Residents ‘appalled’ as council approves garden massage parlour on new Poole estate (opens original article in a new tab)

Residents of a Poole housing estate are angered after a garden massage parlour was approved despite restrictions against home-based businesses, with the council citing minimal impact and imposing operational limits.

• Residents of Poole's Carters Quay estate are upset after a Thai massage parlour in a garden cabin was granted retrospective planning permission
• The council ruled the business does not constitute a 'material change of use' and imposed restrictions on operating hours and client numbers
• Residents argue the decision violates strict covenants prohibiting home-based businesses and raises concerns about parking and security
• The business owner claims she will comply with the conditions and believes residents' concerns are unfounded