A NEW application has been submitted seeing to turn a former beauty salon into a house of multiple occupation (HMO).

Proposals for the change of use of Ambiance Tanning Beauty and Hair Salon on Market Street, Earlestown, have been sent to the council by applicant Paul Soni.

Previous plans for an HMO at the site were submitted last year but later withdrawn.

The new application says the HMO would be created on the ground floor and plans would include  some building changes to replace the existing beauty salon.

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A heritage statement in the plans says: "Whilst the extent to which the shopfront contributes to character and appearance is considered debatable, given the extent of alteration and development which has already taken place – the proposed development is able to accommodate the retention of the existing shopfront.

"The advice previous provided to the council concludes with the observation that harm would be mitigated by the retention of the shopfront".

Public consultation of the plans lasts until Thursday, November 2, with a decision expected by November 29.