An Isle of Wight holiday park is looking to provide entertainment later into the night, but neighbours have raised concerns about the potential ‘racket’ created.
Parkdean Resorts, owners of Thorness Bay, is asking permission to increase the times it can show films outdoors, plus boxing or wrestling events and live music, dance or entertainment, indoors and outdoors.
The application goes as late as 1.30am for indoor sporting events.
It also wants to extend the hours it can sell alcohol, by bringing the start time forward, as well as adding a horsebox bar outside.
Two objections received
The Isle of Wight council’s licensing sub-committee is being asked to grant the variation, only part of it or refusing the application, after two objections were received.
One objector said events run at the holiday park have been so loud it causes disturbance even through their double-glazed windows.
They raised concerns about the extended activities, saying it was bad enough at the moment, let alone if it were to go on longer.
“15 hours of racket every day”
The other said they objected to the application on the basis of noise, nuisance and the adverse effects “15 hours of racket every day” neighbours and local businesses would experience.
Environmental health officers were satisfied with the control measures in place, but in light of the objections said they could consider requiring a Noise Management Plan.
Compromises
Council officers spoke to objectors and came to some compromises, which would need to be agreed by Parkdean, including music only being played on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings; outdoor entertainment limited between Easter and October; and the installation of an effective acoustic barrier around the designated area.
One objector also called for maximum noise levels to be set with independent monitoring.
No concessions offered
At the time of writing the council’s report, no concessions to the application had been offered by Parkdean.
In its licensing application, the solicitors acting on behalf of Parkdean said due to the conditions already attached to the premises licence of Thorness Bay, no further actions to mitigate any adverse effects were required.
It was hoped the extended hours could be introduced as soon as possible.
The licensing sub-committee will make its decision next Friday, 22nd July.
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