impact on the conservation area, the design of the building and intrusion of privacy.
Many of the objectors have actually pointed out that the building proposed is as well large and does not match in along with the historic houses already there.
Concerns over parking and noise have actually additionally been raised.
Despite objections, Canterbury City Council officers state the brand-new development would certainly not have actually a detrimental impact upon the Location and have actually recommended permission be granted.
The Slimmeria retreat in Crowhurst boasts “exclusive luxury” and a group of went through and dynamic health and fitness and yoga instructors, nutritionists and personal trainers too as massage and beauty therapists to “provide specialist tips on exactly how to maximise your intensive detox programme”.
Mrs Grainger said it currently counts a Sheik and presidents’ daughters among its clients.
For full details of the preparation meeting click here.
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