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The Applicant attended the meeting with their agent and was permitted to speak and also answered questions put to them by the Sub-Committee.

Some of those who had submitted representations also attended the meeting and were represented by a Spokesperson.

Arising from consideration of the report, evidence presented and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 Statutory Guidance, and the Council’s Licensing Policy, it was moved by Councillor Hayes and seconded by Councillor Rollason, and

RESOLVED that the Variation to a Premises Licence in respect of King William IV, Northumberland Place, Teignmouth, TQ14 8BZ be granted as set out in the report but with the following amendments to hours and conditions:

Opening hours:

Sunday – Wednesday 09.00 hrs to 01.30 hrs

Thursday – Saturday 09.00 hrs to 02.30 hrs

Boxing Day 09.00 hrs to 03.00 hrs (these were not subject to the variation application)

Provision of Live Music (indoors):

Sunday – Thursday 12.00 hrs to 23.00 hrs

Friday – Saturday 12.00 hrs 01.30 hrs.

Recorded music (both):

Sunday – Saturday 09.00 hrs to closing

Boxing Day: 09.00 hrs to 03.00 hrs (these were not subject to the variation application

Music to cease outside 00.00 hrs (midnight)

Late Night Refreshment:

Sunday – Wednesday 23.00 to 01.00 hrs

Thursday to Saturday 23.00 to 02.00 hrs

Supply of alcohol (both):

Sunday – Wednesday 09.00 hrs to 01.00 hrs

Thursday – Saturday 09.00 hrs to 02.00 hrs

Boxing Day 09.00 hrs to 03.00 hrs (these were not subject to the variation application)

-       Windows and doors to be closed from 21.00 hrs

-       Last admission for patrons to be 01.00 hrs

-       Beer garden to be closed at midnight for the consumption of alcohol but will be permitted to be used as a smoking area with a maximum of 10 people at any one time. Compliance to be monitored by a premises licence holder, bar supervisor or door staff.

-       Prominent and legible notices to be displayed reminding patrons to keep noise levels low and respect residents.

-       Half an hour before closing a premises licence holder, bar manager or door supervisor to be stationed at main doors to ensure as far as is reasonably possible customers leave the area promptly and quietly.

-       All amplified music to be played through a sound limiter.

-       Sound system to be subject to a limiter at a decibel rate set by Teignbridge District Council.

Reasons for the decision:

The Sub-Committee heard from the Licensing Manager who explained that the application had been submitted to make various amendments to the current licence to include extending the opening times, supply of alcohol times and allowing the serving of late-night refreshments. The Licensing Manager explained that there had been 20 objections, along with one from Environmental Health, mostly on the grounds of public nuisance. Conditions had been agreed with the Police and were set out in the report.

The Environmental Health Officer addressed the sub-committee and explained their reasons for objecting to the application. The  ...  view the full minutes text for item 184.