The following from the
LCSP:
As you know, local residents fought an excellent campaign to oppose the opening of an Adult Gaming Centre in Green Lanes. The Council supported us by refusing licensing and planning permission, but unfortunately both of these decisions were overturned on appeal. This means that Agora Leisure have the right to open their premises.
However, they have now put in an application to vary their licence, meaning that the premises would be divided into 3 units. The sole reason for this is to increase the number of the most addictive and profitable gaming machines, which offer £500 prizes for a £1 stake. The law only allows 4 per premises, but by dividing up the site into 3 small units they will end up with 12 of these machines.
This is a totally cynical and calculated move, which was no doubt part of their plan from the outset. We actually stand a very good chance of resisting this, and the Council is on our side from the start. However, as local residents we do need to show the strength of our opposition,
so please sign the online petition by 30 November which will help us to ensure that our case is as strong as possible.
If you would like to make an individual representation direct to the Council, go to the
Planning and Licensing page on this site, in the Licensing section, you'll see links for viewing licensing applications and instructions on making representation.
Also have a look at Bushy's related post here