Planning application received: Change of Use of existing unit from Bookmakers to Amusement and Gaming Arcade with associated extern

A planning application has been lodged with Leitrim County Council by SB Capital Holdings Ltd for a change of use of Unit 1, Block C, Mercantile Plaza Townspark in Carrick‑on‑Shannon. The applicant seeks to convert the premises, which currently operates as a bookmaker’s shop, into an amusement and gaming arcade, together with an associated external area.

The application, which has been formally received by the council, proposes that the unit’s interior be re‑configured to accommodate arcade gaming equipment and related entertainment facilities. The external space would be adapted to provide additional seating and a small outdoor gaming area, in line with the proposed use.

Carrick‑on‑Shannon, situated in County Leitrim, has recently been described by the Irish Independent as a “burgeoning tourism hub.” The town’s growing visitor numbers and its position on the River Shannon make it a potentially attractive location for leisure and entertainment ventures such as the proposed arcade.

The council will now consider the application against local planning policies and any relevant national regulations. If approved, the change of use would allow SB Capital Holdings Ltd to diversify the retail mix within the Mercantile Plaza and offer a new leisure option for residents and visitors alike.

For further information, see the Leitrim County Council planning portal.

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