Simon Cowell backs Chelsea restaurant in noise complaint dispute
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 09:02 · Archive
Simon Cowell and other celebrities have backed La Famiglia, a Chelsea Italian restaurant facing potential restrictions after noise complaints from a neighbour.
La Famiglia, a Tuscan Italian restaurant in Chelsea founded in 1974 by Alvaro Maccioni, is facing potential operational restrictions following noise complaints from a neighbouring resident. The resident claims the restaurant's noise is keeping his family awake at night and argues the garden canopy has no acoustic insulation.
In response, 247 people including Simon Cowell, Eric Clapton and Barbara Broccoli have written letters of support. Cowell said La Famiglia was one of his favourite restaurants in the world and warned that restrictions on garden opening hours would have a massive impact on the business and potentially close it down. He added that restrictions would be particularly damaging given that the venue is in London.
The council's Environmental Noise Team has supported the neighbour's application to review the restaurant's licence, recommending that the garden be closed at 9pm instead of its current closing time. A Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee hearing scheduled for October 13 has since been adjourned as representatives from the venue could not attend.
How it is being reported
- Simon Cowell latest celebrity to back popular London restaurant in noise rowThe Britain’s Got Talent judge said La Famiglia in Chelsea is one his ‘favourite restaurants in the world’Evening Standard · 14 Oct, 08:50
- 'This is London': Simon Cowell backs Italian restaurant facing restrictions over noise complaintsEric Clapton and Barbara Broccoli have also backed the Chelsea restaurant ahead of its licence reviewMyLondon · 14 Oct, 06:30
In this story: La Famiglia · Simon Cowell · Eric Clapton · Barbara Broccoli · Alvaro Maccioni · Chelsea · Kensington and Chelsea
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