Sectors
Gyms and fitness.
Studios, boutique fitness and 24 hour gyms. Approval for the use, the hours and the fit out, so you can open on time.
Gyms are generally defined as a recreation facility (indoor) under Sydney's LEPs. The use is permitted in many business, commercial and industrial zones, though not all, and some sites rely on existing consents or use rights.
Once permissibility is settled, councils focus on noise, hours and management. A clear Plan of Management and a sensible acoustic strategy usually make the difference. The best time to check all of this is before you sign the lease.
What we help with
- Change of use to a gym or studio
- 24 hour operation
- Noise and vibration from training areas
- Class sizes and member numbers
- Parking, access and loading
- Checking whether an existing consent covers the use
Relevant services
How we help.
- 01Pre-DA AdviceA clear read on what council is likely to support, before you sign a lease or buy a site.
- 02Development ApplicationsFull DA preparation and lodgement, from site analysis to the notice of determination.
- 03S4.55 ModificationsChanges to an existing consent, including trading hours, layouts, conditions and staging.
- 04SEE & Plans of ManagementStatements of Environmental Effects and operational plans written to the controls that apply.
Free consultation
Tell us about your site.
A free 20 minute call by phone or video with Ethan. No obligation, no hard sell. You leave with a clear view of where you stand.
- The likely approval pathway for your proposal
- The main risks, and how to manage them
- A fixed fee proposal within 48 hours if you want to proceed