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Noise complaints for new pub

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Sammy2024 · 30/07/2024 16:37

Hey guys, I have a unique situation... I live on a quiet country road next to a farm, in the last year the farm owner has leased out his empty buildings to a couple of pop up pubs as such which we have no issue with, the problem is they have every Friday and some Saturdays without fail open air live music from.6pm-9:30/10pm and sometimes later, me my children, my parents and grandparents have lived at that house from 1960's onwards and now we can't even sit out in the garden without the distorted noise coming from the 'farm' I've had their licences checked and all seem to be agreed (although no body even checked with us for our views) on average from our garden 134m away from them the dB reader floats around 75 dB. What makes matters worse I have messages from the land owner that he agrees with us that every Friday is to much and to leave it with him but it's been weeks. I've spoke to the council that said they will speak to them directly especially as on cctv I've had people urinating on my drive in broad daylight and broke glass all over the road it's become.a nightmare where I dread the weekend as it stresses everyone out!

This probably doesn't make much sense but I'm at a loss, anyone with any experience with this type of noise complaints? Surely the fact this make shift pub is only a year or so old means the residents in the area have some kind of say? Or should I just give up
Thanks in advance first Time posting

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Seeline · 31/07/2024 15:51

Have they got planning permission? If so, are they complying with the conditions on the planning permission - you can check that on your Council's planning portal.
Have you complained to the Council's environmental health department? Keep a log of every event and the hours of noise, levels etc
Are any neighbours affected - if so, get together and all complain to the Council.
Try approaching your local Councillor to see if he can help you.

leeverarch · 31/07/2024 16:08

Could you speak to your local parish council or neighbourhood watch, and ask someone to visit your home so they can experience it for themselves?

Those decibel levels from that distance away are not reasonable by any stretch of the imagination.

DanceTheDevilBackIntoHisHole · 31/07/2024 16:20

Check the council's licensing section as distinct from planning permission. They'd need an alcohol licence as well as an open air music licence.

Sammy2024 · 31/07/2024 19:03

Thanks guys, I've been in touch with the council (maidstone) and waiting to hear back at the moment with their licenses for the events. The owners assured me everything is perfect for them as they would. I have been gathering as much evidence as possible as there tends to be abuse online not directed at me but is about me on their pages from their customers. Had a visit last week from their manager as he was taking readings and managed to snap a photo of theirs even then one was 91 and rhe other was 88 granted that was at the farm where its based but that's a stones throw away! And sure enough the next couple Fridays all booked up live music, so sad I pray for rain gives us all a reason to stay inside!
I appreciate the replies guys, normally it's abuse when I mention any of this online!

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Sammy2024 · 31/07/2024 22:03

Also, just thinking would a solicitor be able to help in this type of situation or would that be a waste of time and money?

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Seeline · 31/07/2024 22:41

I'd wait and see what the Council can do first. No cost to you that way.

TizerorFizz · 31/07/2024 22:45

@Sammy2024 Dont get a solicitor. I’d speak to the Parish council. They might not be happy anbout this either. Plus you can speak to your local councillor too. I’d start with them. Are you the only residence affected? If there aren’t appropriate licenses in place, what are the councils doing about it?

CCLCECSC · 31/07/2024 22:59

Wait for a response from the local council but keep gathering your own evidence.

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