Bingo hall conversion at 20-22 High Street, Biggleswade

“Site Location: The application site comprises a two-storey detached building on the southern side of High Street, Biggleswade, with Hitchin Street to the west and Market Square to the east. The building has been vacant since July 2024. The site falls within the defined Biggleswade Town Centre boundary and the Biggleswade Conservation Area.”

“It is considered that proposal will not result in a harmful impact on the vitality and viability of Biggleswade Town Centre and therefore complies with Policy R1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan 2021(CBLP).”

“In advance of consideration of the proposals the Committee received representations, and sought clarification if thought necessary, from the following speakers:”

“Cllr H Whitaker, Central Bedfordshire Ward Councillor.”

“On being put to the vote 9 Members voted to approve the item, 0 members voted against approval and 0 members abstained.”

“That the application be APPROVED subject to; 1. The Conditions as set out in the Officers report; and 2. the additional and amended conditions as set out in the Late Sheet; and 3. An amendment to condition 3 amending the condition to “The premises shall only be open to customers between the hours of 10.00am -10.30pm daily…”