Plans submitted to convert gym inside Mexborough’s Empress Building into holiday accommodation

Plans have been submitted to Doncaster Council to convert the first floor of Mexborough’s Empress Building into 12 holiday lets.

Built in the 1920s, the Empress Building contains a historic ballroom and events space on its ground floor.

Several businesses separately occupy parts of the building today, including a boxing gym on the first floor.

If approved, the boxing gym will be converted into 12 self-contained bedrooms containing en suite bathrooms to be let on a short-term basis.

The rooms will serve as accommodation for guests of the ballroom and events space as well as the wider area.

A supporting statement described the plans as “a unique offering that will benefit Mexborough town centre and promote bringing tourism into the area.”

So far, there have been no objections from council consultees in highways, waste management, design and conservation.