New Leeds events venue Vault granted licence until 1am

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 19:03 · Archive

Vault, an events venue on Royds Farm Road in Holbeck, has been granted a licence for alcohol sales and entertainment until 1am.

Vault, an events venue with space for hundreds of people, has been granted a licence by Leeds City Council after Forbidden Festival Europe Master Ltd applied for alcohol sales and entertainment permissions. The venue on Royds Farm Road in Holbeck will host weddings, sports fixtures and live music, with alcohol sales and entertainment allowed until 1am inside the building and music and drinks available until 1am at up to eight outdoor events annually.

A licensing sub-committee heard concerns about noise, road safety and possible anti-social behaviour. Nick Landells, representing the applicant, said noise management and crowd dispersal policies would be in place. He noted that the premises supervisor Lewis Meehan already runs venues in Manchester and Derby, and described the applicant as an experienced events space operator. He added that live music and DJs would be occasional rather than regular features.

Neighbouring business Esterform Packaging raised objections through representative John Scriven, who expressed concern about crowds of people spilling into the road and potential traffic safety issues. Councillors were told that conditions to prevent nuisance behaviour and traffic problems had been agreed with West Yorkshire Police. The company plans to invest around £750,000 to convert the warehouse and will employ up to ten full-time workers and more than 60 staff to run events.

How it is being reported

• New Leeds venue Vault granted licence for weddings, live music and 1am eventsAn events venue with space for hundreds of people is set to open after a licence was granted by the council.Wharfedale Observer · 13 Oct, 17:10
• New venue granted licence for weddings, live music and 1am eventsMusic and drinks sales will also be allowed until 1am at up to eight outdoor events per year.Telegraph & Argus · 13 Oct, 17:10

In this story: Leeds City Council · Vault · Forbidden Festival Europe Master Ltd · West Yorkshire Police · Holbeck · Nick Landells · Lewis Meehan · John Scriven

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