{"id":2536,"date":"2025-03-31T16:01:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T16:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/listselfstorage.com\/uk\/industry-insights\/?p=2536"},"modified":"2025-05-28T17:10:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T17:10:06","slug":"former-bingo-hall-to-be-turned-into-self-storage-facility-in-venture-way-grantham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/listselfstorage.com\/uk\/industry-insights\/former-bingo-hall-to-be-turned-into-self-storage-facility-in-venture-way-grantham\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Bingo Hall to be Turned into Self-Storage Facility in Venture Way, Grantham"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><br \/>\n<figure style=\"width: 555px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lincsonline.co.uk\/_media\/img\/OAQB4LXC3FYF8TBSR7QH.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"381\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Former Buzz Bingo hall in Grantham could get turned into self-storage site<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A vacant former bingo hall is to be transformed into a self-storage facility. A planning application from 4 Brothers Properties Ltd to convert the former Buzz Bingo site in Venture Way, Grantham, has been approved by South Kesteven District Council.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The plans include changing the use of the building, adding two roller shutter doors to the east side, and creating a new entrance for a reception area. In addition to the existing car park, 15 drive-up units will be built, along with a two-metre security fence and security gates.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The facility will operate Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, Saturdays from 8 am to 3 pm, and Sundays from 8 am to 2 pm. \u201cSelf-storage facilities work in two ways,\u201d the applicant explained in a planning statement that accompanied its application to the council.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\">\u201c<span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Storage can either be provided within a larger building or in separate rented units. The separate units can be traditional shipping containers or steel structures, or within purpose-built \u2018drive-up\u2019 units, which attract a higher rental price due to being a premium offering.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\">\u201c<span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Customers using the shipping containers or drive-up units typically enter the site, proceed directly to their rented unit, and either load or unload their vehicle before leaving. Providing dedicated parking spaces for these customers would be impractical due to the short-stay nature and would hinder loading or unloading.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\">\u201c<span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Customers using the main facility building tend to spend more time on site. They would enter the site, park in the dedicated car park, and proceed to the main reception.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">&#8220;After being guided to the main storage area, they would either load or unload their vehicle. However, their vehicle would remain parked in the car park.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">&#8220;Due to travel distances, customers using the main facility tend to store boxes and similar items that can be easily carried.\u201d Buzz Bingo in Grantham closed its doors for the final time in 2023 and was later put up for sale at \u00a31.2 million.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk\/news\/local-news\/former-bingo-hall-grantham-turned-10067420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span style=\"font-family: Lato, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Source<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A vacant former bingo hall is to be transformed into a self-storage facility. A planning application from 4 Brothers Properties Ltd to convert the former Buzz Bingo site in Venture Way, Grantham, has been approved by South Kesteven District Council. The plans include changing the use of the building, adding two roller shutter doors to the east side, and creating a new entrance for a reception area. In addition to the existing car park, 15 drive-up units will be built, along with a two-metre security fence and security gates. 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