Update: The licence was granted.
A council licensing committee will consider Woodmill Coffee Kitchen’s application for an alcohol licence on Wednesday (Aug 12).

 

The committee will determine the application to sell alcohol at the Woodmill Lane premises within the historic mill building.

The riverside cafe operates as a “food-led cafe serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, cakes and non-alcoholic drinks, with alcohol intended to be sold ancillary to the cafe, food, private hire, supper club and community/event use of the premises”, the application says.

 Woodmill Coffee Kitchen

A report to the committee says no objections have been received from responsible authorities, with 21 representations from local residents - 13 in support and eight objections.

Several of the objections are from people who support the cafe’s existing operation. Objections focus particularly on concerns over noise carrying across the river, a potential increase in parking in Oliver Road, and the possible impact on wildlife in a conservation area.

 View of the river and mill building at Woodmill

The report says three of the objections have since been withdrawn. The initial hours requested for the sale of alcohol - until 10pm daily- have been reduced following contact with local residents during a consultation period. They now stand at 9am-6pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 8pm Friday to Sunday.

The committee is set to convene on August 12 from 4pm.

Licensing law creates a presumption that an application will be granted unless action is needed to promote the licensing objectives.