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Allowed10 July 20253357726

69 Chase Side, London, N14 5BQ

Planning appeal 3357726 at 69 Chase Side, London, N14 5BQ (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed on 10 July 2025 by Inspector Wilders B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the vitality, viability and character of Southgate District Centre.

Change of use of the ground floor commercial premises from Financial Services (Class E(c)(i)) to Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis) with 24/7 hours operation and minor alterations to the shopfront

Authority
London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Wilders B
Postcode
N14 5BQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the vitality, viability and character of Southgate District Centre
  • the health and well-being of residents and community cohesion, having particular regard to crime, anti-social behaviour and social disadvantage

What decided it

The long-term vacancy of the property and the absence of evidence demonstrating that an AGC would harm the district centre's vitality, viability or character, or increase crime and anti-social behaviour, outweighed the Council's concerns.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GG2Policy SD6Policy D3Policy D8Policy GG1Policy GG3Policy HC6Policy CP17Policy CP30Policy CP9Policy CP11Policy DMD33Policy DMD27Policy DMD37
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 49

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