Balancing the bar life in Bury St Edmunds
In 2008 St Edmundsbury Borough Council looked at the problems raised by residents and shop owners who have complained about noise and vandalism in the busy and attractive night time area around Guildhall Street, Westgate Street, Crown Street, Angel Hill and Abbeygate Street.
In July 2008 the Council consulted formally on a proposed special area policy for the area described. The consultation took place between 18 July and 10 October, and following this the Licensing and Regulatory Committee decided that the special area policy should be included in the council’s Statement of Licensing Policy. This was adopted by Full Council on 9 December 2008 and the special area policy took effect on 5 January 2009.
What does this mean for residents and businesses in the area? The effect of adopting a special area policy of this kind is that where valid objections are received about an application within the defined area, the application is referred to a hearing. If the application is likely to add to the cumulative problems identified (for example, noise and anti-social behaviour) in the area it will normally be refused unless the applicant can demonstrate that their application will not add to the cumulative problems identified in the special policy.
Licensing Services
St Edmundsbury Borough Council
West Suffolk House
Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP33 3YU
Phone: 01284 757103
Email: licensing@stedsbc.gov.uk
