Council members voted to grant the licence on the condition a noise limiter be installed to prevent overly loud music from being played inside.
Kathryn Thornton told members she had been organising events in the building for 14 years and there had only been one issue during that time.
She said: “We never get complaints from neighbours. It is a great community asset for the village.”
She told the panel they had decided to apply for a full licence as it would reduce the reliance on Temporary Event Notices, which venues are only allowed a limited number of each year.
However, the council’s environmental health department said it was likely to get complaints that would “not easily be resolved”.
A spokesperson said: “I have received a complaint in July 2025 about the school rooms from a nearby resident, alleging loud music, raised voices and litter being thrown over the wall into gardens.
“The complainant said they could not sit out in their garden or open their windows when temporary events were being held, especially weddings or events involving music.”
Thornton questioned the complaint, pointing out there are three pubs a short distance from the schoolroom.
Charlotte Kaygill, environmental health officer for Bradford Council, said the premises was not suitable for the licence, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
She said the protected nature of the building raised problems – the large, single glazed windows cannot be replaced with double glazing.
Thornton acknowledged some bands had been “loud” in the past, but said having a dedicated licence holder on site would prevent this from happening in the future.
She said the hall was more likely to host craft fairs than noisy parties, adding: “The School Room is a hive of activity, and we want to keep it vibrant. The last thing we want to do is upset anyone.”
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