Sheffield Public Notice: New bar on Ecclesall Road seeking alcohol licence after contentious planning debate
A pub which won planning approval despite objections from residents is now heading through the final stages before opening.
The Botanical Arms was granted planning approval on October 16 after a contentious public consultation process.
Five people wrote to the council, all objecting to plans for the pub - which is set to take over the shortly-lived Crave Cafe.
Most of the objections related to opening hours, and fears over the potential noise the new business would create.
“As a resident of the neighbouring block, I can confidently say this is not something the occupants of our building wish to have on our doorstep,” one person wrote.
“There is already a new restaurant currently under construction directly beneath our flats, which will inevitably increase noise levels. Introducing another venue, particularly one with late-night outdoor seating, would create an unacceptable level of disturbance for those living here.
“The flats above and around the premises are home to a wide range of tenants, including families with children and working professionals who keep regular hours. Many of us would not have chosen to rent here had there already been a licensed premises directly below; the proposed hours are wholly incompatible with a residential setting.”
Managers responded, assuring that outdoor seating would be restricted to 9.30pm, and the change of use was approved by the council.
In their approval, the council did limit serving times to 10pm Mondays to Thursdays and 11.30pm Friday to Sundays and bank holidays, while prohibiting the installation of loud speakers on the side of the building.
Now, in their next step, the minds behind the newly founded Eccy Pub Co Ltd. have applied for an alcohol licence.
If approved, the licence will allow the sale of alcohol for consumpion on the premises between midday - 10pm on Mondays to Thursdays and midday - midnight on Fridays to Sundays.
A public notice released on November 13 reads: “Any person wishing to make representations in relation to this application may do so in writing to The Licensing Service, Block C, Staniforth Road Depot, Staniforth Road, Sheffield, S9 3HD.
“Representations must be received by December 2.”
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