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Members noted that the application had been withdrawn.

5.1   Introductions

The Chairman introduced the Members of the Sub Committee, Legal Adviser, Licensing Manager and Democratic Services Officers.

The Chair advised that the Sub Committee would take into account the merits of the application against the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm, in addition to the Home Office Guidance and the Council’s Licensing Policy.

5.2 Procedure to be Followed

The Legal Adviser referred to the procedure to be followed for the Hearing and those present wishing to make verbal submissions. There had been no requests from any other party to speak at the hearing. The procedure was as previously circulated to all interested parties with the Notice of Hearing. All parties had been sent an agenda.

5.3 The Council’s Licensing Officer’s Report

The application is for a Premises Licence to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003 is to allow regulated entertainment (Films, Indoor Sporting Events, Live and Recorded Music, Performance of Dance), Late Night Refreshment and Supply of Alcohol 

The operating schedule shows:-

Hours Premises Open to the Public:

Monday to Sunday                                      0600hrs to 0100hrs

24 hours for hotel residents

Relevant licensable activities:

·         Provision of regulated entertainment: Films, Indoor Sporting Events, Live and Recorded Music, Performance of Dance

·         Provision of late night refreshment

·         Supply of alcohol.

Hours of licensable activities:

Films (Indoors)                                             Monday to Sunday  10am to half past Midnight

Indoor Sporting Events                               Monday to Sunday  10am to half past Midnight

Live Music (Indoors)                                    Monday to Sunday  10am to half past Midnight

Recorded Music (Indoors)                          Monday to Sunday  10am to half past Midnight

Performance of Dance (Indoors)              Monday to Sunday  10am to half past Midnight            

Late Night Refreshment                 Monday to Sunday  11pm to half past Midnight

(Indoors and Outdoors)

Supply of Alcohol                            Monday to Sunday 10am to half past Midnight

(On and Off the premises) 

Seasonal variation on all licensable activities

New Years Eve/Day                                    10am to half past Midnight on 2 January

The Applicant and the Applicant’s representative was present at the hearing.

The Council had received two representations of objection on the grounds of Public Nuisance.  One objector, the Council`s Environmental Health officer, was present at the Hearing.

5.4       Address by interested parties

5.4.1   Objectors

We heard from the Environmental Health Officer who had submitted objections on the grounds of Public Nuisance, specifically noise nuisance to the surrounding residential area and wanting clarification on how often events would be held however, discussions before the meeting had served to remove these concerns. The Environmental Health Officer stated that it had been agreed that live music would be limited to 15 events per calendar year and it was proposed that this be added as a condition or that a TENS should be applied for. The Environmental Health Officer also stated that the wording of the application in regards to the supply and consumption of alcohol in hotel rooms was not sufficiently clear and so a condition could be applied to ensure compliance.

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6.1   Introductions

The Chairman introduced the Members of the Sub Committee, Legal Adviser, Licensing Officer, Democratic Services Officer and explained their respective roles.

The Chairman advised that the Sub Committee would take into account the merits of the application against the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm, in addition to the Home Office Guidance and the Council’s Licensing Policy.

6.2 Procedure to be Followed

The Legal Adviser referred to the procedure to be followed for the Hearing and those present wishing to make verbal submissions. There had been no requests from any other party to speak at the hearing. The procedure was as previously circulated to all interested parties with the Notice of Hearing. All parties had been sent an agenda.

6.3 The Council’s Licensing Officer’s Report

The application is for a Premises Licence to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003 is to allow the Supply of Alcohol. The operating schedule shows:-

Hours Premises Open to the Public:

Monday to Sunday                          10am to Midnight

Relevant licensable activities:

·         Supply of alcohol.

Hours of licensable activities:

Supply of Alcohol                            10am to 11.30pm

(on and off the premises)

Seasonal variation on all licensable activities

New Years Eve/Day            Open of business on New Years Eve to close of business on New Years Day

Conditions had been agreed with the Environmental Health officer that there would be a restriction to the playing of live music to the inside of the building only and to limit the playing of live music to once per calendar month with at least 4 weeks between events. All other amplified music both inside and external to the premises to be played at a volume to be agreed with the Environmental Health Department

The Council has received four representations of objection, on the grounds of public nuisance. No objectors were present at the Hearing.

The Applicant and the Applicant’s representative were present at the hearing.

6.4       Address by interested parties

6.4.1 Applicant

We heard from the applicant’s representative, who submitted that this is a working farm and the owner has been licensed for a number of years and was looking to sell their own cider as they already sell eggs, meat etc. If there are no customers then the premises will be shut. There is also a limited amount of cider that can be made and once this is gone then they will not be selling any more. Consumers will be aware of the strength of alcohol.

The applicant’s representative addressed the concerns from the written representations and stated that they did not expect there to be an increase in traffic and drink driving will not be encouraged. There was also no expectation that there would be anyone walking around the village at night. This is a working farm and the majority of customers are expected to make an appointment as they want an experience. Whilst people could turn up without an  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.