11 143 High Street - 24082/APP/2021/4438 PDF 9 MB
Change of use from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to a Nail Parlour (Sui Generis)
Recommendation: Approval
Decision:
Minutes:
Change of use from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to a Nail Parlour (Sui Generis)
Officers introduced the application highlighting that the site was situated within the Ruislip Village Conservation Area. The proposed change of use to a nail parlour was considered to be complimentary to the variety of shops and services in the parade and was deemed to not result in an excessive cluster or overconcentration of nail parlours in the town centre. Officer’s recommended that the application be approved subject to the conditions detailed within the officer’s report.
A petition had been submitted objecting to the application; the lead petitioner was present and addressed the Committee. Key points included:
The agent for the application had submitted a written statement which was read out for the Committee. Key points raised included:
The Committee sympathised with the petitioner and their situation however it was understood that the primary concerns raised in their petition were not material planning matters and therefore could not be considered when determining the application before them. Members noted that there were 7 vacant units along Ruislip High Street and the Committee were in a position to improve the vibrancy of the shopping parade.
The officer’s recommendation was moved, seconded, and when put to a vote, unanimously agreed.
RESOLVED: That the application be approved, as per the officer’s recommendation.