A Pilates studio which caused a stir among some neighbours has been given the green light for a year.

The owner of Luco Wellness, Megan Smith, was praised by the planning committee at West Norfolk Council for opening her reformer Pilates studio in North Wootton.

Councillors unanimously agreed to approve the retrospective change of use of a swimming pool hut at Linnymead on Manor Road to a Pilates studio for a year.

This is to see if the conditions work, and it will be reviewed again by councillors in 2027.

Some neighbours voiced concerns about the 24-year-old’s plans, including over customer parking and noise levels.

However, councillors backed Ms Smith, with Cllr Richard Coates saying he could not hear any noise from the studio “at all” when he visited.

Ms Smith received praise for bringing “something different to West Norfolk”, and for Luco Wellness being an “excellent business”.

Luco Wellness has already been open for two months, with Ms Smith saying she can help with “rehabilitation, improving flexibility, or achieving a leaner physique”.

The studio is located at the back of Ms Smith’s grandparents’ property, alongside Luco Nourish, an on-site cafe which offers “takeaway organic matchas, coffees and açai bowls”.

During the meeting, Cllr Sue Lintern said she “fully supports the application”.

“I applaud this young lady for bringing forward a business in the current climate,” she said.

“Having looked for a reformer Pilates class myself, there are very few of them. She has spotted a gap in the market that will hopefully take off well for her.”

Main concerns from neighbours included customer parking.

A total of five customer spaces have been allocated, and a one-way system for customers to gain access to the studio has also been implemented.

Deputy leader of the council, Cllr Simon Ring, added: “I hope the neighbours can get back to how they once were and support this.

“It is an excellent business, and hopefully happiness will come back to North Wootton.”