A WEDDING venue has been slammed by local residents complaining the noisy guests, cars, music and drums keep them up all night.
The community is demanding action be taken against the “nightmare” venue that has been causing them “mayhem” for past nine years.
SWNSSupercars often fill the carpark of the Grand Banqueting Suit, in Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury[/caption]
SWNSFurious residents are demanding that action is taken against the ‘nightmare’ wedding venue keeping them awake ‘all night’[/caption]
SWNSFireworks were set off on the night of one wedding, causing fury among neighbours[/caption]
The Grand Banqueting Suite, in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, is known to host extravagant ceremonies with hundreds of guests, who often rent supercars for their lavish receptions.
In summer periods, between May and September, the venue even holds two ceremonies a day.
After opening in 2015, the Grand Banqueting Suite was initially only allowed to hold its events up until 4pm.
The following year, its owner then tried to get permission to extend the opening hours, even though weddings often went past this time – which is when rows with neighbours began.
A controversial decision was eventually made by Kirklees Council’s Heavy Woollen planning sub-committee in 2021 to extend the venue’s trade license to 11pm.
The more than 20 residents living in the nearby terraced homes now say they have to put up with “non-stop” racket that often goes on past the 11pm curfew.
Earlier this week, locals claim a huge fireworks display was set off at 11:30pm by wedding guests on a nearby residential street, which lasted for over 20 minutes.
They also often hear loud engines revving from supercars, the banging of ceremonial drums and large crowds lingering around until midnight.
Some also claim having litter thrown over their walls and into their gardens form wedding attendants.
Dozens of residents now say they have had enough of the noise coming from the “Bollywood bling” venue that is disrupting their lives, particularly after 10 pm.
One unnamed neighbour with a newborn child said: “They are a nuisance and show no consideration to families who live in the house around the venue.
“I’ve lived here for over 20 years and since 2015 they have been constantly disturbing, pets, disabled people, and children.”
“They are a nuisance and show no consideration to families who live in the house around the venue.”
Despite residents making complaints to the council, they claim nothing has been done even after police were called to the fireworks incident.
“I have a newborn child and she was screaming in fear,” the neighbour added.
“The people on the other side of the fence in the venue were shouting and cheering showing no consideration to the families they are disrupting.”
Shanam Ahmed, 37, who moved in a few months ago said: “I knew there was a wedding venue there when I moved in, but I didn’t think they would be doing them until late, as it is inconsiderate.
“You know people will be working the next day, people have children.
“My cat was quite scared by the fireworks – she was hiding, you know behind furniture.”
SWNSNeighbours have complained of fireworks being let off, cars being revved, and loud crowds[/caption]
SWNSFireworks were let off late past the 11pm curfew of the venue[/caption]
This was the aftermath of fireworks a few days agoSWNS
Another 67-year-old resident has lived in the neighbourhood all her life, and explained the noise is just a “frustrating” thing she has had to get “used to”.
“When the expensive cars come down the street revving their engines, my house shakes sometimes.
“The engines also make loud bangs.
“I just feel for the kids and the pets.”
The Grand Banqueting Suite used to be a working men’s club until it was bought by the current owner, Ashiq Hussain in 2010.
Ashiq then spent the next years transforming it into a luxury “Bollywood bling” wedding venue, that boasts an extravagant dining hall with chandeliers delivered from Dubai.
It also has separate areas for men and women, a bridal room, and prayer rooms.
There is a minimum guest number of 300 people to book the site, which can actually cater for up to 1,400 – costing around £20 per head.
A resident of 23 years, Mr Mughal, said he has become “sick” of the noise his family has to now deal with: “When I moved here, I felt very lucky because there was a bowling green and a working man’s club behind us – it was very quiet.
“We were very happy then but now it’s totally opposite.”
The father of two added: “My 23 year old who is an electrical engineer, was late to work because of the fireworks – they kept him up all night, and I bet he isn’t the only one.”
His family have found it particularly challenging during the busy summer season as there is always noise, and they have to keep their windows closed and fans constantly running.
Other residents claim hearing some big weddings play drums for up to 45 minutes, or alarming fireworks go off, making it hard to hear anything else.
A spokesperson for The Grand Banqueting Suite suggests this latest instance of fireworks is the only one which has prompted complaints, and added: “The fireworks took place outside the boundary of our Venue, we made every effort to stop them, and one member of our management team was even assaulted in the process.
“We’ve met with the council this morning and they have confirmed that no complaints of any nature have been made against the venue in the past 4 years.
“We’ve reviewed our management procedures with the council and they are happy for us to continue implementing them as we already have been.”
The venue is said to be working closely with police and Kirklees council regarding the incident to provide any evidence they require to persecute individuals involved, and that they take complaints seriously.
They added: “The venue has been around for over 10 years, and has built a fantastic reputation without any previous issues.
“Regarding the question about our planning permission – we’ve always operated within the guidelines of our planning permission, any allegations that say otherwise are false.”
The council have reportedly received three noise complaints this month, which the Pollution and Noise Control team are investigating.
A council spokesperson said: “As with all noise complaint cases the team will work with both residents and businesses, to try and resolve any issues informally, if a solution can’t be reached this way, the council must gather independent evidence to determine whether the noise is a statutory nuisance, in law, before taking formal action.”
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police stated: “Shortly after 11.20pm on Monday, police were called to a disturbance outside an events venue on Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, where it was reported that a large group of people were setting off fireworks.
“Officers attended and found that people had begun to disperse.
“A crime of assault was recorded in relation to a staff member working at the venue who reported being punched.”
SWNSThe venue is now working with police and the council to investigate the fireworks incident[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
