A planning application from AM Sci Tech to change the use of the Innovation Centre at Aberdeen Energy Park from business to leisure has been approved.
The decision paves the way for the development of a gym or fitness facility at the heart of the growing Bridge of Don community. Located on Exploration Drive, the Innovation Centre is a building set over two floors and extending to approximately 14,000 sq ft.
The approved change of use comes at a time of residential growth in the surrounding neighbourhood. With nearly 900 new homes under construction or in the planning pipeline, demand for fitness and leisure amenities is said to have surged.
Gordon Pirie, asset manager at Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks, said, “We are delighted to have secured planning permission for the change of use at the Innovation Centre. This approval marks a major step forward in delivering a new leisure facility that supports the needs of residents and businesses alike. A gym operator will bring real added value to the park and to the wider Bridge of Don area.”
The introduction of a gym aligns with AM Sci Tech’s wider vision for Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks as a multi-purpose destination. With planning permission now secured, AM Sci Tech is seeking expressions of interest from gym operators and leisure providers.
Knight Frank and Ryden are joint agents for Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks.
