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Change of use from a (Class E) barber shop into a mixed-use premises comprising both barbering services (Class E) and a tattoo studio (Sui Generis) (retrospective application).

Epic Barbers, 39 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3DY

DecidedReference: 25/P/01614Guildford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Full Application
Received
27 Nov 2025
Validated
5 Dec 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Guildford Borough Council

Application overview

Change of use from a (Class E) barber shop into a mixed-use premises comprising both barbering services (Class E) and a tattoo studio (Sui Generis) (retrospective application).

Proposal details

Reference
25/P/01614
Alternative references
PP-14502025
Ward
Castle
Parish
Castle

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Application location

Epic Barbers, 39 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3DY

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Documents 11 of 11

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision noticeDecision · PDF21 Jan 2026View
Officer reportReport · PDF21 Jan 2026View
Site planDrawing · PDF5 Dec 2025View
Shop front photo (pre and post change of use)Application Document · PDF5 Dec 2025View
Pre change of use layoutDrawing · PDF5 Dec 2025View
Post change of use layoutDrawing · PDF5 Dec 2025View
Heritage statementApplication Document · PDF5 Dec 2025View
Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF27 Nov 2025View
Design & access statementApplication Document · PDF27 Nov 2025View
Location planDrawing · PDF27 Nov 2025View
Shop plans and elevationsDrawing · PDF27 Nov 2025View

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