Planning Issues for Amusement Centres and Bingo Halls

Amusement centres and bingo halls raise a number of planning issues including reducing the attractiveness and character of an area, and generating noise, litter, traffic and disturbance, which may be detrimental to the amenities of an area. Applicants should consider the guidance provided in relation to these issues at the earliest opportunity when submitting an application for an amusement centre or bingo hall, to ensure that the proposal will be of highest quality and will respond to relevant planning policy requirements. Applicants should also refer to the council's 'Amusement Permit Policy', which provides guidance on applications for amusement permits in the Council area.