Cley-next-the-Sea locals complain of 'Ibiza-style parties'

The backlash comes as Barn Drift in Cley-next-the-Sea, which is being used for private wedding events, applies for a new premises licence from North Norfolk District Council (NNDC).

Locals have said the sound can travel "through the village" from the site, situated just over half a mile from the centre, and they worry the licence will lead to "more nuisance". 

An aerial view of the site in Cley-next-the-Sea (Image: Google)

Barn Drift, in Old Woman's Lane, is an award-winning eight-bed holiday let in a converted barn on farmland with views overlooking the salt marsh and sea.

It currently operates on a temporary events licence to host weddings, corporate events and other occasions.

It wants permission to serve alcohol until 1am, Monday to Sunday, and to play live and recorded music until midnight.

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Alice Atkinson, the operator of the business, said in a letter to NNDC that it has a good relationship with villagers and that the "remote location" minimises the risk of noise upsetting people. 

The venue hosts private wedding events and other celebrations (Image: North Norfolk District Council)

She added they "monitor noise levels" and "adhere to guidance".

However, a number of locals have complained about the venue.

Cley Parish Council said it attracts "Ibiza-style parties" and worries that granting the application could cause more issues for villagers.

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AN aerial view of Cley and the village of Wiverton to the left looking out toward the North Sea (Image: Mike Page)

Kathryn Lord and David McNeight, a couple living nearby, said the noise can be "a blight and real disturbance".

William Martin is another local who voiced his frustrations to the council.

He said: "It makes no sense that local residents should suffer so that one local business person can benefit financially while ruining the quality of life for everyone else".

The village of Cley is known for its windmill, which dominates the landscape (Image: Newsquest)

Officers at NNDC's planning department have also objected, arguing granting the licence would represent a change of use of the site from just a holiday let to also being an events venue - something the owners have previously failed to achieve after they withdrew their application.

Councillors will meet next week on Tuesday, May 21, to vote on the proposals.