New tattoo studio set to open close to Chesterfield's Crooked Spire church
A new tattoo studio has been given the go-ahead to open close to Chesterfield’s Crooked Spire church.
The third floor of a ‘prominent’ building on Church Way will be transformed from office space into the studio.
Chesterfield Borough Council’s planning committee has given developers the green light to create The Gilded Rook Tattoo Studio.
A planning report says: “The site subject of the application comprises of a prominent three-storey building situated at the junction of Church Way and Stephenson Place.
"To the east of the site is Grade I listed St Mary’s Church (the Crooked Spire).
"The building is located within the defined Chesterfield Town Centre and Chesterfield Town Centre Secondary Shopping Area.
“The site is located within the defined Town Centre and Church Close Conservation Areas."
The building currently includes a nightclub, barbers shop, other retail units and offices.
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Documents confirm that ‘no external alterations or changes are proposed as part of the development’ and planners say the proposal ‘will not adversely impact’ the character of the town centre or the conservation area.
There were also no letters of objection from neighbouring businesses, Derbyshire County Council’s highways department or the environmental health team at Chesterfield Borough Council.
Planning officers added: “The site is not served by dedicated off-street parking, however, as the site is located within the town centre there is access to a number of car parks and bus routes.”
No indication is given about the number of staff which will be employed at the studio or opening times.