Hideaway Glamping in Kinver has received a premises license allowing live and recorded music, film screenings, dance and play performances, and on-site alcohol sales, following a licensing sub-committee hearing at South Staffordshire District Council on March 10, 2026.
The license permits the site to hold up to eight large and eight small events annually, subject to specific conditions intended to address community concerns.
The site has previously hosted three music events under temporary event notices (TENS), and no complaints were reported from residents or the police during those events.
The license application, however, prompted objections from five local residents, Kinver Parish Council, and District Councillor Paul Harrison. Their concerns centered on public nuisance, the potential for up to 499 attendees per event, and the proximity of Comber Ridge Burial Ground across Church Road.
Councillor Harrison said he had visited the site to discuss concerns with the applicants and added: “It would be fair to say I am fairly assured of the intent of what is planned by the applicants. However, following the latest proposed conditions that arrived last week, I still have a couple of outstanding concerns I know are shared by the parish council…”
”My outstanding concerns involve frequency of large events. I understand the applicant has reduced these from 12 to eight. The area where the site is is Green Belt on the edge of a village – it is a very quiet place. There are properties nearby, and there is also the Kinver burial ground – nobody would want burials to be disturbed by events taking place across a lane.”
Resident Chris Hudson noted logistical challenges with access: “I have no issues with the concept of events taking place. However, an event did overrun last time. It is a single-track road and it is unlit; the location is extremely rural, and passing places for cars are a challenge. After the last event, I had people shining torches into my property.”
Applicants Brett Taylor and Rachel Cooper addressed these concerns during the hearing. Cooper stated: “We have proved we have been able to successfully manage events with no issues. We have operated under TENS in the past, and we could have continued to do that, but we wanted to be transparent, upfront, and show what we were doing…”
”We want to provide that in a more responsible way, providing a service on site, which is why we’ve asked to license it… All three events we have held have been open to the community, and all events are ticketed – they are not walk-in events.”
The licensing sub-committee approved the application with conditions, including at least one month’s notice to nearby residents, the parish council, and the church for each event. The notice must include a contact number for residents to report any issues.
According to Express & Star, the site is also expected to consider access and egress planning, overflow parking, and instructing security staff to ensure visitors leave quietly.
For outdoor hospitality professionals, this case highlights the importance of structured event management, community engagement, and transparent communication when applying for licenses at rural or sensitive sites. Clear planning for access, parking, and noise mitigation can be crucial in securing approval while maintaining community relations.