Plans have been submitted to convert a recently closed William Hill branch on the Broadway in Bexleyheath into a takeaway / restaurant.
William Hill vacated their unit in October this year after opening when gambling laws were relaxed in 2005. That saw a large increase of gambling shops across the UK. Councils were almost powerless to prevent them opening.
However, changes this year have seen many bookies closing as Fixed Odds Betting Terminals – a major money-spinner – saw caps introduced in April on how much could be gambled at a time. It’s now £2 rather than £100.
There is not mention of who will operate the restaurant / takeaway. Having looked at plans the site looks similar in layout to a takeaway with a counter to order – though the site would include around 8 tables so perhaps a bit of a hybrid as often seen. They do not intend to do deliveries.
Click here to view plans for the Bexleyheath site.
Deatils: 19/02693/FUL | Change of use of ground floor unit Betting Office (Use Class Sui Generis) to use within Use Class A3/A5 (Restaurant/Takeaway) with associated kitchen extract ductwork and refuse storage. | 175-177 Broadway Bexleyheath Kent DA6 7ES
anonymous201481
As the site appears to be nextdoor to a pub, a takeaway operation is the most likely option.
Graham
I would like to see a decent fish and chip shop on this site if it becomes a takeaway. Ideal next to a pub.
Charles Calthrop
Do you recommend a good fish and chip shop in Charlton /Westcombe Park or the surrounding areas? I’ve not had a good bit of fish in around a decade or more
Ashley
The Tom Bells Fish and Chips opposite WHSmith is decent in Bexleyheath.
If you haven’t tried it already?
Charles Calthrop
No but if its worth the trip I don’t mind trying it Thank you for the recommendation 🙂