Late-night pub plan leads to noise worries

EAST Herringthorpe Sports & Social Club’s potential switch to late-night pub has led to concerns about noise and anti-social behaviour.

EAST Herringthorpe Sports & Social Club’s potential switch to late-night pub has led to concerns about noise and anti-social behaviour.

The venue, on Laudsdale Road, has asked for permission to open to the public until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.

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The aim is to boost business but the location in the centre of a residential area has led to worries about the suggested hours.

Cllr Michael Bennett-Sylvester, RMBC Dalton & Thrybergh ward member, said: “I have received representations from several local residents with concerns around potential public nuisance, public safety and protection of children.

“Most of these are based around the proposed operating hours and extent of the licensed area.

“End of service times of midnight Sunday to Thursday and 1am Friday and Saturday, with an additional 30 minutes’ closing, is causing concern that with taxi pick-ups will cause noise for residents until the early hours.

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“Looking at other local closing times, the latest advertised is Silverwood Miners Welfare with a weekend closing of 11.30pm.

“There is a concern that, if put into practice, the proposed opening hours will create a destination venue with drinkers from other premises heading to East Herringthorpe, arriving after 11pm and adding to the noise local residents will experience.”

The deadline for comments on the application is Monday (11), after which RMBC will make a decision on the proposals.