00:01To the Black Country, where a plan to open a 24-hour gym at a former factory site in
00:07West Bromwich could still go ahead, despite being refused by Sandwell Council.
00:12The proposal by Day One Gyms relates to part of the former Trident Steelworks on Albion
00:17Road.
00:18Council has rejected the scheme, saying it conflicts with policies protecting land for
00:23housing and employment use.
00:24The company has now appealed to the Planning Inspectorate, which can overturn the decision.
00:30The site has long been earmarked for development, but remains unused.
00:34The applicant says the gym would reuse a vacant building and meet local needs.
00:39The council says it would undermine wider development plans.
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