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Allowed13 February 20243325026

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

Planning appeal 3325026 at Shoezone, 218 High Street, Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, GL50 3HF (Cheltenham Borough Council) was allowed on 13 February 2024 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the retail character and vitality of the town centre.

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
Postcode
GL50 3HF

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.

What the Inspector cited

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