1A Bedford Street, London , WC2E 9HD

Planning appeal 3374439 at 1A Bedford Street, London , WC2E 9HD (City of Westminster Council) was allowed on 11 May 2026 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed extension of the premises' operating hours to 24-hour use would result in an unacceptable effect on the character and function of the area and on the living and working conditions of nearby residential and commercial occupiers, having regard to cumulative late-night activity.

change of use of the basement unit and ground floor entrance from a betting shop (sui generis) to an Adult Gaming Centre (sui generis) with external alterations and associated works, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/07141/FULL dated 9 June 2021

Authority: City of Westminster Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Storey P
Postcode: WC2E 9HD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed extension of the premises' operating hours to 24-hour use would result in an unacceptable effect on the character and function of the area and on the living and working conditions of nearby residential and commercial occupiers, having regard to cumulative late-night activity

What decided it

The evidence did not demonstrate that extending operating hours between 02:00 and 10:00 would materially change the character or functioning of an area already characterised by established late-night activity, nor that it would result in unacceptable noise, crime, or cumulative impacts.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 7Policy 14Policy 16Policy 33Policy 38

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