Concern over party venue's plans for events until 2am

OBJECTIONS FROM RESIDENTS LIVING NEAR CONVERTED FARM

- By JOE LOCKER Local democracy reporter

DOZENS of residents have objected to a party venue's plans to hold events outdoors until 2am in the Nottingham-shire countryside.

Goosedale Events Ltd, which hosts weddings, private parties, conferences and business events from its 17th Century converted farm in Goosedale Lane, between Bestwood Village and Papplewick, is looking for a new licence for an outdoors events space.

The 100-acre site has multiple licensed bars and banqueting suites that can host up to 550 people.

The business says it wants to host a maximum of 21 events each year in the outdoor space, with licensable activities from 9am until 2am any day of the week. However residents who live in the quiet, rural countryside surrounding the venue have objected to the plans.

Their concerns will be heard by Gedling Borough Council's licensing panel on October 2.

Michael Billings, of Goosedale Cottage West in Goosedale Lane, said problems from people attending events at the venue have been “causing myself and my family a great deal of alarm and distress over the last few years”.