Lack of Consultation on Licensing Leads to Farnham Dispute
A dispute in Farnham has been attributed to a lack of consultation over a licensing application, serving as a warning as the Government considers removing the statutory requirement for alcohol licensing notices to be advertised in local papers.
The Luxe, a Mediterranean restaurant and bar in Lion and Lamb Yard, has been at the center of a long-running row between neighbors and management due to complaints of live music, noise, and late-night disturbances.
- The venue opened in 2023.
- In June, the landlord withdrew permission for The Luxe to trade, forcing it to close.
- The restaurant management appealed, and the venue later reopened.
“We were never consulted by any council about the restaurant coming next door,” said a resident who has lived nearby for over a decade.
A final decision on the matter will be made at a hearing in Winchester next month.
Author's summary: Licensing dispute in Farnham due to lack of consultation.