Fears have been raised over the potential for anti-social behaviour after a village cafe applied to extend its opening hours to 11pm. 

The Farmhouse Bakery and Café, in Abingdon Road, Steventon, wants to extend its hours open from 6pm to 11pm, six days a week. 

On Sundays, the business has asked to close at 10pm. 

The cafe's bid will be decided by Vale of White Horse District Council's licensing acts panel on Friday, June 13. 

Concerns have been raised by one nearby resident, who said he wanted to stress that 'we moved next to a bakery or cafe, not a pub or nightclub'. 

Householder Colin Puckey said: "Firstly, we would like to bring attention the bakery sitting next to or within a small, quiet housing estate, with a large ratio of residents having young children.

"Having an influx of potentially drunk and loud people could have a serious anti social impact on the area and the people who live here, particularly the young children.

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(Image: NQ) "Secondly, and under an assumption that not all patrons will come from the village itself - there could be a large amount of vehicles coming and going, which can be concerning if any of the drivers are a bit reckless as they arrive or leave the venue.

"And thirdly, noise from the music events, the vehicles, venue, and also the patrons, could cause many nearby residents, including ourselves, to stay indoors and not have the simple opportunity to enjoy relaxing in our gardens. 

"We would like to press upon you the understanding that we moved next to a bakery or cafe, not a pub or nightclub.”

In the district council's report on the application, it said: "All staff employed in the sale of alcohol shall be trained in respect of identifying signs of intoxication, conflict management, identifying signs of drugs use, refusing service to such customers and safeguarding vulnerable persons who attend the premises. 

"Such training sessions are to be documented and refreshed every six months. Records of training shall be kept for a minimum of one year and shall be made available upon request to an authorised officer of the council and Thames Valley Police.

"Substantial food shall be available to customers throughout the hours that alcohol is offered for sale.

"Alcohol shall not be permitted to be removed from the property in open vessels or containers, except for customers using the outside seating area."

It added: "Prominent, clear and legible notices shall be displayed and maintained at all exits requesting customers to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and area quietly. 

"All reasonable steps shall be taken to ensure that people entering or leaving the premises do so in an orderly manner and do not in any way cause annoyance to residents and people passing by the premises."