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Topic ID 4286
27/03/2009 by buzz
New Nail Bar
I note from to-days Mercury that the premises formally known as Tickled Blue & Pink in Railway Street is planning to become a Nail Bar, known as D & J Nails. Apparently the local planners have said that planning permission has not been sought for change of use from A1 to A2 and "If they do open without doing so (obtaining planning persmission) then the council will take enforcement action" So, like they took "enforcement action" against Starbucks? Or will they just pursue a small business rather than take on a multi-national? Answers on a postcard please........on the other hand don't bother, I think we already know the answer.
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Reply ID 62126
28/03/2009 by Steve
As I understand it, the enforcement action taken against Starbucks is pending an appeal to The Planning Inspectorate. This appeal is against the refusal of a planning application. Without an application there could be no appeal, and therefore no impediment to any enforcement. It is also worth noting that D&J Nails have stated (according to The Mercury) that they will not open without planning permission.
The District Council cannot take any enforecement action against Starbucks until The Planning Inspectorate have reached a decision.
Reply ID 62132
28/03/2009 by buzz
My understanding was that the Enforcement order/notice was isssued before Starbucks applied for planning permission.
Reply ID 62134
28/03/2009 by Steve
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Originally posted by buzz
My understanding was that the Enforcement order/notice was isssued before Starbucks applied for planning permission.
Starbucks planning application was refused in February 2008 before they opened. They subsequently opened regardless and an enforcement notice was issued. They then appealed to The Planning Inspectorate.
Reply ID 62142
28/03/2009 by buzz
So why wasn't the enforcement notice 'enforced'
Reply ID 62153
28/03/2009 by publandlord
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Originally posted by buzz
So why wasn't the enforcement notice 'enforced'
cos they appealed ?
Reply ID 62169
29/03/2009 by Kitty Kat
Does the new hair salon on St. Andrew Street have change of use permission? This was previously a retail unit - Lawthers?!
Reply ID 62173
29/03/2009 by buzz
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Originally posted by publandlord
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Originally posted by buzz
So why wasn't the enforcement notice 'enforced'
cos they appealed ?
but the enforcement notice was issued before they appealead
Reply ID 62203
30/03/2009 by Mouffloncake
When I asked the planning department at the council about change of use, the reply I got was this:
"I can confirm that a beauty/nail salon is classed as Sui Generis and therefore planning permission is required for the change of use of any premises to a beauty salon and also any use from a beauty salon would also require permission."
I don't understand why hairdressing & beauty come under different business use classifications.
Reply ID 71370
21/01/2010 by Steve
The Planning Inspectorate have backed the council and refused permission, so enforcement can now go ahead.
Reply ID 71377
21/01/2010 by Ewoowar
If only they were Starbucks...........
Reply ID 71378
21/01/2010 by thefair1973
I do think it's seriously wrong that large corporates get away with murder after just ignoring planning laws, but small independent businesses without unlimited legal budgets have to comply. Oh well, another empty store in the town centre. Hopefully they'll relocate to the place next to Monsoon or the old Herts of Hertford place
Reply ID 71379
21/01/2010 by Steve
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Originally posted by thefair1973
I do think it's seriously wrong that large corporates get away with murder after just ignoring planning laws, but small independent businesses without unlimited legal budgets have to comply. Oh well, another empty store in the town centre. Hopefully they'll relocate to the place next to Monsoon or the old Herts of Hertford place
Harts is way too large and... what place next to Monsoon? Do you mean the old Woolwich premises? Again, way to large and it's going to be a Keech Hospice charity shop if they get planning permission (I'll post a new thread about this).
Reply ID 71515
26/01/2010 by thefair1973
isn't there a premesis in between Monsoon and Herts of Gold that has a To Let sign?
Reply ID 71521
26/01/2010 by Steve
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Originally posted by thefair1973
isn't there a premesis in between Monsoon and Herts of Gold that has a To Let sign?
Yes, the old Woolwich. See preceeding post.
Reply ID 77156
07/10/2010 by Andrew
Indeed, but better that than an empty unit
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