48 Grand parade is to become an amusement arcade

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Permalink Reply by Simon T on October 9, 2008 at 17:11

I asked the builders working on it today and they said its going to be an amusement arcade..........

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Permalink Reply by Alison P on October 9, 2008 at 20:50

I got a letter yesterday because I'd written in opposition to this. The adjudicator (or whatever name they have) has overturned Haringey's rejection. So, yes, the gaming centre will be opening.

There are various conditions imposed. The most important ones are:

1. A soundproofing scheme has to be submitted and approved (which includes self-closing entrance and exit doors).

2. A shopfront has to be installed which (and I quote) "at all times has a display of goods available for purchase on the premises by members of the public". No idea what this is about; maybe to make it look like a shop and not a gaming centre? Can't wait to see what classy items will be on sale.

3. Provision of private external area for smokers

4. Installation of CCTV

5. 'Only' open between 09.00 and 23.00.

There is a lot of material in the letter explaining why the appeal was allowed - if anyone wants to know more let me know.

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Permalink Reply by RuthE on October 9, 2008 at 20:51

this is depressing isnt it?

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Permalink Reply by John McMullan on October 9, 2008 at 21:39

I struggle to drag my little boy past the one near Maplins on Wood Green High Street. They look like wonderland to him.

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Permalink Reply by Liz on October 9, 2008 at 22:05

That news is hot off the press Alison. I haven't had a letter nor has the LCSP by the looks of it. as we thought we were still waiting for the verdict.

This is bad news for the area.

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Permalink Reply by Danzigger on October 9, 2008 at 23:39

Amusement arcades are scumholes. Just my opinion, but has anyone ever come across a nice one?

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Permalink Reply by Hugh on October 10, 2008 at 10:24

GROAN!

(PS: I've had no letter either.)

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Permalink Reply by Anette on October 11, 2008 at 14:00

I've had the letter too, and I was royally p'd off with a lot of the contents. Some of their argumets are:
* AGC's are at the "softer" end of the spectrum
* "The Council accepted that there is no concentration of associated uses in the vicinity of the appeal site. I have drawn the same conclusion having observed that the betting shops and clubs (they are referring to he social clubs) are reasonably well spread out along the shopping frontages of he centre"
WHAT??? We have a very high concetration of betting shops, or have they not noticed? It was after reading this bit that I really felt the need for a drink.

This is also a good one:
"Concern has been expressed about the proposal leading to nuisance, anti-social behaviour, crime and the fear of crime. The representations made clearly indicate that part of the community consider that the proposals could result in these concequences. These concerns relate in part to events tht occurred in 2002, since which time groups such as HoH, the LCSP and the Council have worked towards improving he area. This has achieved a reduction of crime and the fear of crime and the physical enhancement of the area".
again: WHAT??? So all the hard work put in to improve the area is rewarded with AN ADULT GAMING CENTRE! If everyone involved had known that would be the reward I bet they would have put less effort into it.

I'll try and scan it on monday and email it to those who want to see it.

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