PLANS to grant a pub in Accrington an entertainment licence have been opposed by a resident.

The licensee of the Warner Arms, in Warner Street, Carl Marland, has applied to Hyndburn Council for the licence.

It is due to be discussed by the authority's judicial committee when it meets next Monday.

There have been no objections raised by police or fire service.

But a letter of objection has been received from Trevor Cunliffe, of Oak Street, whose home is opposite the back door of the pub, which has a beer garden.

In his letter he states that he "strongly objects" to the application on the grounds that it would cause noise pollution at night.

Mr Cunliffe said: "On occasions when the pub has had artistes on with this door closed, the noise level is very high.

"Therefore disco music would be intolerable."

He asked the council to come up with ways to contain the noise if the licence was to be granted.

He said: "I would suggest a sound-proofed conservatory built on to their rear door, which would help to keep the noise inside.

"Sound limiters can be fitted to music equipment."

But he added: "All of this is pointless unless the council members make these terms a mandate to the brewery and monitor it. I feel the council has the power to impose these regulations.

"If the brewery really wants to open late, spending a few pounds on noise pollution could save them and us a lot of aggravation in the long run."

The licence would cover the hours of 11am to 11pm, Monday to Wednesday,

11am to 2am, Thursday to Saturday and 12pm to 1am on Sunday.