A NEW restaurant in Brighton has been granted a licence to sell alcohol but has been told to fit soundproofing.
Chef Barry Vera will be able to serve drinks at his steak restaurant in the old Cath Kidston shop in East Street.
His company, Paragon Hospitality, will also run a daytime cafe and bar at the venue despite the objections of a neighbour.
Trainee teacher Jessica Burkhardt told councillors that she was worried about noise as she had moved into a flat above the shop.
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The licensing panel hearing heard she had not been told about plans to convert the former home furnishing store into a restaurant.
Mr Vera and his business partner Adam Elliott agreed to limit amplified music after 11pm to once a week - while no music will be permitted on a proposed roof terrace.
As part of the licensing conditions, the panel of three councillors told them to line the ceilings with soundproofing material and to fit the restaurant with acoustic panels.
During the hearing last month, the panel also said that the stairs leading to the proposed roof terrace should have sound insulation.
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The restaurant cannot trade until acceptable sound levels have been agreed with an environmental protection officer in consultation with neighbours.
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