Therme Manchester shares new images as planning approval is confirmed

New design plans for Therme Manchester have received approval from Trafford Council’s planning committee.

The updated scheme features a pavilion-style concept ‘immersed and enveloped in a natural landscape.’

The decision coincides with the appointment of Professor David Russell as the first UK-based CEO of Therme UK.

With 30 years of experience in delivering large-scale projects, Professor Russell has been involved in major ventures around the world including the London 2012 Summer Olympics, The Rugby World Cup in Japan 2019 and the $8 billion Expo 2020 in Dubai.

Speaking about the approval of the planning permission, Russell said: “Therme Manchester will be the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort. Our ambition is to make a positive difference in millions of people’s lives whilst creating a new wave in urban living.”

Therme Manchester attractions include large family and adults-only zones with swimming pools, slides, warm water lagoons, multi-sensorial saunas and a year-round urban beach.

There will also be water-based fitness classes, evidence-based wellness therapies, botanical gardens, immersive art, urban farms and educational activities to create an ‘integrated wellbeing concept for all ages.’

The resort is forecast to contribute over £4.5 billion to the UK economy, according to an independent PwC study, with most of the positive impact in the Greater Manchester area.

James Whittaker, Executive Director – Development at Peel L&P said: “After five years working in partnership with Therme, we are delighted to hear planning permission has been approved for this incredible, high-quality health and wellbeing resort in TraffordCity.

“We’re looking forward to working closely with the whole of the Therme team to deliver something truly unique and iconic in the UK, that is not only world-leading for health and wellbeing, but will also create a significant number of new jobs and have a huge positive economic impact for North West England.”

You can keep up to date with Therme’s progress on the group’s website here.