Amusement arcade at The Arkade, Warren Road, Minehead

An amusement arcade in disused toilets

The application sought change of use of disused toilets and office space into an amusement arcade with ancillary storage.

“The Planning Officer introduced the application with the aid of a presentation. The application sought permission for change of use of disused / redundant toilets and office space into Amusement Arcade and ancillary storage (amended scheme to 3/21/25/018).”

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The applicant addressed the committee

The applicant addressed the committee on the application.

Concerns about losing public toilets

Members raised concerns about the loss of public toilets in the area, but noted they had been closed for years and were no longer owned by the council.

“The Committee were invited to discuss the application, and the following points were discussed:”

“Councillors were concerned about the need for public toilets in the area. However, Councillors noted that the toilets had been closed for several years and are no longer in the Council’s possession.”

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Officers recommended approval

Officers recommended the application for approval.

“Following discussions, Councillor Pugsley proposed that the application be granted permission as per officers’ recommendation. This was seconded by Councillor Cavill.”

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Vote and decision

Members unanimously granted delegated authority to approve the application, subject to a legal agreement preventing use of an earlier permission on the site and the officers' conditions.

“Having been duly proposed and seconded, The Committee resolved to: agree the officers’ recommendation to:”

“Give delegated authority to the Head of Planning and Chief Planning Officer, in consultation with the Chair of the Planning Committee, to GRANT planning permission subject to the satisfactory completion of a s106 agreement that includes an obligation not to implement the planning permission previously granted on 20 November 2025 under planning application reference 3/21/25/018 and subject to the conditions detailed within the officers’ report.”

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