Agenda item - Application BH2011/03901, 106 St James St, Brighton

Change of use of basement from ancillary retail storage (A1) to tattoo studio (Sui Generis)

(1)          The Deputy Development Control Manager gave a presentation detailing the scheme by reference to plans. The application sought a change of use for the basement from ancillary storage (A1) to a tattoo studio. Currently there was a shop on the ground floor, and storage in the basement; the proposals sought to use the basement as a tattoo parlour with access through the shop above, and there would be no impact on amenities. The application was recommendation for approval for the reasons set out in the report.

              Questions for Officers, Debate and Decision Making Process

(2)          Councillor Carol Theobald noted that many of the objections had not come from people who lived in, or near, to the city. The Head of Development control stated that the Council could not stop individuals making representations.

(3)          Councillor Hawtree noted that there were over 100 tattoo and piercing studios in the city, but he was satisfied with the application.

(4)          It was confirmed for Councillor Simson that the Council had no policy in relation to saturation of tattoo studios.

(5)          A vote was taken and the 12 Members present voted unanimously that planning permission be granted. 

157.8    RESOLVED - That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation and the policies and guidance set out in the report and resolves to GRANT planning permission subject to the Conditions and Informatives set out in the report.