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Steventon Village Restaurant Plans Approved with Conditions

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The proposed Farmhouse Bakery and Café in Steventon, Oxon, has seen its plans for extended opening hours approved by the Vale of White Horse District Council's licencing committee. The restaurant, set to operate six days a week with later closing hours on Sundays, aimed to offer a food-led dining experience without the noise and party atmosphere of a pub or nightclub. Concerns from a nearby householder had raised fears of potential disturbances and anti-social behavior, but the applicant assured the council that measures would be taken to minimize disruptions and ensure a peaceful environment for residents.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Farmhouse Bakery and Café in Steventon, Oxon, was granted permission to extend its opening hours from 6pm to 11pm, six days a week, with a later closing time of 10pm on Sundays.
  • The restaurant's applicant, Will Laithwaite, assured the council that the business would be a food-led restaurant, focusing on dining, and not a pub or nightclub, with no loud DJ nights or party atmosphere.
  • Concerns were raised by a nearby householder, Colin Puckey, about potential disruptions from customers and vehicles, as well as noise from the restaurant and its operations.
  • The district council's report stated that the restaurant must display clear and legible notices at exits requesting customers to respect local residents and leave quietly.
  • All reasonable steps must be taken to ensure orderly exit and entry, minimizing annoyance to residents and passersby.

Statistics:

  • The restaurant plans to operate six days a week, with a 5-hour extension to its current opening hours.
  • The later closing time on Sundays is 10pm, while on other days, the restaurant will close at 11pm.
  • The applicant assured the council that robust commitments would be made to prevent potential disruptions and maintain a peaceful environment.

Sources:

  • Vale of White Horse District Council's licencing committee
  • Column Puckey (nearby householder)
  • Will Laithwaite (applicant, Farmhouse Bakery and Café)

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