Plans lodged for Chinese massage shop conversion in Sunderland city centre

A Chinese massage shop could soon open in Sunderland city centre under new proposals lodged with council planners.
Plans have been submitted to Sunderland City Council for 56 Frederick Street which included a change of use from a hair salon to a massage shop.Plans have been submitted to Sunderland City Council for 56 Frederick Street which included a change of use from a hair salon to a massage shop.
Plans have been submitted to Sunderland City Council for 56 Frederick Street which included a change of use from a hair salon to a massage shop.

Plans have been submitted to Sunderland City Council for 56 Frederick Street which included a change of use from a hair salon to a massage shop.

According to the application, no structural changes are planned to the vacant property with the internal ground floor plan remaining unchanged.

Opening hours include 8am-8pm, Monday to Saturday.

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An applicant statement included in the application also sets out details on the scheme.

It reads: “I would like to start a new business venture by opening a Chinese massage shop in Sunderland.

“I have been looking at several properties to lease and are in the process of finalising a three-year lease for the ground floor of 56 Frederick Street.

“The property was previously used as a hair salon and as such I request a change of use from class E to sui generis.

“I don’t plan to make any structural changes to the property as I’m just looking to furnish with a reception area and massage tables.”

A decision is expected by the end of September.

For more information on the plans or to track their progress, visit https://online-applications.sunderland.gov.uk/online-applications and search planning reference: 21/01726/FUL