The Licensing Sub-Committee A of Woking Council convened on Monday, 24 June 2024, to discuss the licensing application for Brazil Tropical, a new restaurant and bar. The committee approved the application with conditions to address concerns raised by local residents and businesses.

Licensing Application for Brazil Tropical

The primary focus of the meeting was the licensing application for Brazil Tropical, a new restaurant and bar located in Woking. The application sought permission to serve alcohol and provide live entertainment until midnight on weekdays and 1 am on weekends.

Concerns from Local Residents and Businesses

Several local residents and businesses expressed concerns about potential noise, anti-social behaviour, and increased traffic. A representative from a nearby residential building highlighted that the late-night activities could disrupt the peace and quiet of the neighbourhood, urging the committee to impose stricter conditions.

Committee's Decision

After deliberation, the committee approved the application with specific conditions to mitigate the raised concerns. These conditions include:

• Limiting live entertainment to end by 11 pm on weekdays and midnight on weekends.
• Installing soundproofing measures to reduce noise pollution.
• Implementing a dispersal policy to manage patrons leaving the premises late at night.

Councillors argued that these measures would balance the interests of the business with the need to maintain community harmony. One councillor noted, We believe these conditions will allow Brazil Tropical to operate successfully while respecting the concerns of local residents.

Supporting Documents

The committee reviewed several supporting documents, including the Appendix 1 Application, Appendix 1b Application Plan, and Appendix 2 Location. Additionally, Appendix 2c - Photos of rear provided visual context for the premises' layout and potential impact on the surrounding area.

The meeting concluded with the committee expressing optimism that Brazil Tropical would become a valued addition to Woking's dining and entertainment scene, provided it adheres to the stipulated conditions.