A £350,000 bid to turn a former New Look store into an adult gaming centre has been given the green light.
Members of Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s development control committee voted to allow the scheme in Gorleston High Street on Wednesday (August 25).
They were told the applicant MJS Amusements would be investing £350,000 in the venture bringing six new jobs.
However, opinion was divided among members who were told that relaxed planning rules aimed at encouraging a variety of uses in town centres to keep occupancy high made it difficult to refuse.
Tony Wright questioned whether enough had been done to find another retail use and was told by the applicant’s agent it had been marketed by the landlord for 24 months, and that his client was the only bidder.
Trevor Wainwright supported the bid saying MJS were a respected local company, adding: “It’s a good addition to the high street. Good luck to them.”
Councillor Barbara Wright said she was ‘really sad’ New Look had closed and questioned the need for an adult gaming centre in its place in Gorleston High…
