Villagers oppose late-night entertainment plans at North Yorkshire hotel

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:04 · Archive

Villagers fear late-night drinking and entertainment at Monk Fryston Hall Hotel near Selby could disturb sleep and harm the village.

Tokyo Industries Ultimate Ltd has applied for a premises licence for Monk Fryston Hall Hotel near Selby, which is undergoing renovation ahead of reopening. The hotel will have an 80-cover restaurant, gardens and on-site parking, with plans to provide accommodation, dining and wedding facilities.

The applicant originally sought permission for alcohol sales, live and recorded music, films, dancing and other entertainment indoors and outdoors until 2am, seven days a week. Following discussions with North Yorkshire Police and the council's environmental protection team, the applicant agreed to reduce hours and remove several activities. The revised application permits indoor alcohol sales and live and recorded music until 1am, with outdoor activities ending at 10.30pm. Late-night refreshments would be available indoors until 2am.

Monk Fryston Parish Council and local residents have objected to the proposals. The parish council warned that the original plans would harm the village's character and disturb nearby households. The council raised concerns about intrusive noise from amplified music and outdoor speakers from wedding marquees, and noise from vehicles arriving and leaving, including engines, voices and car doors. The parish council has called for tighter restrictions: outdoor activities to finish at 10pm, activities involving non-residents at 11pm, and those for hotel residents at 2am.

A licensing hearing is due to determine the application, with a decision expected on 19 October.

How it is being reported

• Villagers fear late-night events at North Yorkshire hotel could leave them sleeplessMonk Fryston Hall Hotel faces North Yorkshire licensing hearing over late-night music, alcohol and noise fears from villagers. Decision due October 19.The Northern Echo · 14 Oct, 05:30
• Villagers' fears over plans for late-night drinking and entertainment at North Yorkshire hotelThe parish council warned the original proposals would harm the character of the village and disturb nearby householdsTeessideLive · 14 Oct, 00:01

In this story: Monk Fryston Hall Hotel · Tokyo Industries Ultimate Ltd · Selby · North Yorkshire · Monk Fryston Parish Council · North Yorkshire Police

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