"Plans to turn a former nightclub and restaurant in the London Trocadero into a two-storey casino have been given the green light by planning officers. The casino will cater for up to 1,250 customers and include a restaurant on the ground floor of the building on Coventry Street in the West End. The proposal, submitted by national casino operator Genting Casinos UK Ltd, was granted planning permission at a committee meeting on September 30."
"Strong objections were raised by the Soho Society about the impact of another alcohol-led gambling venue, warning it could add to existing problems with anti-social behaviour. They also raised concerns about the over-concentration of late-night entertainment spots. However, Westminster Council argued the casino would replace a restaurant and nightclub and therefore, the site has already been established for an entertainment purpose. Genting Casinos denied the venue will be alcohol-led and said it would be "highly regulated and subject to an operational management plan"."
"A total of 350 jobs including a dedicated six-week Training School for new employees with no prior industry experience or little work experience will be created as a result of the casino. Plans include a new shopfront and entrance on the street, replacing the souvenir shop and the Bestmart entrance, as well as two new shopfronts along Rupert Street and new double-glazed windows along Lyons corner."
A two-storey casino will be created in a former nightclub and restaurant at the London Trocadero, accommodating up to 1,250 customers and including a ground-floor restaurant. Genting Casinos UK Ltd received planning permission at a committee meeting on September 30. Westminster Council cited West End recovery needs after Covid in supporting the proposal. The development will create 350 jobs and a six-week Training School for new employees with limited experience. Plans include new shopfronts, an entrance on Coventry Street, and double-glazed windows on Lyons Corner. The Soho Society raised concerns about alcohol-led gambling and anti-social behaviour; Genting says the venue will be highly regulated.
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