A PUB has vowed to add “additional controls” to an upcoming music festival after Councillors described last year’s event as a “disgrace.”

Chapelfest, which features local bands and raises cash for charity, is held at Chapel House in Low Moor each year in late May.

But this year when the pub’s owners, Greene King, applied for a license to run the event again, the three local ward Councillors raised objections, with one claiming last years event led to anti social behaviour, drug taking and even urinating on the site of the neighbouring church.

The objections mean that the pub chain will have to convince a licensing committee to allow it to alter its license to hold the event this year.

The company admits the popularity of last year’s event “surpassed all expectations” and would show the committee that they will be able to run the event this year without any issues.

The application is for “the sale of alcohol from the hours of 11am to 11pm for the Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the ‘Chapel Fest’ event, including the external areas for regulated entertainment from the hours of 11am to 8pm for the Saturday and Sunday.”

It will allow bands to play on the grounds of the pub during the Saturday and Sunday of the festival.

The pub is in a residential area, and opposite a church and cemetery.

In response to the application, Councillor Sarah Ferriby (Lab, Wyke) wrote to the licensing team saying: “I object to this application on the grounds that behaviour, noise and disturbance to the community and neighbouring properties at the chapelfest previously was a disgrace.

“I have grave concerns this would happen again if this licence variation were awarded.”

Councillor Rosie Watson (Lab, Wyke) wrote: “I have no confidence the applicant would adhere to the conditions of it (the licence).

“Last year there were major problems with the event resulting in anti social behaviour including drug taking and urinating in the nearby church grounds.

“Late night/early morning noise nuisance was reported and crowds of people were in the street and blocking the road, and inconsiderate parking was also reported in the area.”

Councillor David Warburton (Lab, Wyke), said: “After the problems of the last Chapelfest event I have strong objections to the amendments that are proposed.

“The local community has major problems with the disturbance due to the noise at the previous event.

“This amendment would only cause more concern for residents.”

A spokesperson for Chapel House told the Telegraph & Argus: “Chapel Fest has grown in popularity since it began some years ago and it gives a stage to local music acts, while raising money for charity.

“Last year’s attendance surpassed all expectations and this year we are putting additional controls before the committee to demonstrate our commitment to ensuring this is a safe and fun event for all.”

The Council’s District Licensing Panel will decide whether to amend the licence to allow the festival when it meets in Bradford City Hall at 11am on Thursday.