Council officers are fighting to stop a family birthday party at an east Leeds restaurant from going ahead, amid concerns over noise. Leeds City Council’s environmental protection team has objected to plans to host the party at Lake Victoria Bar and Restaurant, within Cross Gates Shopping Centre on Friday July 29.
The gathering could last until 3.30am on the Saturday morning and host up to 80 guests, under details outlined by a licensing application submitted to the council. Officers say that’s likely to cause disruption and disturbance to people living nearby.
In a written objection ahead of a hearing next Tuesday, where the matter will be decided, environmental protection officer Elizabeth Hebbert said: “We have concerns that 8 Crossgates Shopping Centre is not a suitable venue for recurring late night social events involving drinking and music, for large numbers of guests. The premises is located in a mixed commercial and residential area, where residents are likely to experience minimal noise from licensed / late-opening premises at night-time.
