A planning application for the conversion of the former PDSA charity shop in Street into a nail and beauty salon has been approved by Mendip District Council.

The application for the change of use on the ground floor from a charity shop (Class A1) to a nail and beauty salon (Sui Generis) at 98A High Street, Street, had been made by Mr The Anh Nguyen.

Until last year, the High Street shop, that sits between Gregg's and Pizza Express, was occupied by the animal charity.

However, it can now be converted into a beauty salon, that would be open from 9am to 7pm Monday to Saturday, and from 10am to 5pm on Sundays.

In approving the plans, the planning officer's report said: "The principle of the proposed use, within the town centre boundary and primary retail frontage in a Primary Shopping Area, especially in light of the Government's more flexible approach to town centre development, is considered acceptable, and no unacceptable harm has been identified."

Other planning decisions in the Street area that have been made this week include:

Erection of livestock building on land east of Rubbery Farm, Rubbery Lane, Lydford-on-Fosse, by Mr M Attwell has been approved.

Proposed first floor extension over existing bungalow at 35 Silver Road, Street, by Mr Foot has been approved.

Miscellaneous (illuminated/non-illuminated) advertisements (replacement and additional to 2020/1203/ADV) to facilitate wayfinding and navigation, and provide relevant information for visitors at Clarks Village, Farm Road, Street, by LS Street Ltd have been approved.

Proposed work/s to tree/s in a Conservation Area: T1 (ash) - reduce branches (up to 2m) at Stepping Stones, Overleigh, Street, by Mrs Sara Bradshaw have been approved.

Application for a non-material amendment to permission 2019/1513/VRC for the replacement of ash trees with hornbeam or field maple in the Ecological Management Plan on land north of Butleigh Drove, Pedwell, by Richard Mears has been approved.

Erection of stables and storage, partially on site of existing stables (to be partially demolished) and erection of a storage barn at Westmead House, Taunton Road, Pedwell, by E Manton has been approved.

Single storey front (west), rear (east) and side (south) extensions, with recladding of existing bungalow, also the addition of PV panels to (south) roof elevation at 2 Blake Green, Ashcott, by Mr King have been approved.

Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed conversion of existing loft area with erection of dormer window to the rear (north) elevation and Velux window to the front (south) elevation at 33 Church Lane, Chilton Polden, by Mr and Mrs Phelps has been approved.

Proposed renovation and alterations of existing conservatory at 82 Broadway, Chilton Polden, by W Bolt have been approved.