PG Action Team renews call to oppose new gambling venue in Green Lanes

The Palmers Green Action Team is calling on residents to oppose renewed attempts to obtain planning permission to convert a former bank into gambling venue. The deadline for objecting is 15th January.

front of former lloyds bank branch in palmers green showing ongoing work to convert the building Since planning permission to convert the former Lloyds Bank branch into a gaming venue was refused last summer, building work has continued

In June last year PGC published an article by Mati Valdivieso from the Palmers Green Action Team calling on residents to support the Action Team's objection to the proposed conversion of the former Lloyds Bank premises in Green Lanes into an "adult gaming centre (sui generis)". The objection, which was supported by local MP Bambos Charalambous, was eventually successful and planning permission was refused.

However, subsequently, building work has continued inside the building and an appeal against Enfield Council's decision was lodged. Palmers Green Action Team will again be objecting and have provided the following information for anyone who wishes to support them

Help stop the proposed gambling arcade in the old Lloyds Bank

Although planning permission was denied, East Kent Leasing Limited have appealed. To help fight the appeal we need you to lodge an objection, but this must be done directly to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and not Enfield Council by 15th January.

Go to the Planning Inspectorate website and search for case number 3356297 or use the direct link below to make your representation.

https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=3356297

Those who objected to the planning application will have received a letter from the council with the next stages of the planning application. But it is also worth mentioning that making comments at appeal stage is not limited to those who made representations at the planning application stage. Anyone wishing to comment on the appeal can do so via PINS’ website.

Attached is the Statement of Case. PINS are strict on timescales, therefore we must adhere to their deadlines to ensure additional comments are considered. Every representation which was received at the planning application stage will be sent to PINS by Enfield Council. The appellant has requested an informal hearing on 25th of February at 10am, which is open to all to attend.

Download the appellant's Statement of Case