Bamber Bridge bar Lancs and Yorks wants longer live music sessions

Bosses at the newly renovated Lancs and Yorks bar in Station Road are currently only allowed to play live music after 5pm on any day, primarily due to the use of the first floor as office accommodation.

The application now proposes to extend these hours from 10am to midnight Monday to Sunday.

They also want to change the opening hours that are currently 8am to midnight to:

- 10am-12.20am Mondays to Wednesdays

- 10am-1.30am on Bank Holidays

- 8am to 1.30am Thursday to Sunday.

The owners say they want to improve the area and put their planning in line with other bars in the area.

What's the problem?

But planning officers at South Ribble Borough Council have recommended that councillors refuse the application.

They say the proposal "will have a detrimental impact upon nearby residents and occupiers of the commercial premises at first floor and as such is contrary to Policy B1 in the Local Plan."

What did neighbours say?

Neighbouring properties have been notified and four objections have been received.

Concerns raised include:

- "Excessive noise currently is causing disturbance and nuisance from loud thumping"

- "Noisy patrons in external areas after 11pm and at weekends from 8pm until midnight"

- "Not adhering to approved hours"

- "Use of ginnel at the back of our houses as a toilet"

- "Noise and disturbance is having a negative impact with regards to adequate sleep".

A final decision will be made on Thursday, July 28