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The Sub-Committee gave consideration to a report presented by the Licensing Officer (previously circulated) in which determination was sought in respect of an application for a new Premises Licence for The Globe, Chudleigh.

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

An Objector who had submitted a representation also attended the meeting and was permitted to address the Sub-Committee.

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 new Premises Licence in respect of The Globe, Chudleigh be granted as set out in the report with the following additional conditions:

·         The beer garden to be closed by 10pm each day.

·         A lockable gate to be added to the beer garden to enhance security and public safety when it is closed.

·         After 9.30pm no drinks to be sold outside in the beer garden.

·         Only reuseable plastic drinking containers to be used when outside in the beer garden.

Reasons for the decision:

The Sub-Committee heard from the Licensing Officer who confirmed that a licence is currently held for the premises and all activities are licensed inside other than live music. The performance of live music is now to be included inside the premises under the same operating hours as is currently licensed. The Applicant also would like the beer garden to be licensed additionally for the supply of alcohol. The Licensing Officer explained that there had been eight objections received on the grounds of public nuisance. There had been no objections from the responsible authorities. There were also three representations in support of the application.

The Applicant explained that the bar is intended to only operate during busy periods and likely only on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It is currently just used on an ad hoc basis and 3 events have been held under a TEN which were busy and well received by the general public. The Applicant also clarified that the beer garden is not intended to stay open until 1am and actually will be closed from 10pm and hopefully this alleviates some of the concerns of the Objectors. The 1am finish time is purely for activities within the premises building and on special occasions such as New Year.

The Applicant further explained that licensing the beer garden will actually give local residents more control than they have when events are undertaken using a TEN. Conditions have also been added as set out in the report to show good faith such as no drinks outside after 10pm and noise levels to be monitored after 8pm. The Sub-Committee noted this during their decision making and felt that stopping the sale of drinks earlier would further help to alleviate the risk of public nuisance.

The Applicant continued and said that allowing drinks to be sold in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 221.