Tokyo York has made an application for the grant of a Sex Establishment Licence.

They are seeking opening hours of Monday to Sunday 21:00hrs to 03:30hrs, and 18:00hrs to 04:30hrs on York Race Days only.  

The application will apply to the first floor only at the premises which are located at 3-4 Toft Green.

The license application will be considered by the Council on 21st July.

There have been 11 objections to the proposal. Most relate to noise issues although several are from neighbours and hotels who point to a degradation of the area for visiting families.

The Council can either approve, amend (e.g. opening hours) or reject the application. If the application is not approved there is a right of appeal to the Magistrates Court.

The venue is opposite the new Council HQ and any Councillor who is an existing, or potential, patron or employee of the establishment would have to declare an interest before the licensing meeting started.

It is unclear whether the Council plans to video broadcast the meeting which starts at 4:00pm..