Former Coventry jewellers set to become latest branch of ‘world wide’ known brand.

What used to be Edmonds on Daventry Road is now empty.

A former jewellers shop in Coventry is slated to become the next branch of a ‘world-wide’ known business.

Edmonds was located on Daventry Road for 45 years but closed in 2024. The once-popular business in Cheylesmore has remained empty ever since.Now, a new plan has been made to repurpose the building to house a mathematical training facility called Mathnasium.

A fresh planning application states: “It is not by chance that the applicant seeks to build a Mathnasium facility within a district centre and on a high-traffic parade.

Mathnasium’s extensive experience and analysis have demonstrated that such sites are critical to successful operations since they allow parents to access high-street services while their child attends tuition.”

Mathnasium is a global brand that provides extra-curricular math for children aged six to sixteen. It has over 1,200 centers in 15 countries.

The idea states that “Children would attend the premises for a 60-90 minute session.”

It is desired that parents do not remain in the centre as this is a big distraction for the kid; thus, parents are invited to return at pick-up time to collect their child.

Choosing the right location is crucial. “Centre locations are assessed in terms of neighbouring businesses and suitability as a place for a parent to spend up to an hour on a regular basis.”

It is desirable to have close amenities such a supermarket, café, and restaurant.”

It stipulates that no more than 40 pupils will be served at a time, with no more than five staff members on site at any given time.

It is likely to be open Monday through Friday from 2 to 7.30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There is now on-street parking outside the building. “The parking requirement of the proposed use would be no greater than the existing use,” the application adds.

“The premises could open up as any E use class (i.e. a restaurant) without needing planning permission and with similar comings / goings as the proposed use.” The proposal concludes:

“The application site is within walking distance of residential neighbourhoods, everyday stores, services, and facilities.

The site is both accessible and sustainable in terms of transportation.”The city council’s planning officers are currently reviewing the request.

More information can be discovered by going to the council’s website and looking for reference PL/2026/0000272/FUL under the planning applications section.

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