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Split Decision12 July 20223285049

32-33 Hall Place, Spalding, PE11 1SG

Planning appeal 3285049 at 32-33 Hall Place, Spalding, PE11 1SG (South Holland District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 12 July 2022 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed use on the vitality of the Spalding Town Centre.

Change of use from former E use class to Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis) use

Authority
South Holland District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Plenty B
Postcode
PE11 1SG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed use on the vitality of the Spalding Town Centre
  • Whether the proposed use would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Spalding Conservation Area

What decided it

The reoccupation of a vacant unit within a diverse high street, combined with evidence that the Adult Gaming Centre would generate comparable customer footfall to traditional retail uses and represent only a tiny proportion of town centre units, would support rather than undermine the vitality and viability of the Primary Shopping Frontage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 1Policy 2Policy 3Policy 24Policy 25Policy 26Policy 29
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 2Paragraph 86Paragraph 130Paragraph 136Paragraph 188Paragraph 199

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