Shoezone, 218 High Street, Gloucestershire, CHELTENHAM, GL50 3HF

change of use of the ground floor from a retail unit (Class E) to an Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis) and first floor to associated storage and staff area with external alterations and associated works

Authority: Cheltenham Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Jones GP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the retail character and vitality of the town centre
whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
the effect on neighbouring residential living conditions with specific reference to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The imposition of conditions controlling opening hours and requiring an acoustic assessment with mitigation measures made the proposal acceptable in protecting neighbouring residential amenity while allowing an appropriate town centre use.

Plan policies cited: RT1, RT2, SD2, SD8, HE3, SD14, SL1

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