| If it were a purely residential block, it would be clear in the leases what the restrictions were on making a noise, etc. Presumably the commercial parts have leases with similar or possibly different restrictions, particularly covering anti-social behaviour during the 'private parties' outside its accepted licensing hours. So have you contacted the freeholder or managing agent of the block about the infringement of your 'quiet enjoyment'? As you point out, something has changed recently in the way the restaurant is operating, so you'd expect some corresponding change to their licence, which you'd have heard about and could have objected to. If they haven't changed their licence over hours and music, then they might have a problem. Local councillor might take this up. Depending on what's going on during the late 'private parties', the police might take an interest, and that would probably result in loss of their licence. We had a flat with a pub below where things started getting out of hand and it was the police who were instrumental in getting their licence revoked and a change of management. |