Sat, 26 Jul 2025

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 Pubs and venues to be protected from noise complaints

It will also be easier to open new pubs in disused shops under licensing reforms planned by the government.

* Pubs and music venues will be protected from noise complaints under planned changes to licensing rules.
* Developers building near these venues will be required to soundproof buildings.
* New business or expanded outdoor areas in designated locations will have faster-tracked permissions.
* The government hopes this will make it easier for new bars to open in disused shops and promote outdoor drinking, dining, and live performances.
* Plans aim to bring "vibrancy" to struggling town centers.
* Number of pubs closing each year has been steadily increasing since 2000, with over 378 estimated closures in 2025 across England, Wales, and Scotland.
* Direct job losses from pub closures are estimated at over 5,600.
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