Adults only 24-hour gambling centre plan earmarked for Ayr high street

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A new 24-hour adult gambling experience could be coming to Ayr town centre, Ayrshire Live can exclusively reveal.Plans have been unveiled to introduce an all-day and all night adult gaming centre to a vacant site on Ayr High Street.Behind the proposals are Merkur Slots Ltd, who are part of the Germany headquartered Gauselmann Group of companies.The Gauselmann Group are a €2.57 billion turnover international business, active in the “delivery of safe gambling entertainment experiences.”In the proposals the applicants seek full planning permission for the change of use of the ground floor at 244-246 High Street, Ayr, from a vacant class 3 unit to an adult gaming centre use.They also seek permission for ‘minor external rectification works’ to the shop front.The current site is empty and previously contained a cafe, which closed in March 2020.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.In a supporting statement the agents, Harrogate-based firm Planning Potential, they said that AGC’s (adult gaming centres) “typically operate 24 hours” and “that is proposed” for the new AGC at the Ayr High Street site.The supporting statement said: “The surrounding area is mixed and has an established night-time economy, notably comprising restaurants, bars and pubs.“Given the context of the site there will be no significant adverse impacts provided the rectification works to the property are