Garage in Scarborough set to be converted into hair salon

​Plans to turn a garage into a hair salon have been approved at Sandpiper Close in Crossgates, Scarborough, despite numerous objections from residents.

​It follows the retrospective conversion of a garage into a hair salon which was approved last month at another address at Crossgates, a five-minute walk away.

​According to plans, the hair salon will operate from 9am – 5pm on weekdays, and 9am to midday on Saturdays.

​No objections were made by Seamer Parish Council or the Highway Authority.

​However, three objections were made by members of the public.

Sandpiper Close, Crossgates. Courtesy Of Applicant.

​Concerns were raised about an increase in traffic movements, potential parking problems, and safety concerns as “pedestrians walk on the road”.

​The Highway Authority said it did not expect the development to lead to a significant increase in vehicle movements.

​There are currently two parking spaces serving the house and two additional parking spaces will be created with the proposal to accommodate clients.

​The applicant said: “I will operate a one-seat salon with controlled client appointments that will be made so that there is no overlap of appointment times, which will prevent parking overlap.

​“An appropriate parking space is available on the existing driveway for these appointments. All products used in the salon will be disposed of safely to comply with any environmental health regulations.”

​Planning officers noted that the salon would operate during daytime hours, and “it is therefore considered to not significantly increase the existing level of activity within the area whilst not compromising the surrounding amenities”.

​They added that the hours of operation were appropriate for the scale of business and residential setting and would be secured by condition.

​A planning report concluded: “With appropriate conditions in place limiting the intensity of use, and by reason of the character and nature of the use proposed, Officers consider that the development can be accommodated in a residential setting.”

​The application was approved by North Yorkshire Council, subject to conditions, on Thursday, June 4.

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