Hearing to decide new Rowley Regis pub’s licence after neighbour complaints
The hours applied for are 11am to 11pm every day with a 11.30pm closing time.
A hearing will decide if a new Rowley Regis bar will be given an alcohol licence after complaints from neighbours.
Sandwell Council’s licensing committee will make a decision on whether new microbar The Fust-un in Hawes Lane, Rowley Regis, will be granted a licence after two objections were raised by neighbours.
The hours applied for are 11am to 11pm every day with a 11.30pm closing time.
The objectors said they believed opening the new microbar in the Rowley Home Creations building was “not in the best interests of the community.”
One objection said: “Our primary concern relates to parking and the impact this application would have on an already strained situation.
“The surrounding roads are frequently congested with parked vehicles, particularly during busy periods and when sporting events or other activities are taking place locally.
“This often results in vehicles parking along both our residential road and the main road, creating significant access issues.
“The current situation already makes it difficult for residents to safely enter and exit our road.
“Additional demand for parking would exacerbate this problem and increase the risk of accidents.
“The main road is particularly hazardous due to a blind corner and the brow of a hill, and the presence of parked vehicles further restricts visibility.
“This creates a dangerous environment for both drivers and pedestrians, especially those attempting to cross the road.
“With new families due to move into social housing directly opposite the premises and given the close proximity to a high school, a special school, and an existing public house within a short distance, the cumulative impact on the local community must be carefully considered.”
The objections also showed concerns over public nuisance and anti-social behaviour and said “stringent” conditions needed to be put on the licence if it was not rejected outright.
“Hawes Lane is primarily a residential area and additional late-night activity may result in excessive evening disruption from customers entering and leaving the premises, particularly during evening and night hours,” the second objection said.
“Parking and traffic congestion in the area are already challenging.
“An additional licensed premises residents could increase road traffic and pedestrian congestion, creating potential safety issues for residents and road users.”
The new bar would sell a range of alcoholic and soft drinks and snacks, the application by Peter Pemberton said.
A planning application submitted by Mr Pemberton to demolish the bed showroom to make way for four new homes was approved by Sandwell Council in 2021 but not carried out.
A total of 15 homes, bungalows and flats are being built on the opposite side of Hawes Lane as part of a new affordable housing development by Sandwell Council.
The hearing will take place on Friday, April 17 at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury.
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