Fed-up neighbours of a Derbyshire pub claim noise from its beer garden is similar to “happy hour in Benidorm” as they lodge objections to new bar plans. An Amber Valley Borough Council licensing hearing is due to take place on Tuesday, August 26 into The Tavern pub in Derby Road, Belper .

The venue, next to the Strutts Community Centre and adjacent the Babington Hospital site, wants to start selling alcohol from its beer garden and construct an outdoor bar. Images submitted by opposing residents, attached to the council’s hearing documents, show an outdoor bar already in operation.

Councillors will decide whether the requested change to their premises license is approved , denied or altered with additional restrictions. The Tavern, run by Punch Taverns, was approached for comment

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