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Allowed17 January 20243322734

Merkur Slots UK Ltd, 55a High Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1SA

Planning appeal 3322734 at Merkur Slots UK Ltd, 55a High Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1SA (Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *) was allowed on 17 January 2024 by Inspector Allen K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed operating hours on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise.

the change of use from retail to amusement centre with retail facilities without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 03/03135/APP, dated 30 January 2004

Authority
Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Allen K
Postcode
HP20 1SA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed operating hours on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise

What decided it

The Noise Assessment provided by a competent authority demonstrated that 24-hour operating hours would not harm neighbouring occupiers' living conditions with regard to noise, particularly when combined with existing sound insulation and proposed control measure conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BE3 of the Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan 2013-2033 (September 2021)

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