Plans have been submitted for the usage of a Harpenden retail unit to be changed for the purpose of nail painting, manicure and beauty treatments.

If the application is accepted, the use of 20 Station Road would change from retail to sue generis (meaning 'of its own kind').

Herts Advertiser: Existing and proposed floor plans for the site.Existing and proposed floor plans for the site. (Image: JLM Architecture / St Albans City & District Council / Canva)

Proposed floor plans have been included in the application, which feature a nail room, kitchen, treatment room and "barrister station".

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A "nail and beauty zone" and waiting area are also included in the plans.

The full plans can be viewed by using reference number 5/2024/0327 on the St Albans City & District Council planning portal.

Residents have until Saturday, April 6, to make comments or objections to the application, none of which have yet been made.

Herts Advertiser: The application regards 20 Station Road, Harpenden.The application regards 20 Station Road, Harpenden. (Image: Google Maps)