Summary
Changes in licensing rules are planned to protect pubs and music venues from noise complaints. Developers will need to add soundproofing when building near these venues, and there will be faster approvals for new businesses and outdoor areas. The government aims for these changes to help open new bars and promote activities like outdoor drinking and live performances.
Key Facts
- New rules will protect pubs and venues from noise complaints.
- Developers must soundproof new buildings near music venues.
- Approvals for new venues and outdoor spaces will be faster.
- These changes aim to help open new bars in unused shops.
- The government hopes this will support outdoor dining and live shows.
- The pub industry has been shrinking, with many closures each year.
- A reported 378 pubs are expected to close in the UK in 2025.
- A major pub chain, Brewdog, is closing 10 bars due to rising costs and regulations.
