A Chinese massage shop could soon open in Sunderland city centre under new proposals lodged with council planners.
Earlier in August, Sunderland City Council validated plans for 56 Frederick Street which included a change of use from a hair salon to a massage shop.
According to the planning application, no structural changes are planned to the vacant property with the internal ground floor plan remaining unchanged.
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And opening hours applied for include 8am-8pm, Monday to Saturday.
An applicant statement included in the planning 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 on the application is expected by the end of September 2021.
