Vacant unit to be nail salon at Chineham Shopping Centre

Originally a NatWest bank, the unit has stood unused since its closure in February 2018.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council gave the go-ahead for the shopfront to be renovated on January 30, following a planning application submitted on December 19.

The modernised layout will feature a fully glazed shopfront and centrally-positioned double doors, replacing the existing "largely blank facade," as stated in planning documents.

A CGI visualisation, submitted to the council, reveals the envisaged interior of the nail salon, presenting sleek, contemporary furnishings in a grey and white colour scheme.

The setup integrates harmoniously with the neighbouring storefronts in the centre, according to the plans.

The renovation project is mandated to commence within three years of the planning approval date.

Planning documents outline the various perks of the refurbishment, which include facilitating the introduction of a new retailer into the centre, returning an existing long-term vacant building into use, and increasing "the active frontage within the centre."

The application site is not adjacent or within close proximity to any residential properties, and no public observations were received.

Furthermore, with the location being a pedestrian shopping centre, there are no anticipated alterations to public roadways.

XC Nail & Spa offers a variety of nail services, including acrylics and BIAB.

A notice was posted outside the unit on January 5.