Decision made on plans to turn old Leitrim bookies shop into modern arcade
Plans to convert a vacant commercial unit in Carrick-on-Shannon into an amusement and gaming arcade has been given the green light by Leitrim County Council
Proposed planning submitted on July 22, for change of use of a commercial unit in Carrick-on-Shannon, turning the vacant premises that was previously Paddy Power into a 21-plus amusement and gaming arcade has been approved by Leitrim County Council.
In a letter to the planning department of Leitrim County Council, the developer described the application as “an opportunity to bring a currently unused commercial unit back into active use within Carrick-on-Shannon town centre.”
The planning was approved by Leitrim County Council on Monday, September 14.
The amusement and gaming arcade will be open exclusively to people aged 21 and over and hopes to operate seven days a week, from 11am to 11pm.
The applicant states that the operators have more than 16 years' experience successfully managing similar gaming premises in a neighbouring town and have established a strong record of responsible and professional operation within the leisure industry.
While alcoholic beverages will not be sold, water and non-alcoholic drinks will be available. The applicant also proposes installing a dedicated recycling bin for cans, adding they would be “delighted” to donate the proceeds towards Carrick Tidy Towns.
The development is expected to provide employment for approximately 5 to 10 people.