ROAD safety concerns have been flagged up about plans to transform an industrial building into a trampoline park for families and children.

An application to convert a unit on the Whitegate Industrial Estate in Caia Park by a company called Launch Pad was submitted to Wrexham Council last month.

The facility will be open to the public for freestyle sessions, formal team-based sessions and a range of fitness programmes.

Group and children’s’ party bookings would also be encouraged.

According to the company, it will create 25 full-time equivalent jobs.

The application was discussed at this month's meeting of Caia Park Community Council, for members to give their backing or pass on any concerns they had.

Whitegate County Councillor Brian Cameron said that he was holding back from giving his opinion for now, but said he did have slight concerns about pedestrianisation.

He said: "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little concerned.

"I am concerned about it being in the centre of an industrial estate and there will be young children going there when you have only got to see the size of some of the wagons there."

Queensway Cllr Michelle Downward said that while it wasn't a planning consideration, it might be difficult for some parents on the estate to be able to afford to take their children, who would go past it regularly and be keen to go there.

A planning statement, submitted with Launch Pad's application stated: “This type of facility is now established as a popular family destination and when operating at the top end of the industry in terms of product mix and service ethic proves to be very successful at providing additional leisure provision, consistent with public policy.

“In the development of this project the applicant will benefit from the support of Luna Trampolines – the directors of which have many, many years experience in development a wide range of leisure operations across a broad spectrum of leisure venue types.

“While the facility is primarily a trampoline park, for the comfort of visitors non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks will be available together with light meals and snacks.

“Trampoline parks are a modern expanding leisure pursuit and this project will enhance the surrounding area with jobs for residents and those suffering arguably the greatest economic disadvantage, young adults.”

If the plans are successful, the park would open from 9am to 9pm from Monday to Thursday as well as on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Opening hours would be increased to 9am to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays .

The facility will be managed through an online booking system to avoid overcrowding.

Other sites were considered for the park, including on Wrexham Industrial Estate and in the town centre.

However, the 2,368 square metre building was found to be most suitable.

The application will be considered by Wrexham Council's planning committee at a later date.