A historic village pub could soon be serving drinks earlier and later into the night under plans which have divided residents and prompted a licensing hearing.
An application has been submitted to Plymouth City Council by Simon Gilley on behalf of Staddiscombe Park Ltd seeking changes to the premises licence for The London Inn in Plympton St Maurice.
The proposals include extending alcohol sales and opening hours, as well as adding outdoor areas including a patio, garage, car park and beer garden to the licence. Four temporary outdoor bars are also proposed.
According to council documents, the licensing department received the variation application on Friday, March 27.
The amended application now requests permission for alcohol sales from 10am until 12.30am daily, with the premises also opening to the public during the same hours. Non-standard timings would allow opening from 8am for events including weddings, wakes and sporting occasions.
The application also seeks permission for additional opening hours during live international sporting events, including football and rugby matches.
Council documents state that original proposals were amended during the consultation process following discussions with residents.
Nine letters objecting to the application were initially received from residents, although five were later withdrawn after changes were made to the plans. The council also received two representations from councillors and one letter supporting the application from a resident.
No objections were submitted by Devon and Cornwall Police, Environmental Health, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Trading Standards, planning officers or child protection authorities.
Environmental Health did not object after additional conditions were agreed with the applicant.
One additional condition added during the consultation states that non-standard timings would not be used on more than 20 occasions in any calendar year.
The operating schedule submitted with the application says CCTV would operate during opening hours and glasses would be collected regularly. It also states that doors and windows would remain closed during entertainment events to minimise disruption to neighbours.
The application states: “We are a well run pub with minimal issues, the variation I am requesting should not alter this in any way.”
The report will be considered by Plymouth City Council’s Licensing Sub Committee at a meeting on Monday, May 18.
