Update 13th June 2025
Spelthorne Council released a statement that a licence application has been made but, it was invalid.
Summary
- 3 planning applications REFUSED by Spelthorne Council
- Applicant appealed to Planning Inspectorate; an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
- Public hearing held. Only Cllr Rutherford in attendance, read statement on behalf of Ashford Town Ward Councillor, Cllr Arnold.
- Planning application APPROVED by Government Planning Inspector
- Licence application not yet submitted
Sept 2023 – Sept 2024 (last Decision date)
Spelthorne Council REFUSED 3 planning applications for the old Barclays Bank site
(as shown below)
May 2024
Applicant appealed against the councils refusal of Ref. No: 24/00577/FUL | Status: Decided (Refused)
March 2025
Announced a hearing would be heard against the refusal of planning permission.
Due to our constant presence in the local community, a local resident approached Independent Spelthorne Group with a petition against the Adult Gaming Centre:
http://www.change.org/p/stop-the-24-hour-gambling-centre-in-ashford-protect-our-community
26th March 2025
Hearing held against the refusal of planning permission. Only Councillor in attendance was Cllr Rutherford, who also read a statement on behalf of Cllr Arnold. Both Independent Spelthorne Group
April 2025
Governments Planning Inspector APPROVED planning application for APP/Z3635/W/24/3348201 with some conditions. Application for award of costs is refused
More details on the appeal decision can be found here:
Licensing
Whilst the planning application was approved on appeal, a licence is still required to open. An application has not yet been submitted. We will let you know as soon as there are any more details.
A new petition has been by a local resident. You can find it here: https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-24-hour-gambling-centre-in-ashford-protect-our-community/u/33440846
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