Horror attraction in Wakefield submits bid to extend late-night licence

Proposals to extend the premises licence at the Yorkshire Scare Grounds attraction in Wakefield have been submitted.

The scheme involves varying the permit for the Halloween horror event site on Hell Lane to “add licensable activities Monday to Sunday, 11pm to 11.30pm, indoors and outdoors.”

Members of the public have until August 3 to comment on the application, which is one of six currently under consideration by Wakefield Council.

Clare Wagstaff has applied for a licence to sell alcohol at a barber shop at The Arcade, Hill Top, Knottingley.

Permission is sought to sell alcohol on the premises between 10am and 8pm, Monday to Thursday, from 10am to 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10am to 8pm on Sundays and bank holidays.

Nasimur Raza Shamu has applied for a licence to provide late night refreshment at Pepe’s takeaway on Horbury Road, Wakefield, between 11pm and 1am, Monday to Thursday, and 11pm to 2pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

The closing date for public comments is August 6.

The Hepworth Wakefield gallery is seeking a minor variation of the licence for the visitor attraction.

Proposed changes include extending the opening hours of the Garden Café to 9pm .

Permission is also sought to “remove the requirement for use of polycarbonate drinking vessels in specified areas of the external areas.”

Members of the public have until August 7 to comment.

Admiral Taverns has applied to change the layout of The Church House pub, on Barnsley Road, South Kirby.

The scheme also includes adding an external bar and extending the games room.

The closing date for comments is August 11.

David Andrews and Michaela Andrews have applied to renew the sex shop licence at Utopia, Savile Road Precinct, Castleford.

Members of the public have until August 19 to respond.

Comments and representations can be sent in writing to Licensing Office, Wakefield Council, Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2EB, or by email to [email protected]