A campsite on the Isle of Wight could receive permission to sell alcohol until 10 p.m. daily and host live music, films, and plays under an amended premises license application submitted by Nationwide Lodges.
The company has applied to amend the premises license at Adgestone Campsite Touring Park, with the application scheduled to be considered by a licensing subcommittee at County Hall on Monday, October 12.
Under the amended proposal, the campsite would be permitted to sell alcohol from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. The application also seeks permission for live music between noon and 10 p.m., while recorded music could be played from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Films would be permitted between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m., and plays could take place between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. The application describes live music, films, and plays as occasional activities rather than regular programming.
Following discussions with the council’s environmental health department, Nationwide Lodges has proposed an additional provision allowing all five activities to continue until 11 p.m. on up to six occasions each year. The extended hours would be subject to conditions agreed as part of the application.
The amended proposal follows concerns raised during the public consultation. The application initially received 23 objections, with the number later falling to 18 after the applicant provided additional information.
Among the concerns raised were the potential for late-night entertainment to disturb nearby residents and the possibility of increased litter associated with activity at the campsite.
In response, Nationwide Lodges agreed to a 10 p.m. cutoff for both live and recorded music, except for the six occasions when extended hours would be permitted. The company has also committed to using commercial waste management company Biffa to handle rubbish generated at the site.
A council report recommends that the premises license be granted in accordance with the amended operating hours and conditions agreed between the applicant, police, and environmental health department. The licensing subcommittee will make the final decision on October 12, according to IsleOfWightRadio.
For campground and outdoor hospitality operators, the application illustrates how adding food, beverage, and entertainment offerings can involve considerations beyond the potential revenue generated by those activities.
Operating hours, noise management, waste collection, and the frequency of extended events can all become factors in licensing discussions, particularly for properties located near residential areas. Establishing defined operating limits and mitigation measures during the application process can therefore affect how an outdoor accommodation business structures its entertainment program while addressing concerns from nearby communities.
