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Allowed25 July 20253360064

41 George Street, Croydon, CR10 1LB

Planning appeal 3360064 at 41 George Street, Croydon, CR10 1LB (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 25 July 2025 by Inspector Burley P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the change of use on the vitality and viability of Croydon Metropolitan Centre.

‘The change of use of 41 George Street, Croydon from a vacant Class E unit to an Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) (Sui Generis) (SG) use to allow Merkur Slots Ltd (UK) to occupy the unit. Merkur Slots are relocating from their existing unit at 12 High Street, Croydon.’

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Burley P
Postcode
CR0 1LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the change of use on the vitality and viability of Croydon Metropolitan Centre

What decided it

The genuine and robust marketing evidence demonstrating no viable alternative Class E occupier could be secured, combined with the appellant's commitment to relocate rather than expand its AGC presence in the centre, meant the scheme would bring a vacant unit back into use and contribute to town centre vitality without demonstrable harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SP3.12DM4D12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56

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