A review of the premises licence for a club located on Blandford Road is scheduled for December 1, following complaints from a nearby resident regarding late-night noise. The situation has escalated, with additional neighbours supporting the initial call for a review, citing ongoing disturbances.
Councillors will consider a range of potential solutions aimed at addressing the concerns, including a proposed restriction on music after 11pm and an earlier closure time of 11:30pm. Further measures may involve implementing a sound limiter and requiring that doors and windows remain closed from 9pm onward.
The club currently holds a licence that permits operation until 2am, although representatives assert that it rarely stays open for that duration. They emphasize their efforts to maintain a quiet environment, encouraging guests to leave discreetly and taking proactive steps to mitigate noise.
In support of the original complaint, three additional neighbours have voiced their grievances, while Corfe Mullen Town Council has shared public feedback but refrained from taking a formal stance on the review. Club officials argue that they have consistently operated with respect toward the community, demonstrating this commitment with over sixty letters of support submitted to Dorset Council affirming the club’s positive community involvement.
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However, the complainants allege that there have been incidents of late-night music beyond permitted hours, as well as problems caused by patrons obstructing driveways, aggressive behaviour, and disruption to home-based businesses. They have reported that two residential property sales have fallen through directly due to noise and disturbances associated with the club.
The couples’ concerns, articulated in a statement via their solicitors, recount numerous incidents over two years and state that they were compelled to seek the licence review after unsuccessful attempts to resolve the issues through Dorset Council officers.
In response to these claims, the club has implemented various measures to alleviate nearby residents’ concerns. This includes removing outdoor seating, adjusting operational hours, discontinuing a lucrative burger van contract, terminating a dance school arrangement early, and modifying delivery times.
A club official commented, “I note that they chose to purchase a residence next-door to a social club with a late licence that has had continuous operations since 1923. There is some disturbance in purchasing a house next to a social club, and the applicants do not seem to accept this. Most of what is described are normal noises one would expect in such a situation from a well-run and respectful club.”
Supporters of the club have expressed similar sentiments, with one member stating that they have witnessed no mismanagement or violations of licensing laws during their time as patrons. Many club members have echoed this sentiment, criticizing the decision of the newcomers to pursue a licence review.
A decision regarding the premises licence review is anticipated by the end of the first week in December.
