41 George Street, Croydon, CR10 1LB

‘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

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.

Framework references: 56

Plan policies cited: SP3.12, DM4, D12

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