Residents in West One saved from more late night noise

2nd April 2008

An application from Bar 23 in West One Plaza to extend its opening hours from 11.30pm to midnight was refused by City Centre, South and East Planning Board on Monday 31st March. Green Party Councillor Jillian Creasy, who represents Central ward, which includes the city centre, said:

“I am very pleased that officers recommended refusal for a permanent extension to midnight by Bar 23. They have recognised the amount of disturbance created by bars and restaurants in the West One Plaza. The plaza acts like an amphitheatre, with noise carrying up to the flats above. Over the last year, more and more of these bars have acquired outside seating, which compounds the problem. Officers point out that there have been major problems with enforcement. Even after the bar has officially closed, there is noise from people “drinking up” and putting the chairs and tables away. This has had a serious effect on the health and well being of neighbours. They will be extremely relieved that officers in planning are starting to draw a more reasonable line over what is acceptable.”

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