Unit 3, 6 Frederick Street, Rotherham, S60 1QQ

Planning appeal 3276347 at Unit 3, 6 Frederick Street, Rotherham, S60 1QQ (Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 21 September 2021 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the vitality of the town centre, with due regard to national and local planning policy.

change of use of the ground and first floor from a betting shop (Sui Generis) use to an Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis) use

Authority: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Cooper P
Postcode: S60 1QQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the vitality of the town centre, with due regard to national and local planning policy
the impact of the proposals on local residents in terms of noise and disturbance

What decided it

The benefit of bringing a long-vacant unit back into productive use and generating footfall to support town centre vitality outweighed the concerns about the use not being a main town centre use, provided opening hours were restricted to protect local residents from night-time noise and disturbance.

The benefits of bringing the vacant property back into productive use and supporting town centre vitality and viability outweighed any concerns about the use not being classified as a main town centre use, subject to a condition restricting opening hours to protect local residents.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 7

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