Policy information sourced from the Medway Local Plan 2003

R15 Amusement Arcades, Etc

Amusement arcades, virtual reality centres and establishments such as sauna/massage parlours will only be permitted within, or on the edge of, a retail centre and subject to:

  1. there being no detrimental impact on the retail character and function of the centre; and
  2. there being no adverse affect on the character of a Conservation Area or other place of special architectural or historic character; and
  3. there being no detrimental effect on the amenity enjoyed by neighbouring uses.

Where the proposal relates to ground floor premises, a shopfront of appropriate design will be required.

For more information please see the Medway Local Plan 2003