Plans unveiled for new bar at Leeds Dock called 'The Dockside'

An application to serve alcohol at The Dockside, Leeds Dock, is set to go before members of Leeds City Council’s licensing sub-committee.

Applicant Allied London One Limited initially wanted permission to sell alcohol from 10am-11pm on Sunday to Wednesday, and 10am-1am Thursday to Saturday, with opening hours for every night lasting until half an hour after last orders.

However, following complaints from councillors and nearby residents, the requested serving times were reduced to 10am-11pm every day, with the bar closing at 11.30pm.

After the first application was submitted, a number of letters of objection were submitted to the council from those living nearby,

One read: “Leeds Dock is a quiet residential area not subject to any night time noise, which is part of the appeal of the area and makes it suitable for professional working people with commitments.

“It is a peaceful part of the city centre which is difficult to find and the reason we moved here. The area is full of key workers and shift workers who cannot afford to have sleep patterns disturbed by late night revellers.

“Late night opening on a Thursday in particular will mean that anyone working on Fridays will be affected by lack of sleep.”

Another letter stated: “I object to this licensing application on the grounds of noise nuisance resulting in loss of amenity. The proposed licensed premises will be in the heart of a densely populated residential area.

“The dock area is a very densely packed residential area. There are over 200 apartments overlooking the dock area where these premises are proposed. Residents are a cross section of society, young professionals, families of all ages and more senior persons, are all living in this areas apartments.”

However, it was also supported, with one letter reading: “As a professional who made the deliberate decision to move from a quiet suburb to a lively, vibrant city centre location, the proposed establishment appears to be entirely consistent with the sort of establishment one would expect to find in an area such as this.

“Accordingly, I support this application in its entirety and very much look forward to this new bar opening up in due course. Leeds Dock is crying out for a new bar, particularly since the closure of Dock 29, and this will therefore be a most welcome addition.”

Following the changes to the application, West Yorkshire Police confirmed it was withdrawing an objection to the application.

A meeting of the licensing sub-committee to discuss the application will take place on Monday, August 24.