A bar in the centre of Brighton has applied to stay open until 4am at weekends and on bank holidays – an hour later than at present. As a result of the objections, a council licensing panel is scheduled to decide the application and is due to meet next Tuesday (7 October). Among them, the rear courtyard and barbecue area would be limited to a maximum of 170 customers – and it would close at 9pm. To prevent noise nuisance the draft conditions state: “Noise from amplified music or voices shall not be such as to cause a noise nuisance to occupants of nearby premises. The licensing panel hearing is due to take place online and is scheduled to be webcast from 10am next Tuesday (7 October).