Approval for retrospective conversion of Scarborough South Bay arcade

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A retrospective application by ​Jimmy Corrigan’s Ltd to turn the Casino Royale amusement arcade at 47-48 Sandside, Scarborough, into a coffee shop has been approved by North Yorkshire Council.

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​The site is located on the north side of Sandside, overlooking Scarborough Harbour to the south and southeast.

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The scheme involved the creation of a coffee shop and outdoor seating area at a premise that previously had planning permission for an amusement arcade on the ground floor.

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No objections were made by the highway authority, which said that the change of use would have no material impact on traffic conditions.

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Planners said that the new use and the new shopfront were of an appropriate scale and appearance for the area and preserved the character and appearance of the conservation area, as well as preserving the setting of nearby listed buildings.

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Commenting on the outdoor seating area, officers said the proposed area was of an acceptable scale outside the front of the building, “such that it does not encroach on the highway or cause unacceptable obstruction”.

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North Yorkshire Council said the development presented “a local business which serves the local community and supports the tourism industry”.

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A report prepared by planning officers noted: “The development represents an investment in this business, and such alterations and investments are an essential aspect of keeping such a community facility up to date.

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“The coffee shop is now established in and appropriate to its location, providing services not just to the local community, and the new use is complementing the mix of cafe and retail uses within the harbourside location.”

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Officers concluded that the development would result in a positive enhancement of an existing community facility, and the application was approved subject to conditions.