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

Granted Guildford 25/P/01614 Full Application

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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).

As published by the council, reference 25/P/01614

Application record

Reference
25/P/01614
Type
Full Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approve
Received
27 Nov 2025
Validated
5 Dec 2025
Decided
21 Jan 2026
Ward
Castle
Parish
Castle
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
GU1 3DY

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Nov 2025

    Received by Guildford

  2. 5 Dec 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jan 2026

    Decision issued: Approve

  4. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

11 documents on file for this application

  • Decision notice Decision · 21 Jan 2026
  • Officer report Report · 21 Jan 2026
  • Site plan Drawing · 05 Dec 2025
  • Shop front photo (pre and post change of use) Application Document · 05 Dec 2025
  • Pre change of use layout Drawing · 05 Dec 2025
  • Post change of use layout Drawing · 05 Dec 2025
  • Heritage statement Application Document · 05 Dec 2025
  • Application form redacted Application Form · 27 Nov 2025
  • Design & access statement Application Document · 27 Nov 2025
  • Location plan Drawing · 27 Nov 2025
  • Shop plans and elevations Drawing · 27 Nov 2025

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What this grant of permission means

Guildford granted permission on 21 January 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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