The Norman Warrior closed its doors to customers in Lowestoft before Christmas.

The fallen Norman Warrior pub sign that marked its closure in Lowestoft in November last year. Image: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

But with new tenants sought after the pub and restaurant on Fir Lane closed in November, a new premises licence was applied for by the EI Group Ltd, part of the Stonegate Group.

This bid for a new premises licence is set to be heard by East Suffolk Council's licensing sub-committee at a meeting in Lowestoft this Friday, February 20.

The application is seeking permission to sell alcohol (on and off sales) and play live and recorded music.

The Norman Warrior pub in Lowestoft. Image: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

But concerns have been raised from five neighbours over the bid for live music after previous complaints had been lodged about the venue.

The popular twin bar venue - situated between Lowestoft town centre and Oulton Broad North railway station - features a restaurant, lounge area that leads to a pool and darts room and a large garden.

Dating back almost 90 years, the Norman Warrior was opened on December 14 1938, but mystery surrounded its sudden closure after time was called for the final occasion in mid-November.

Ahead of the meeting, one objector said: "We live in close proximity backing onto Fir Lane.

"A number of people have expressed their concerns regarding the proposed plans for live and played music especially the Friday/Saturday/Sunday period."

Another added: "Our lives have been made unbearable over the last few years since the previous landlord swapped the building around so that live music has been played metres away from our property."

Documents said: "Since the submission of the application, and following the receipt of the representations, the applicant has withdrawn the request for the licence to permit the playing of live and recorded music outside, and the ability to play live or recorded music is to be limited to indoors only.

"The applicant has agreed conditions with the council’s environmental protection team."

The licensing sub-committee will vote on whether to grant or reject the application at this week's meeting.

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