A GYM chain owned by a former Olympian could open next to an Abingdon church.
The Fitness Space is flexing its muscles at Vale of White Horse District Council in a bid to open above TSB bank, at 1 Stert Street.
Headed by former 400m athlete Tim Benjamin, the gym operator wants to transform two empty upper floors neighbouring St Nicolas Church.
A change of use application is due to be decided by the council by November 8.
It is currently considering plans to open a branch of the same gym in Wantage town centre.
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