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Statement that was read out at the Planning Appeal Meeting at Spelthorne Borough Council.
''I don't usually intervene in local planning applications such as this but I want to add my voice to the over 600 objections already received from local residents who live and work in the vicinity of the proposed 24 hour adult gaming site.
In an area that does not have a significant late-night economy and indeed has no other 24 hour establishments, I agree with my constituents that this would cause significant noise disturbances. There are concerns about patrons gathering outside the venue late at night, smoking and vaping, loitering and increased vehicle activity, including the running of engines, doors slamming and the sounding of horns.
There are legitimate concerns about an increase in anti-social behaviour which would affect vulnerable members of the community, including single women, young people, and the elderly. The potential risk to public safety far outweighs any of the so-called advantages suggested by the appellants.
The Adult Gaming Centre would not add value to Ashford as a place to shop and dine and it would not contribute positively to the vitality and viability of the town centre.''
Letter to the Planning Inspectorate
'Having read a great many of [the objections], as you know, they raise a number of very reasonable objections many of which I agree with. I do not object to people gambling as their choice of recreation. But I do not want to see an Adult Gaming Centre in Church Road, Ashford.'
