Leeds approves 24-hour gambling venue in city centre

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 17:33 · Archive

Leeds City Council approved a 24-hour Adult Gaming Centre on Vicar Lane despite objections from nearby businesses.

Leeds City Council approved planning permission for Noble Corp Ltd to convert a former café on Vicar Lane into a 24-hour Adult Gaming Centre. The venue will operate seven days a week and house gaming machines, a cash desk, storage and toilet facilities.

Objections were raised by planning consultants representing two unnamed nearby businesses. One objection stated that the concentration of existing gambling venues in the surrounding area, including Betfred, Admiral Casino and William Hill, meant further expansion would lead to over-concentration.

The council's planning officer welcomed bringing the vacant unit back into active use, saying it would increase legitimate activity and support natural surveillance in the area. The council required crime prevention plans to be drawn up, including CCTV installation, alarms and measures to prevent anti-social behaviour. A law firm report cited in the planning application said the venues were not typically associated with crime or anti-social behaviour.

How it is being reported

• City centre building to become 24-hour gambling venue despite objectionsThe council said crime prevention plans should be drawn up, including CCTV, alarms and measures to prevent anti-social behaviour.Telegraph & Argus · 14 Oct, 17:03
• Leeds city centre to get 24-hour gambling venue despite business objectionsThe site will operate for 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the city centreYorkshire Evening Post · 14 Oct, 16:30

In this story: Leeds City Council · Noble Corp Ltd · Vicar Lane · Kirkgate Market · Corn Exchange · Betfred · Admiral Casino · William Hill

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