Harpenden's High Street looks set to get a new pharmacy after plans have made significant progress after they were initially withdrawn.
An application was submitted in July 2024 for a new Manor Pharmacy shop at 1 Harpenden High Street, formerly home to HSBC.
Under the plans, the basement and ground floor would have undergone a change of use to become a pharmacy.
The proposal received a mixed response during a public consultation and the applicant signaled an intent for the new pharmacy to open in November.
The building would not require change of use permission as banks and pharmacy's operates under the same class.
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Following this, an advertisement application was made on September 31 by the same applicant to build two externally illuminated fascia signs and one non-illuminated hanging sign.
Council Officer, Jacqui Ansell concluded that it will have "no detrimental impact on visual amenity nor on highway safety", suggesting the proposal will "preserve or enhance" the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
The key condition of permission is that the illumination of any advertisement display shall take place during the hours of opening of the business operation only and at no other times.
Herts Highways considered the proposal and said that the signs would not impact the "safety and operation" of the surrounding highway network.
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