New Garden Hair Salon Could Be Coming To Residential Street In Island Village

A new appointment only hairdresser’s salon could open on a residential street in an Isle of Wight village.

Nicola Evans has submitted a proposal for a retention of an existing detached garden building and change of use to a hairdressing salon at 8 Brook Furlong in Bembridge.

Her application form says the premises will operate four days per week, with opening times listed as between Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.

The submission says there will be around 200 litres of wastewater per salon day, based on five clients in one day, which will be discharged through the existing foul drainage connected to the main sewer.

“I will be installing an eco-efficient shower head with a flow rate that reduces water and energy usage by up to 65 per cent (approximately 5.39 litres per minute),” it states.

“This equates to approximately 135 litres per day for washing and rinsing with a further allowance for hand washing and toilet use.

"I have also taken into account the washing of ten towels per working day (approximately 51 litres per wash).”

One extra car parking space is proposed as part of the plans.

Members of the public can comment on application 26/01349/FUL until October 30, and a decision is scheduled for November 26.