A former Holland & Barrett store in the centre of Warwick could be turned into a tutoring business, if plans are signed off by the district council.

Mathnasium has applied for planning permission to turn the former shop into an educational centre, hoping to add to its 1,000 centres nationwide.

The company says it would offer 60 or 90 minute sessions to children aged six to 16 offering something "notably different" to local schools.

The application submitted to Warwick District Council says the High Street shop is the perfect location to open a new centre.

"It is not by accident that the applicant seeks to open a Mathnasium facility within a designated retail frontage," it said. 

"Significant experience and analysis by Mathnasium has shown that such locations are key to successful operations as they enable parents to make use of the high street services while their child undergoes tuition. 

"The convenience element for parents is essential considering the frequency of tuition."

Mathnasium was first launched in 2002 and now has centres in 15 countries.

There are now 15 sites in the UK, including recently opened centres in South West London.

"Premises locations are assessed in terms of the neighbouring businesses and their suitability as a place for a parent to spend upwards of an hour on a regular basis," the application added.

"It is sought to have nearby facilities such as a supermarket, café, and restaurant.

"Retailers specifically named by Mathnasium customers as "preferred retailers" to visit during the instructional hours include: cafés, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, gyms, hairdressers, beauticians, clothing retailers, and children's wear.

"The retail demographic profile of High Street is also very closely matched to that of Mathnasium's other existing locations.

"This is an ideal area, as it has a good range of schools within walking / cycling distance – both primary and secondary (e.g. Coten End Primary, Warwick School, Kings High School) – therefore complimenting the Mathnasium business because of the favourable proximity."

Warwick's Holland & Barrett closed in May this year, and has since been on the market with Wareing and Co.

See the full application here.