A popular Crewe tattoo business has relocated from the town centre to another major street - after its property was sold for £175,000.

Studio 78, relocated from Earle Street to Nantwich Road on Monday 12 December.

The fully licensed tattoo and piercing business has moved to a two-storey retail unit at the junction of Nantwich Road and Mill Street/South Street.

On Tuesday (January 16), Studio 78 had its planning application for a change of use from F.2 retail, to sui genris, for tattooing, approved by Cheshire East Council.

Studio 78 operated without planning approval between December 12 and January 16.

The case officer was satisfied with the development however, saying: "It is considered the proposal is a sustainable development that complies with development plan policy and the NPPF.

"It is therefore recommended for approval subject to conditions."

Studio 78 tattoo and piercing studio opened on Earle Street back in 2008.

The Crewe business first confirmed its relocation plans on Wednesday 7 December with a social media announcement.

A statement read: "We are opening our new studio on the 12th December, 40 Nantwich Road - next door to Dominoes.

"Pop in and say hello. So excited for you all to see the new studio."

Studio 78 has 8,600 followers on Facebook with a Google rating of 4.6/5 stars from 83 reviews.

The tattoo businesses' Earle Street property was recently sold for £175,000 by Rory Mack Associates Ltd.

This town centre unit has now been taken over by Razor Mens Grooming barber shop.

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