Councillors are set to decide whether to allow a Lichfield club to play live and recorded outdoor music at events.
An application has been made by Lichfield Sports Club Ltd to amend its premises licence.
Bosses are hoping be allowed to sell alcohol and provide “live and recorded music outdoors Fridays to Mondays” until 11pm at up to ten events a year.
But an objection has raised concerns over the impact of the change to the licence if it is approved.
“Increasing outdoor use along with the consumption of alcohol will bring an increased threat to neighbouring residents.
“Granting this licence would adversely affect the lives and amenity of residents of grange Lane who currently enjoy a semi-rural setting.”
Objector
Documents at a meeting of Lichfield District Council’s licensing and consents appeals committee include correspondence between a club’s representative and the local authority’s environment protection officer.
Cllr Jamie Checkland, Lichfield Sports Club’s chairman, said the change was not designed to turn the site into a “major events venue”.
“We have a couple of fun days planned – one for the coronation and one for a hockey tournament where some outside music may be played.
“We are not looking to become a major events venue.”
Cllr Jamie Checkland
Councillors will make a decision at the meeting on Tuesday (21st March).
It might not be the case now but it will set a precedence and give anyone an inch and they’ll take a yard.
I’m surprised to see the quote attributed to CLLR Jamie Checkland. Was he speaking as a councillor or the chairman of the club when he made that statement? Not sure what the rules are around all this, I’m sure others will know, but as his pals will be discussing it next week it seems a bit odd. Perhaps it’s just my cynical mind.
Its in the middle of nowhere, let the music play. Looking forward to all of the old cryarses moaning about the beacon park events in the summer.