Nottingham’s Six Barrel Drafthouse applies to council for outside seating area and pavement licence

A Nottingham pub has applied for permission to have outside seating to serve food and drink to its customers.

Six Barrel Drafthouse has requested a pavement licence from Nottingham City Council for its coffee, craft beer and cask ale venue on Carlton Street in Hockley.

The pub would place four folding wooden tables and eight folding wooden chairs in front of the building on the pavement if the licence is granted.

In addition to the dining facilities, Six Barrel would also place five barriers surrounding the outside seating.

Legislation brought in by the Government in 2020 made it easier for premises to acquire pavement licenses in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

It was designed to promote economic recovery and growth by temporarily waiving planning permission and fast-tracking the process, which was extended until September 30, 2023.

While many have welcomed the addition of al fresco dining across British high streets, complaints have been raised by disability rights groups over restricting accessibility to pavements.

Six Barrel Drafthouse also has a second premises on Mansfield Road, which opened in 2019.

The proposal is out to consultation and members of the public can make representations to Nottingham City Council by August 11.