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# Plans for new swimming facility in Lichfield are approved
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/plans-for-new-swimming-facility-in-lichfield-are-approved/
- Published: 2021-03-08T08:53:19.000Z
- Updated: 2021-03-08T08:53:39.000Z
- Description: Plans for a new swimming facility in Lichfield have been approved.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Business, Planning, Sport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

![An artist's impression of The Swim House](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/da12e76e-e606-4804-b241-8b012be36698-copy.jpg)

An artist’s impression of The Swim House

Plans for a new swimming facility in Lichfield have been approved.

An empty retail unit at Lichfield Retail Park, on Eastern Avenue, has been earmarked for The Swim House.

The scheme will feature a 25-metre four-lane pool, a dry training facility, physio access, flotation room and a cafe space.

A spokesperson for planning consultancy Holland Lloyd said:

![An artist's impression of The Swim House](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/f8707f28-aacd-4659-982f-c3f4f5592709-copy.jpg)

An artist’s impression of The Swim House

> “This will be the first of its kind nationwide. Providing top-class coaching for all levels of ability, helping with a baby’s first experience, to learning to swim and advancing elite athletes.  
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> “The facility will provide 25 hours’ worth of primary school water time per week, benefiting residents of the district too.  
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> “This proposal will be an excellent addition to the city and we are delighted to be involved.  
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> “The proposal will deliver access to pool time for schools and clubs, while also helping elite athletes on their journey to gold.”  
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> Holland Lloyd spokesperson

Thirteen new jobs are expected to be created as part of the project.

Full details are available [on The Swim House website](https://dry-pool.co.uk/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).