Dog groomers to open in Uppermill after plans approved

It will open in a former workshop and storage area in Platts Yard, on High Street. 

The development will see the installation of internal walls inside the current open-plan space. 

The application was validated by Oldham Council in August and was approved on Friday, November 15.

Two comments were submitted objecting to the application with the main reasons being noise, parking, lack of neighbour consultation and a work permit approved to Electricity North West.

Oldham Council found that the development would preserve the appearance of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, which the property is next too (Image: Google)

However, in the planning officer's report it was clarified that the requirements for neighbour consultation were met, with neighbours with adjoining boundaries being notified by letter, a site notice posted on the entrance to the site on High Street, and the application was advertised in the press.

The decision notice also outlined that a condition of approval was that there be no more than three dogs at the site at any one time, to reduce the noise caused by the animals. 

It also said that parking conditions are acceptable, as the owners of the space already own five parking spaces and there are many nearby car parks. 

In regards to the Electricity North West work, the planning officer said: "Electricity North West does not require planning permission to carry out any necessary works, in addition, the works were undertaken in accordance with a permit granted by the Local Highways Authority, this is not a planning consideration."

The dog grooming parlour will be allowed to open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm.

The applicant must also first demonstrate a plan for waste refusal before occupancy of the development is allowed.

The space will see the installation of a kitchen, the retainment of a closet and a main grooming studio with dog pens.

A previous garage front door will be replaced with glass front doors as well as the installation of a window.

In the design and access statement, the applicant's agent, Scott Ingram & Associates, said: "It is proposed to use the building for dog grooming by a member of the owner's family who is self employed. 

"There are no design issues as the building and external areas remain unchanged with minor alterations internal.

"The applicant expects to complete, on average, around 10 dogs per day, and the owners can use the museum and park car parks when dropping off or picking up their dogs, these will minimise traffic movements at the access from the high street. 

"The proposed use will have minimum impact on the locality and will be a good use of the existing building.

"The proposals are compliant with local, regional and national planning guidelines."

The planning officer also stated: "The proposal would bring the building back into use and the window and door openings which have been installed to not detract from the Heritage aspect of the building.

"Although large, the front double glass door replaces a former garage door opening and as such, does not cause harm to the overall appearance of the building or the Heritage Asset (conservation area)."