Plans to convert former Axminster hairdressers into one-bed home

By Francesca Evans

17th Jan 2023 | Local News

The former Cuts & Co hairdressers in Boxfield Road closed in October 2022
The former Cuts & Co hairdressers in Boxfield Road closed in October 2022

Plans have been made to convert the former Cuts & Co hairdressers in Boxfield Road, Axminster, into a one-bedroom bungalow.

An application to change the use of the building, which served as a hairdressers for many years up until October 2022, has been submitted to East Devon District Council.

There are no plans to extend or change the footprint of the existing building, but to convert it into a private single dwelling comprising of one bedroom with an en suite bathroom and separate WC, sitting room, study, and kitchen and dining room.

The existing parking area at the front of the peropty shall remain, providing two parking spaces on the site. Cycle storage and bin storage will be accommodated within the rear courtyard.

Axminster Town Council considered the planning application this week. Chair of the town's Planning Committee, Cllr Sara Leat, said that while is was sad to have seen a long-standing business close down, the conversion would help to address the need for single occupancy homes in Axminster.

Cllr Kara Burrough said she would rather she the property developed then left empty.

It was agreed to raise no objections.

East Devon District Council will now make a final decision on the plans.

The full planning application can be viewed on East Devon District Council's Planning website (reference 22/2714/FUL) where comments are currently welcome from the public.

     

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