A NEW podiatry clinic is set to attract footfall to Galashiels town centre.
Scottish Borders Council has granted approval for an application from D Broadhead, of Border Podiatry Clinic, for the change of use of the former Carphone Warehouse retail outlet at 44 Channel Street.
The mobile phone shop closed its doors in April 2020.
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In his report backing the application, Carlos Clarke, the council’s lead planning officer, says: “The application seeks consent to convert a shop to a Class 2 use (financial, professional and other services).
“The property is within the ground floor of a three-storey terraced building located in the town centre, within the Conservation Area.
“Class 2 uses can only be found to be acceptable if making a significant positive contribution to the core retail function.”
Despite the application not meeting the current criteria, Mr Clarke said proposed changes to policy regarding Class 2 uses enabled him to approve the application.
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