Portsmouth bookies in Cosham is set to become a convenience store
A FORMER bookies in Cosham High Street is set to be converted into a new convenience store after planning permission was granted by Portsmouth City Council.
Hardebrayh Apdo has been given the green light to take over the Mega Bet unit next to Iceland, to revamp the shopfront and install rooftop condenser units to allow the new Premier shop to open.
His application was submitted in September after he took over control of the unit, which has hosted various betting shops over more than a decade and was previously marketed with a £22,500 a year rent.
In its report approving the scheme, the council said the area was able to cope with an expected increase in the number of pedestrians in the area following the opening of the new shop
It said the location of the building within the designated Cosham High Street district centre made it 'acceptable' for the conversion.