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A vacant warehouse could soon be transformed into a vibrant new sports hub.
Plans have been lodged with Sunderland City Council to turn the building on Lisburn Terrace, near Pallion New Road, into a dedicated gymnastics and sports facility.
The proposals have been submitted on behalf of AAA Sports, which specialises in gymnastics, trampolining, and cheerleading.
The organisation aims to expand to meet growing demand and support its continued growth.
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A spokesperson for AAA Sports said: "The development will bring the property back into productive use, improve its appearance and security, reduce waiting lists and expand sporting, educational, disability and community provision.
"In addition to safeguarding the organisation’s 24 existing jobs and three apprenticeships, the increased capacity provided by the development is expected to support further employment, training and apprenticeship opportunities."
The proposed facility would include a purpose-built training centre with a main hall designed for gymnastics, trampolining, cheerleading, and other sports.
Additional features would include administration offices, teaching spaces, welfare facilities, and a viewing area.
The application also outlines plans for dedicated parking, including disabled bays and a drop-off area.
The facility would operate via pre-booked, supervised, and timetable-controlled classes.
AAA Sports currently operates from Shakespeare Street in Southwick, but the site has reached full capacity.
Some activities have already been moved to satellite venues to cope with demand.
If approved, the new site would offer the necessary space and clear height, specialist training areas, classroom accommodation and accessible facilities to meet current demand.
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This would include disability and additional-support classes, adult participation, and school and community programmes.
The organisation believes the plans would allow it to "broadening opportunities for participation across the local community".
A decision from Sunderland City Council is expected following a consultation.