NewsBeat
Popular Whitby pub reapplies for pavement licence
The Middle Earth Tavern, at 25-26 Church Street, Whitby, is seeking a pavement licence from North Yorkshire Council.
Jill Blackburn’s proposal states that the application is “for an outdoor seating area to extend the outside area at the front”, it adds, “as agreed and noted following the recent granting of planning permission”.
The application notes that the land is owned by the premises.
If the pavement licence is approved, the outdoor seating would be used for serving and consuming food and drink.
The website of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) describes the pub in Church Street as a watering hole “with low ceilings and bare brick walls, a decision made after the flood, bric-a-brac, and numerous references to Tolkien’s fantastical world, after which the pub is named.”
“It overlooks the river Esk and offers various beers, a sizeable lounge, pool room, and outside seating.”
The deadline for representations regarding the pavement licence application is Tuesday, March 10.
Members of the public who wish to make representations regarding the application should give notice in writing to: North Yorkshire Council, Licensing Services, Town Hall, St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, YO11 2HG or by email to licensing.east@northyorks.gov.uk.
The council’s website notes: “It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application punishable on summary conviction by an unlimited fine.”