A licensing hearing decided not to take any further action against York Museum Gardens yesterday.
This followed a noise complaint from a local resident, who requested to have Museum Gardens licence reviewed.
The noise complaint came after a concert in July 2024, which saw Jack Savoretti and Shed Seven perform across a three day showcase.
It ran from Thursday 18 July to Saturday 20 July and attracted an audience of thousands, especially for Shed Sevens homecoming debut.
Andrew Dickinson, of Clifton, said the noise from the concert had stopped him and others from sitting in their gardens whilst also distressing his autistic son.
The licensing hearing decided against reviewing Museum Trust’s licence, which regulates its holding of outdoor events.
York Museum Trust, however, has been asked to consider ways that noise could be managed better.
Trust representative Michelle Hazelwood told councillors they had worked to ensure the July concert complied with noise limits, and they would look to learn from it when staging upcoming concerts.
Councillors heard on Monday (September 30) that noise levels had been monitored throughout both the concerts and sound checks beforehand. Adjustments were also done to ensure noise levels met the 65 db limit.
Councillors also heard that although noise levels had at times gone one or two decibel levels above the limit, it wouldn’t have been audible so therefore not breaching limits.
Two comments had been submitted in support of Mr Dickinson’s bid to get the licence review, but 22 had been lodged backing the trust.
The trust’s representative said: “This premises has hosted many events for many years without cause for concern or complaint.
“The charity has a responsibility both to its consumers and to support residents who live cheek by jowl with the venue and a huge amount of work into making sure that could be achieved.
“My clients aren’t complacent and they’re already thinking about changes including the position of the stage.”