A change of use application has been submitted to Birmingham City Council's planning department (Image: Google)

Plan for new store at old Timpson's near busy Scott Arms junction

by · Birmingham Live

A former Timpson's branch could be changed into a nail and beauty salon, according to plans. An application has been submitted to convert the vacant unit which amongst a line of businesses on Walsall Road, near to the Scott Arms junction.

The unit was formerly a Timpson's, key cutters, cobblers and dry cleaners. A change to a nail and beauty salon would fall within the same category use and would therefore not require planning permission, the application states.

A range of new shops have opened recently along the parade including nail bars and fast food takeaways. There is limited parking outside but the site benefits from high footfall due to bus routes.

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The lease is currently being advertised for the unit. According to the brochure: "The property is located in a prominent position on Walsall Road, Great Barr within a parade of shops occupied by other local independent retailers.

"The property is located within the main shopping area of Great Barr. Birmingham City Centre is accessed via the A34 and is approximately6 miles from the property. Junction 7 of the M6 is approximately 0.5 miles."

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The plan is due to go before Birmingham City Council planners with a decision made at a future date.