®Planning appeal decision
Unit 13 To 14 Collingwood Centre, Preston North Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 9QR
Planning appeal 3368345 at Unit 13 To 14 Collingwood Centre, Preston North Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 9QR (North Tyneside Council) was allowed on 28 October 2025 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would result in an overconcentration of gambling establishments in the local centre, harming its character and function.
change of use of the premises from a retail/commercial unit (Class E) to an Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis) including signage, external alterations and associated works
- Authority
- North Tyneside Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Storey P
- Postcode
- NE29 9QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would result in an overconcentration of gambling establishments in the local centre, harming its character and function
- whether the proposed development would lead to unacceptable levels of gambling-related harm, contrary to public health objectives
- whether the 24-hour operation of the proposed development would generate increased anti-social behaviour, harming public safety and the living conditions of nearby occupiers
What decided it
The absence of site-specific evidence of harm, combined with the lack of objection from Northumbria Police and the planning officers' conclusion that the proposal would bring a long-term vacant unit back into active use whilst complying with development plan policies supporting town centre vitality and diversity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S3.1Policy S1.2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 96
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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