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Allowed13 February 20266002155

23 High Street, Dunstable, LU6 1HX

Planning appeal 6002155 at 23 High Street, Dunstable, LU6 1HX (Central Bedfordshire) was allowed on 13 February 2026 by Inspector Marriott H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of Dunstable Town Centre.

for the change of use of ground floor from vacant licensed pool hall to bingo hall

Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Marriott H
Postcode
LU6 1HX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of Dunstable Town Centre

What decided it

The proposed bingo hall, as a main town centre use defined in the NPPF, would bring a vacant building into active use and support the vitality and viability of Dunstable Town Centre through generating footfall and linked trips, thereby complying with Policy R1 of the Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy R1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 90

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