Aspria gets consent for Brussels club

European health club operator, Aspria Holdings, has obtained detailed planning consent for a family club in Brussels.

Formed in March 2000 by a joint venture between PMB Ventures and Apollo Real Estate to develop premium heath and fitness clubs in continental Europe, the company has two clubs in Germany and one in Brussels.

The planning consent for the Royal La Rasante family club in Woluwe, Brussels, has been secured after many years of negotiations, says chief executive of Aspria, Brian Morris. The company has also signed heads of terms for a large club in Frankfurt and hope to start another in Hamburg later this year. Details: +44 (0)20 8971 9900 or Health Club Management Feb 2003, p32