Late night opening plan agreed for popular Sheffield Wetherspoons pub
Agreement for plan for well known pub to stay open an extra hour into the early hours of the morning
Plans for a popular Sheffield Wetherspoons pub to stay open an hour later, into the early hours of the morning, have been approved.
Sheffield Council has agreed to a planning application for the pub chain Wetherspoons to extend the opening hours of the Scarsdale Hundred, the pub that was opened in the former Damon’s Restaurant on Sevenairs Road, near Beighton. But the agreement is only for an initial 12 month trial.
They had sent a planning application to Sheffield Council asking to change the condition which was attached to their opening times, so that the pub could open until 1.30am on some nights.
It would see them stay open from 7am until 1.30am on Fridays, Saturdays, Maundy Thursday, Sundays before a Bank Holiday, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and New Years Eve.
The outside drinking area would still close at 10.30pm, but the outside smoking area would be open until 1.30am.
From Sunday to Thursday, it would be open 7am until 12.30pm, with the outside drinking area shut at 10.30am.
Sheffield Council officers stated in a report into the plans: “The application seeks a modest extension of 60 minutes to opening hours of the existing drinking establishment and associated external smoking area. There is no proposal to alter the existing restrictions on the use of the drinking and seating areas, which would continue to cease operation at 10.30pm hours. The continuation of this existing restriction would be considered to suitably mitigate potential for late night noise and disturbance to nearby dwellings. Given the established use of the site, which includes late night opening at weekends and during public holidays, the additional hour sought is not considered to materially alter the character or intensity of activity at the site.
“While concern has been raised in relation to late night dispersal of customers, the use has operated for a number of years under the existing consent, with no evidence of unacceptable or persistent amenity harm. The applicant has also suggested a temporary consent, for a 12 month period, to allow the effect of the proposed increase in opening hours to be assessed.
“Colleagues in Environmental Protection Services have considered the proposal and are supportive of a temporary consent to allow for an assessment period. They have also confirmed that they have no history of noise complaints in relation to the premises and that a noise impact assessment is not considered necessary in this case.”
Wetherspoons had sent the council a statement supporting their application, which they say has been developed to protect all the people who live, work or do anything else near the pub, which is around 100m from people’s homes.
The company stated: “In formulation of this plan particular regard has been had to the proximity of nearby residential properties, with a view to ensuring the venue is compatible with them.
Their statement added: “Pre-application discussions have been held with the Police Licensing Officer who is supportive of the later opening hours and an application for variation of the premises licence will be made subject to the successful grant of planning consent.
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“The Scarsdale Hundred provides a broad range of food and drink services throughout the trading day, including those provided by traditional licensed premises, cafes and restaurants. This range of services when combined with the style of operation of Wetherspoon premises provides substantial benefits for the community, attracting people throughout the day, enhancing the viability of the locale.“
The company has also told council planning officials that it would be willing to accept a temporary extension to its opening times to allow the effect to be assessed over a 12 month period.
The circular building was very popular as Damon's restaurant. The pub takes its name from an old administrative district dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086.