Another Betting Shop for Green Lanes??

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Permalink Reply by Liz on July 6, 2009 at 20:52

This is the old Nationwide bank next to the Post Office. Similar scenario to Better Bet and MetroBet which opened in old banks.

The planning statement asks for this condition to be removed: that the premises can only be used as a building society. Reason: In order that the use of the premises for a purpose not suited to a shopping street should not become established.

This is the company who have acquired the freehold. Perhaps we should ask them directly what their plan for development is...

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Permalink Reply by Anette on July 6, 2009 at 21:59

Do you have the time to do that? I know I'll just shout at them if I call. IF this is another betting shop we really do have to take action, serious action, I'm talking plackards and shouting and sticks and stones. Not having another one. No f'ing way! Enough is enough. This area is stretched to the max.

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Permalink Reply by Alison P on July 6, 2009 at 21:02

Nooooooooooooooooo! Not another one, please. Why don't we ask them?

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Permalink Reply by Hugh on July 6, 2009 at 22:19

From what I see on their website, it's likely that Pacemanor won't be running any operations; they'll likely lease it out. If that's the case, it makes sense for them to lease it as a unit with as much flexibility of use as possible. I'm not sure where asking us would get us. The issue fro me is what are the possible likely implications. Even if this bunch wanted to remove the restrictions to run an eco bank, what if they bust after a year? The restrictions are still gone.

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Permalink Reply by Liz on September 14, 2009 at 21:10

Some news on this: although this property has an A2 permit it can only be used for "comparable financial use", in other words it can't become a betting shop without further planning permission being applied for.

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