The Last Pub Standing, located on King Street, announced its temporary closure due to noise complaints from neighbours. The closure of the pub came after receiving two separate noise complaints last Thursday, which led the pub’s director, Simon Peters, to voluntarily close down the establishment. Peters confirmed that the sound management in the garden area was damaged and needed to be repaired, and as a result, the pub would not be hosting any events outside until the issue was resolved. The director expressed his commitment to respect the decision and take appropriate steps to address the complaints, with plans to reopen the pub on November 17 under a temporary events notice.
In addition, it was revealed that the pub’s premises license had lapsed, and the venue had applied for a new license, subject to public consultation. In the meantime, the Last Pub Standing could apply for temporary permissions to host events and serve alcohol. A new application for the premises license was received on November 11, and the city council’s website published details of the application, allowing people until December 8 to comment on it.
The sudden closure of the Last Pub Standing was announced via the pub’s social media pages and a letter posted on the door and windows. The letter apologized for the closure in light of the recent noise complaints and announced the decision to close the pub until November 17. The director, Simon Peters, expressed his personal responsibility in addressing the complaints, acknowledging the upset generated and taking steps to reinstall the sound management system, indicating the pub’s commitment to resolving the issue and reopening.
The Norwich City Council confirmed the lapsed premises license for the Last Pub Standing and the pub’s application for a new license, subject to public consultation. The council also advised that the pub could apply for temporary permissions to host events and serve alcohol, and a new application for the premises license was received and published online. This allowed members of the public an opportunity to comment on the application until December 8.
