Plans have been tabled to create a round-the-clock adult gaming centre in the heart of Preston city centre. Noble Corp Ltd is seeking the the change of use of 25 Orchard Street from a vacant betting shop, and claim 'Materially, an Adult Gaming Centre and Betting Shop are similar in character and function, and it is considered that this application provides a negligible change to the street scene.
These establishments are common in town centres and high street locations and are considered to be unctionally compatible in this location. 'Premises of this type generate no more noise than other retail units and they attract a similar customer base to nearby shops and commercial activities.' The applicants states that building would be brought ‘back to life’, and would have a positive impact on the viability and viability of the areas as a whole, as well as creating jobs.