The organisers of the York Music Festival scheduled to take place on the York Sports Club Fields on the weekend of 19th – 21st June have applied for a premises licence.
It will be considered by the York Council at a meeting being held on 27th February.
Live Nation Music say that the event, which features artists like Madness, Westlife and Lionel Richie may attract as many as 20,000 customers.
They application includes details of the event management plan and can be viewed on the Councils web site by clicking here
The Councils public protection department are recommending several conditions aimed at reducing the risk of noise nuisance click
They say, “the agreed Noise Management Plan must contain a requirement that the Music Noise Level expressed as an LAeq shall not exceed 65dB(A) over a 15 minute period as measured at the nearest noise sensitive premises”.
Objections to the application have been registered by residents living in Galtres Grove. Several other residents have also objected. They include comments by a local Parish Council
Apart from noise, most concerns are likely to relate to traffic issues and the ability of the police and organisers to control the behaviour of those attending.
One objector asked for “no concluding fireworks display” in deference to the sensitivities of his dog!