Licence Review for The Rising Sun Pub in Colden Common Due to Noise Complaints

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A longstanding issue at The Rising Sun pub in Colden Common has led to a Winchester City Council licensing subcommittee review of its licence on July 22. The pub has faced numerous noise complaints from nearby residents, prompting the council's environmental protection team to submit an application to review the premises licence. The team seeks to remove current public nuisance conditions and replace them with alternative conditions to ensure the licensing objectives are met.

Key Takeaways:

  • The licensing subcommittee will review The Rising Sun's licence on July 22 due to repeated noise complaints from nearby residents.
  • The environmental protection team has submitted an application to review the premises licence, aiming to replace current public nuisance conditions with alternative conditions.
  • Several residents have expressed frustration with the ongoing noise issues, citing disruption to their quality of life and inability to enjoy their properties.
  • Jonny Spencer, the owner of The Rising Sun, disputes concerns, stating that an agreement has been reached with the environmental protection team and neighbors regarding noise levels.

Statistics:

  • At least 2 residents (Francesca Santovito and Paul Gunter) have submitted complaints to the council about noise disruptions from The Rising Sun.
  • The current licence holder, The Rising Sun, has reportedly come to an agreement with the environmental protection team and neighbors regarding noise levels.

Sources:

  • Winchester City Council press release (date not specified)
  • Letter from Francesca Santovito to Winchester City Council (date not specified)
  • Letter from Paul Gunter to Winchester City Council (date not specified)
  • Interview with Jonny Spencer, owner of The Rising Sun (date not specified), Hampshire Chronicle (date not specified)