Again the issue is not whether it is legal or not to make a complaint - the important thing must be that the validity of any complaint can be determined fairly.

Where it is clear that those who are complaining were aware of the nature of what they are now conplaining about when they moved - this should be a factor and I think that most of us would think it unfair if this were not to be a factor in fairly determining that complaint. Perhaps it is a failing of the planning process when this sort of situation happens?

If or when the Home Office proposal becomes law, Travelodge will be able to make Representations to every application or variation to every other venue. Equally that means that everyone will be able to make Representations abour every Travelodge.

The main danger is that groups who would like to ban all alcohol will also be able to do this to every outlet and venue.