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August 4, 2026

Council wins appeal over 24-hour gambling venue

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Ealing Council has successfully defended its decision to refuse plans for a 24-hour gambling venue in the heart of Hanwell, after an independent planning...
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Council wins appeal over 24-hour gambling venue

Council wins appeal over 24-hour gambling venue

• Ealing Council has successfully defended its decision to refuse plans for a 24-hour gambling venue in the heart of Hanwell, after an independent planning inspector dismissed the applicant’s appeal.
• Pure Gaming Limited had sought permission to change a vacant ground-floor commercial unit at 153-155 Uxbridge Road into a 24-hour bingo hall.
• The venue would have The post Council wins appeal over 24-hour gambling venue appeared first on Around Ealing.

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