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Dismissed23 July 20266008717

82-84 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3HF

Planning appeal 6008717 at 82-84 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3HF (Worthing) was dismissed on 23 July 2026 by Inspector J Heppell, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of existing residents of extended opening hours, having particular regard to noise and disturbance.

a change of use from retail (Class E) to an arcade incorporating bingo (Sui Generis) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref AWDM/0371/25 dated 23 July 2025

Authority
Worthing
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
leisure-sport
Inspector
J Heppell
Postcode
BN11 3HF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the living conditions of existing residents of extended opening hours, having particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The unpredictable nature of customer behaviour and the potential for customer conversations outside the premises during extended late-night opening hours to disrupt the sleep of nearby residents, without adequate mitigation measures, would cause unacceptable noise and disturbance contrary to Policies DM5 and DM22.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM5Policy DM22Policy DM13
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212

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