Reminder Issued of Clocktower Casino Appeal Deadline

The application, which sought permission for a 24‑hour bingo hall, casino and slot machine establishment 153–155 Uxbridge Road, was rejected earlier this year by Ealing Council in August. Over 2,000 objections to the original application were received. The developer has since appealed, meaning the Planning Inspectorate will now decide whether the scheme can go ahead.

Council officers have passed residents’ original objections to the inspector, but Hanwell Broadway ward councillor Yoel Gordon is stressing that further submissions focused on the official grounds for refusal will carry the most weight.

He says these include:

Loss of active frontage and town centre vitality – replacing retail with inactive frontage could undermine the range of shops and weaken Hanwell’s high street.
Noise and amenity impacts – a 24‑hour operation could worsen existing problems with disturbance and anti‑social behaviour.
Over‑concentration of gambling uses – with Ladbrokes two doors away and William Hill across the road, the proposal could erode the retail mix and fails to deliver inclusive community benefit.
Proximity to schools and vulnerable groups – three primary schools, Hanwell Children’s Centre, Cherington House mental health services, Hanwell Library and St Mungo’s support centre are all nearby, raising concerns about exposure to gambling.
Crime and anti‑social behaviour – the Metropolitan Police have formally objected, warning that another gambling venue would exacerbate existing problems with street drinking, drug dealing and disorder around the Clocktower.

Cllr Gordon says that objections from those living within 50 metres of the site or families who regularly pass the Clocktower on school journeys will be particularly valuable. He emphasises that residents who have already objected do not need to resubmit unless they have new points or evidence

The developer, Pure Gaming Ltd, appealed Ealing Council’s refusal of the Hanwell Clocktower casino on the grounds that the council’s decision was unjustified and that the proposed venue met planning requirements. Specifically, the appeal argued that the council had misapplied its policies on town centre vitality, amenity, and cumulative impact of gambling uses, and that the refusal failed to recognise the economic benefits of the scheme.

The Planning Inspectorate will close comments on Tuesday 23 December. Submissions can be made online at acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk quoting case number 3375731.

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