The ground floor has already changed from a general commercial use, previously with hot food takeaway permission, to a nail and beauty salon. Planning documents say the switch has involved only minor internal alterations, with no extension or change to the size or shape of the building. Pink Nail Salon in King Street, Whalley (Image: Avalon Town Planning)The property is identified as a building of “townscape merit” in the council’s conservation area appraisal, meaning it is considered to make a positive contribution to the street scene. Access for customers remains from the main door on King Street, with a separate rear entrance available for staff and as an emergency exit. The application concludes that formal permission should be granted so the nail and beauty salon can continue trading from the site.