Appendix C

REP A 

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From: REDACTED
Sent: 24 July 2025 16:56
To: EHL Licensing <ehl.licensing@brighton-hove.gov.uk>
Subject: Lost & Found Tap Room, 298 Ditchling Road

Sir / Madam

I have just seen a notice that the above premises has applied to extend their licence hours to midnight on specific days of the week.

As a residential neighbour at REDACTED I would like to comment: 

· Planning permission was awarded on the basis that customers would be able to sample drink on the premises, and the main purpose of the business was retail of their products, not drinking. We have noticed that the premises now supports regular drinkers inside and on the pavement (blocking pavement flow) causing crowds to gather and constant noise. The extension applied for demonstrates that the aim is to become a function facility promoting entertainment and drinking which is not in accordance to the original planning permission. 

· During the past few weeks it has been necessary to close our front windows because of the reflected noise into our street, and my wife has had to change bedrooms at 10pm because she was unable to sleep due to the noise and music even with the windows closed.

· There is often noise from patrons departing in particular (loud voices and car doors) already.

· Rustico next door have to close their bifold frontage and stop serving outside by 9pm each night, imposed by planning to protect the neighbours. Why is it not the case at Lost & Found?

· We are aware that number REDACTED suffers worse than us, but unlikely to comment.

On the basis of noise issues already experienced,  we wish to object to any extension of licence unless there are safeguards put in place to protect residents.

Kind regards
REDACTED

REP B

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From: REDACTED

Sent: 28 July 2025 13:18

To: EHL Licensing <ehl.licensing@brighton-hove.gov.uk>

Subject: Objection to proposed licensing extension by Lost & Found. Hollingbury

Sirs,

I write to object to the proposed license extension to midnight on Thursday evenings at

Lost & Found on Ditchling Road at Fiveways.

This establishment already has an extension on Fridays and Saturdays. The clientele are not confined inside the premises. There is seating on the forecourt and customers spill out beyond that on to the surrounding pavement. The noise on a summer’s evening

make it impossible to sleep before midnight and to extend that further into the week is

to inconvenience local residents way beyond a reasonable level.

I would therefore ask the Council to refuse this application.

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From: REDACTED
Sent: 05 August 2025 16:52
To: EHL Licensing <EHL.licensing@brighton-hove.gov.uk>
Subject: Lost and Found Taproom

Hello,

I'm writing in support of the application for extended opening hours for the above named bar.

The Lost and Found Taproom is a real community hub, enabling local artists to show their work, providing a meeting point for several community groups, and offers a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment.

In the 7 months I've been a patron, I've never witnessed any trouble or altercations, the clientele are respectful, and the noise made upon close is minimal and shouldn't be a problem to neighbours.

To operate a small business successfully is becoming increasingly difficult in the current economic climate and the bar could hugely benefit from the slight extended hours requested.

I do hope you will look favourably on their application.

Yours respectfully,

REDACTED