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The challenges that public health teams in local government face when there are applications for new gambling premises licences include no mandatory regulatory role; lack of evidence to draw upon and an \u2018aim to permit\u2019 principal entrenched in legislation. This case study examines a city council\u2019s refusal to grant a gambling premises licence, and the subsequent legal appeal, which was dismissed in February 2025. Despite the Gambling Act 2005\u2019s \u2018aim to permit\u2019 principle, the council denied the application for an Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) due to its proximity to vulnerable populations and sensitive locations. Objections came from public health officials, local residents, and community organizations, citing risks of hidden and invisible gambling harms. The gambling operator appealed, but the court upheld the council\u2019s decision, emphasizing the importance of local knowledge, public health evidence, and the limitations of licencing conditions. The Judge criticized the appellant\u2019s lack of local knowledge and affirmed that authorities are not required to prove direct harm from a yet-to-open venue. The case sets a precedent for integrating public health into licencing decisions and highlights the legitimacy of using ecological data to assess risk. Success was underpinned by a robust policy framework and strategic preparation. 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