FOI release

Nuisance, ASB and licensing for Boileroom

Case reference FOI2026/01496

Received 19 July 2026

Published 5 August 2026

Request

Please provide the information specified below regarding the licensed premises known as The Boileroom, located at 13 Stoke Fields, Guildford, GU1 4LS, covering the 36-month period from 20 July 2023 to 19 July 2026.

Specifically, I would like to request the following details:

Noise Complaints:

- The total number of complaints received by Guildford Borough Council (including Environmental Health) regarding noise nuisance originating from or directly outside the premises.

- A breakdown of the dates of these complaints and any actions taken by the council (e.g., warning letters, noise abatement notices).

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB):

- The total number of complaints or recorded incidents of anti-social behaviour associated with patrons of the premises, reported either directly to the council or referred to the council by Surrey Police.

Breaches of Licensing Conditions:

- Details of any recorded breaches of the premises license conditions during this time frame.

- Information on any formal enforcement actions, reviews, or penalties issued to the venue layout or management as a result of these breaches.

 

Response

Thank you for your recent request under the Freedom of Information Act.

Please find the answers to your queries below:

Please provide the information specified below regarding the licensed premises known as The Boileroom, located at 13 Stoke Fields, Guildford, GU1 4LS, covering the 36-month period from 20 July 2023 to 19 July 2026.

Specifically, I would like to request the following details:

Noise Complaints:

- The total number of complaints received by Guildford Borough Council (including Environmental Health) regarding noise nuisance originating from or directly outside the premises.

- A breakdown of the dates of these complaints and any actions taken by the council (e.g., warning letters, noise abatement notices).

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB):

- The total number of complaints or recorded incidents of anti-social behaviour associated with patrons of the premises, reported either directly to the council or referred to the council by Surrey Police.

Please find information regarding complaints received about the Boileroom from 20 July 2023 to 19 July 2026 below:

Date

Reason for Complaint

Complaint Comments

15/09/2023

Noise

Noise levels from music at Boileroom

15/09/2023

Noise

Noise from patrons during and after hours

05/06/2026

Noise

Noise levels from music at Boileroom and from patrons in garden

25/06/2026

Noise

Noise levels from music at Boileroom

17/07/2026

Noise

Noise levels from music at Boileroom and from patrons in garden, potential licensing breach

 

Breaches of Licensing Conditions:

- Details of any recorded breaches of the premises license conditions during this time frame.

- Information on any formal enforcement actions, reviews, or penalties issued to the venue layout or management as a result of these breaches.

Environmental Health case reference SR 85559 was opened in response to the recent complaint received on 17th July 2026, which is an allegation of noise issues and licensing breaches. This complaint is currently under investigation and there is no outcome recorded yet.

Yours sincerely,

FOI Team

Guildford Borough Council

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