Adult gaming centre at 13 Bridge Street, Worksop
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Bassetlaw Planning Committee on 21 May 2025.
The site
The vacant shop is in Worksop town centre’s primary shopping area and conservation area, with offices above and pedestrian access from Bridge Street.
“Site Context The application site is currently a vacant shop unit that was previously used as ‘Greenwoods’ clothing and occupied the ground floor retail space. The first floor level of the building was used as office use divided into two areas with a meeting room and staff training room. The existing ground floor shop is accessed directly for customers from the pedestrianized shopping area of Bridge Street.”
Officer report
Earlier uses and applications
The site had a history of shopfront and advertisement applications, while other adult gaming centres and bookmakers operate nearby.
“Relevant Planning History Various applications for advertisements and new shop front. 02/91/00134 Erect 4 shop units, 13, 15 and Bridge Street – granted 06.09/83 Other AGCs in the town centre: Bridge Place:”
“23/00062 COU Proposed Change of Use from Class E Commercial, Business and Service to Sui Generis Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) – granted 22.3.2023 23/01505/VOC Variation of condition to 24 hour use – granted 16 Bridge Street (Merkur Slots): 02/96/00202 Change of use to amusement centre with ancillary retail sales – 18.11.96”
Officer report
Who spoke
An objector and a [name withheld] spoke against the application, and the Head of Planning and Place addressed Members’ questions.
The committee’s debate
Members asked material and non-material questions before the Chair summarised the debate.
“Members asked several material and non-material questions during the debate. These questions and comments were addressed by the Head of Planning and Place.”
“In conclusion, the Chair summarised the debate…”
Minutes
The decision
The committee overturned the officer recommendation and refused planning permission because of fear of crime and impact on health.
“Committee Decision Resolved that: To overturn the officer recommendation and refuse planning permission for the reasons as follows:”
“It was proposed and seconded by Members that the wording of the reasons for refusal will be approved at a subsequent meeting of the Planning Consultation Group.”
Minutes
The members' reasons
The resolution gives these reasons:
“For the reasons as follows: 1. Fear of crime 2. Impact on health It was proposed and seconded by Members that the wording of the reasons for refusal will be approved at a subsequent meeting of the Planning Consultation Group. PLANNING COMMITTEE 3 The Chair adjourned the meeting for 5 minutes 6b”
Minutes
Source: the council's minutes, quoted word for word.
Sources
- Bassetlaw Planning Committee minutes, 21 May 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Bassetlaw's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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