Bias claims in brewery bid for rooftop terrace

A BREWERY owner has alleged he is facing “prejudice” in his battle to open a rooftop terrace above his town-centre bar.

- NICHOLAS THOMAS Local democracy reporter

Caerphilly County Borough Council officials have recommended councillors turn down the application for The Project bar (formerly Brew Monster) in Lon Y Twyn, Caerphilly.

Project boss Glenn White told the authority's licensing committee he was “extremely disappointed” his proposal had been recommended for refusal, and felt officers were “biased” against his business.

Council officers refuted his allegations - with licensing manager Lee Morgan stating the recommendation was “based on the collective position of the responsible authorities... and also residents”.

Three neighbours had objected to the rooftop terrace plans, mainly on noise grounds.