Broadway: New traditional Chinese therapy studio approved in Peterborough

An application to convert the first floor of a unit on Broadway into a unit offering traditional Chinese therapies such as including massage, acupressure and cupping has been approved.

The proposals do not include invasive procedures such as acupuncture or the dispensing of Chinese medicines.

The first floor of the building is self-contained and is currently use as office space, and is accessed via a rear courtyard, while the ground floor is used by recruitment agency Red Rock Partnership Ltd.

No alterations to the external or the interior of the building have been proposed.

The application stated: “The proposed development will provide a high quality professional service to visiting clients seeking alternative therapies, therefore providing choice in wellbeing services.”

Peterborough City Council planning officers have now approved the application and the premises have agreed to opening hours of between 9:30am to 9:30pm Monday to Saturdays and 10am to 8pm on Sundays.

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