Otley residents object to Chevin Park Hotel plans to serve alcohol until 2am

Chevin Country Park Hotel and Spa, just south of Otley, has asked Leeds City Council for a licence to serve alcohol until 2am across the premises.

Booze is already served in the hotel’s Woodland Suite until 2am, but across the rest of the venue last orders are currently at 11pm between Mondays and Saturdays.

Two objections have been lodged against the application, both from neighbours who are worried about the prospect of noise disturbance late into the night.

A hearing on Tuesday will determine whether or not the extension for the hotel, which is located off York Gate, will be granted.

In a written submission ahead of the hearing, one objector said: “Although the area in which the hotel is located is rural, there are local neighbours (including myself) who are impacted by the current noise levels and any extension is likely to increase such noise.

“Increased noise levels may negatively impact the natural environment.”

They added: “In my opinion, the remote setting of the hotel should not be a reason why an extension is granted, as there would be a negative impact on the local area which should not be overlooked.”

Another objector said: “Last summer the noise coming down the hill was very loud, music and people shouting over music, we could hear full conversations until the music was turned off at midnight.

“I can only presume the hotel had all the windows and doors open with guests outside.”

The hotel has also asked for its licensed hours to start at 10am in the morning, one hour earlier than its current start time of 11am.

A panel of three councillors are likely to have the final say on the matter.