LASER eye surgery, non-evasive cosmetic surgery and botox treatments could be available from a new medical centre in Gorse Hill.

A planning application for the centre in Kembrey Street has been submitted to Swindon Council and if granted would see an 880 square metre two-storey building constructed.

The site, next to Kembrey Business Park, pictured right,is currently being used as a car park.

And the proposed medical centre has been given a tentative thumbs up by Gorse Hill and Pinehurst councillor John Ballman.

"I welcome the fact that this planning application is in," he said.

"But we haven't yet seen the detail.

"Of course I would welcome any new employment opportunity it would bring to the area.

"But until more information is made available that's all I can say."

The facility will be a modern and purpose-built to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

The scale of jobs created at the site is in accordance with the site's designation and will provide a range of skilled and non-skilled job opportunities.

The planning application states: "It is likely the development will enhance employment within the area.

"It is envisaged that approximately 40 jobs will be created at the site.

"A number of alternative sites have been reviewed in seeking an appropriate location for this development. However, given the scale and accessibility of this site, the application site provides the most appropriate location for this development proposal.

"The site will provide a range of services which are not currently provided within the Swindon area.

"Therefore, there is a need for the development, which is not currently being met within the existing health care provision Of Swindon."

Other sites considered for the medical centre included the old Swindon College in Regent Circus and the land adjoining Thames-down Transport's depot in Barnfield.

The application was submitted by last week by Rapleys, an agent based in London, on behalf of CityMed Investments LLP.

The planning application will be heard at the end of next month.