The prospect of a new pub opening on Sandown High Street on the Isle of Wight has caused alarm over urine, vomit and drunken disorder, says the public.
Anti-social behaviour would likely be ‘exacerbated’ by Emma Addrison’s proposal for a licensed premises at a former vegan deli on 13 High Street, Sandown, a resident has warned.
The potential pub would not be manufacturing any drinks and will sell to the public in line with licensing conditions, according to Miss Addrison’s application form.
Giles Conrad, who lives next to the site, said:
“The covered corridor leading to mine and another front door is adjacent to the site. I frequently have to wash this area due to urine and vomit.
“I imagine this would become worse should this premises become a pub.”
Another objector, Diane Cramp, said the proposed changes would increase the risk of ‘trespassing’ into her garden, using it as a thoroughfare onto the adjacent pub.
Karen Smedley said:
“Sandown High Street is already a hub for anti-social behaviour and street drinking.
“Having a pub there adds to the misery of the local community.”
The Isle of Wight Council’s public consultation on the application is live until 31st July, with a decision scheduled for 25th August.
