Planning Approved for New Leisure Centre and Civic Offices in Swadlincote

Planning permission has been granted for a new leisure centre and civic office development in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, marking a significant milestone in the town’s wider regeneration programme.

The scheme has been designed by CPMG Architects and will replace the existing Green Bank Leisure Centre and local authority offices, creating modern leisure, community and workplace facilities while supporting the continued regeneration of Swadlincote town centre.

Enabling works are expected to commence during summer 2026, with the development scheduled to open in spring 2028.

Project Overview

The approved development will deliver a state-of-the-art leisure centre alongside new civic office accommodation within a landscaped parkland setting.

The leisure centre will include:

• Six-court sports hall

• Two swimming pools

• Fitness suite

• Multi-purpose activity studios

• Enhanced public access and circulation routes

• Improved connections to surrounding parkland and open spaces

The civic office element will provide:

• Modern office accommodation across three levels

• Open-plan workspaces

• Meeting and collaboration areas

• Extensive glazing to maximise natural light and views

• Solar shading systems to improve energy performance

The development has been designed to maximise connectivity with its surrounding environment, incorporating landscaping and public realm enhancements throughout the site.

Sustainability and Design Strategy

A key focus of the project is environmental performance and long-term sustainability.

The building will operate using:

• Air source heat pump technology

• Roof-mounted photovoltaic panels

• Energy-efficient building systems

• Biodiversity enhancements

• Sustainable landscaping measures

The scheme is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 26,000kg of CO₂ annually.

The design has also been carefully developed to reflect the site’s location within the National Forest, incorporating timber features and landscape-led design principles to complement the surrounding environment.

Landscape design has been delivered by Ares Landscape Architects.

Project Team

Client:

South Derbyshire District Council

Lead Architect:

CPMG Architects

Landscape Architect:

Ares Landscape Architects

Procurement Route:

Procure Partnerships Professional Services

Framework

Location:

Swadlincote

South Derbyshire

Strategic Context

The project forms part of South Derbyshire District Council’s wider investment in health, wellbeing, sport and community infrastructure.

Public consultation played a significant role in shaping the final design, with feedback from residents, sports clubs and community groups resulting in enhancements including an increase in the size of the sports hall.

The development is expected to become a key civic and leisure destination for the area while supporting wider regeneration objectives within Swadlincote town centre.

ConstructNet Opportunity Analysis

With planning approval secured and enabling works due to commence during summer 2026, the project provides early visibility of future supply chain opportunities.

Potential opportunities may include:

• Enabling and site preparation works

• Groundworks and infrastructure

• Structural frame packages

• Timber and façade systems

• Roofing works

• Mechanical and electrical installations

• Swimming pool specialist works

• Sports and leisure fit-out packages

• Landscaping and external works

• Renewable energy systems

• Building materials supply

• Plant hire

• Waste management and recycling services

The leisure and civic sectors continue to generate significant investment opportunities across the UK, making this scheme one to monitor as procurement activity progresses towards delivery.

Key Dates

Planning Approval: Secured

Enabling Works: Summer 2026

Target Completion: Spring 2028

Location: Swadlincote, South Derbyshire

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