Residents living in the same building raised concerns about an increase in anti-social behaviour and noise from the venue
A new hot pot restaurant wants to open until 11pm every night of the week. Residents living in the same building as the business have raised concerns about an increase in anti-social behaviour and noise from the venue.
Sense would operate as a Chinese hot pot restaurant on Aldersgate Street in Barbican. The business would sell food and drink on site between 11am and 11pm from Monday to Sunday. It would also sell takeaway orders and drinks as a supplementary service.
“Barbican is a predominantly quiet residential area outside office hours, which is a key reason why many of us live here. A late-night restaurant serving alcohol is likely to create ongoing disturbance,” said an objection letter written by Gunjan Arora, of London House.
Director of Sense, Wei Wang, told the Licensing Committee at a hearing last Thursday (May 14): “As operator of the business I am committed to running the premises responsibly and maintaining a relationship with the local residents.”
Mr Web, who objected to the application, raised concerns over the noise impact the terrace could have on the neighbouring flats. He also told the committee that the sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption had left residents feeling worried.
Ms Wang assured the committee that there were only two tables on the terrace which would primarily be used at lunchtime during good weather. She also explained that the sale of alcohol for off-premises would only be alongside take-away orders.
The committee discussed adding clauses to the application; one to ban the consumption of alcohol on the terrace and another to prohibit the sale of unsealed alcohol for off-premises consumption.
A decision will be given to the applicant within five working days of the hearing.
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