A Hucknall bar owner has been left "frustrated" after outdoor seating at his popular social spot was refused by the council. Brian Willows, 64, who owns Door 57 said Ashfield District Council has denied the social spot the chance to continue to have outdoor seating at its Nabbs Lane premises.
Mr Willows said that the bar, which has been open since 2019, has had to apply for permission to have outdoor seating every 12 months, a condition which had been implemented by the council. Door 57 applied to have the condition removed, which has now been refused.
Mr Willows said "I'm pretty frustrated with the decision that's been given by Ashfield District Council planning department on seating outdoors at the front and rear of our premises. The council previously gave us 12 months to have outdoor seating at the front of our premises, then after that, we had to apply for another 12 months which took us through to the end of last year.
