Betting shop to replace former Lloyds Bank in Dewsbury town centre

The application – submitted by the gambling company Boyle Sports – sought to change the use of the former Lloyds Bank at 20, Market Place, and was approved by Kirklees Council in January.

To limit an impact to neighbouring properties, the shop will be limited to the operating hours of 8am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday.

In the application’s decision report, it said the three-storey Victorian property is located within a row of shopfronts which includes some listed buildings, however the changes to the property are “not considered to amount to changes that would affect the setting of a listed building.”

The report also said: “The application is a change of use of an existing retail site, it is considered to be supported by the thrust of the town centre policy as it preserves the centre’s retail and leisure opportunities.”

The applicant also submitted an application for advertisement consent, for permission to erect two fascia signs and a hanging sign, which was also approved.

As a result of publicity, one objection was received. The comments raised were assessed throughout the decision report.

The former Lloyds Bank closed in March last year.

The applications for change of use and advertisement consent were both received by the council in October 2025.

The full application can be viewed on the council’s planning portal, by searching the planning application number, postcode, street name or locality.