Glasgow wedding venue hit with council ban to continue hosting events

A Glasgow wedding venue that was barred from running events over noise complaints has said it will continue with business as usual as it is appealing the ban.

The Haberdashery, which took over a derelict premises in Sauchiehall Street, was denied planning permission to host events and have “Sui Generis late-night use” over noise complaints.

A planning meeting on Tuesday heard noise levels were above acceptable standards for people who lived in the same building as the Haberdashery.

But confirming celebrations will continue to be hosted, the business said: “With regards to any events moving forward, The Haberdashery has been given an assurance from the council that they can continue to trade as normal until the position of the appeal has been determined.”

In a statement the owners insisted “every noise complaint raised has been addressed through soundproofing measures and independent acoustic reports.”

They added: “The most recent report, carried out by recognised experts, confirms that The Haberdashery now operates below recommended sound levels.”

Criticising the council, the owners said there have been “repeated attempts to engage with Glasgow City Council’s Environmental Health team, noting that despite two years of requests, no officials have attended the venue during evening hours to verify complaints first-hand.”

They said they have “attracted an overwhelming level of support from clients, along with a majority of local residents and businesses in the area” which has been “overlooked.”

They also claim “that misinformation shared during the decision-making process has directly impacted their business and undermined the efforts made to deliver something positive for the city.”

Lindsay McIntyre, the acoustic specialist on the project, KSG Acoustics said: “The operators of The Haberdashery have consistently taken the issue of amplified sound seriously and have made significant efforts to mitigate and manage operational noise at the venue. It is frustrating to see misrepresentation of key data and positive action at Planning Applications Committee, however we will continue to work closely with the venue and engage Glasgow City Council planners to ensure a positive outcome going forward.”

A Glasgow City Council spokesman said: “The council has determined the retrospective application and refused planning permission for what was an unauthorised use. The applicants have the right to appeal the decision to the Scottish Government for a period of three months from the date the decision is issued.

“During this period it is normal council protocol not to pursue enforcement action as the decision may be affected should an appeal be submitted. Consequently, while the use remains unauthorised, the applicants may decide to continue operating while enforcement action is postponed.”