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Application for a New Premises Licence

 

 

Meeting: 28/03/2024 - Licensing Sub-Committee (Licensing Act 2003 Matters) (Item 4)

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Summary        

To determine an application for a New Premises Licence made by SSAJ LTD for Unit 3 Woolrich House, The Waterloo, Cirencester.

 

Recommendation

That the Licensing Sub-Committee is asked, in light of the representations received, to consider the application and determine whether to:-

•      grant the application as requested.

•      grant the application subject to such conditions that are necessary to promote the licensing objectives.

•      refuse to specify a person in the licence as the premises supervisor.

•      refuse the application in whole or in part where it is necessary in order to promote the licensing objectives.

 

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Minutes:

The Licensing Officer introduced the application. The purpose of the application was to determine an application for a New Premises Licence made by SSAJ LTD for Unit 3 Woolrich House, The Waterloo, Cirencester.

 

No representations from objectors had been received at the meeting.

 

The Licensing Officer explained the four licensing objectives which the Sub-Committee was required to consider in their determination of the application;

 

•           the prevention of crime and disorder;

•           public safety;

•           the prevention of public nuisance;

•           the protection of children from harm.

 

Members asked questions to the Licensing Officer, who provided the following answers;

•           It was a standard practice for the license of a premise to match up to the opening hours in accordance with statutory guidance.

•           As the premises was yet to open and trade, any consideration of anti-social behaviour could only be considered as speculation, so members were advised that this could not be considered a material consideration for the application. However, the license could be reviewed at a later date if issues came up.

•           The first name of the applicant was ‘Shine’, the surname ‘Sebastian’, and they would be the premises supervisor. The applicant’s first name had been incorrectly listed as ‘Sebastian’ in parts of the application, this was a typographical error.

•           The processes for consultation as detailed in the 2003 Licensing Act had been correctly followed.

 

Members then asked questions of the applicant’s agent. They stated the following;

•           Staff would be trained, and CCTV provided, in order to avoid public nuisance. Members also discussed the number of litter bins, the agent confirmed that the applicant would provide one litter bin.

 

Members noted that although the Town Council did not object to the application, they recommended that the opening hours of the site be altered due to the residential nature of the locality and to bring it in line with the other shops in the area. The agent stated that they had held previous conversations with the applicant, and that reduced opening hours of 7am-10pm were acceptable, if the Sub-Committee was minded to permit this.

 

The Licensing Officer stated that the application would need to be looked at on its own merits.

 

There were no other interested parties in attendance at the meeting.

 

The Sub-Committee retired for deliberation of the decision. They returned to the room at 2:50pm

 

Decision

 

The Chair explained that in order to reduce public nuisance to the nearby residences, the Sub-Committee had decided to grant the application with a reduced time for the sale of alcohol.

 

RESOLVED: To grant the application subject to the mandatory conditions and the volunteered conditions to promote the licensing objectives;

1.            That the sale of alcohol be limited to 7am – 10pm 7 days a week given the locality and mix of residential and businesses to prevent additional public nuisance.

2.            CCTV – to provide evidential recordings of any disturbance to public nuisance.

 

The Chair stated that the license could be reviewed, and if any residents experienced any  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4

Meeting: 29/02/2024 - Licensing Sub-Committee (Licensing Act 2003 Matters) (Item 12)

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Summary        

To determine an application for a New Premises Licence made by EI Group Limited at Coach And Horses, Fosseway, Bourton-on-the-Water.

 

Recommendation

That the Licensing Sub-Committee is asked, in light of the representations received, to consider the application and determine whether to:-

  • grant the application as requested.
  • grant the application subject to such conditions that are necessary to promote the licensing objectives.
  • refuse the application in whole or in part where it is necessary in order to promote the licensing objectives.

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Minutes:

The purpose of the item was to determine an application for a New Premises Licence made by EI Group Limited at Coach and Horses, Fosseway, Bourton-on-the-Water.

 

The Licensing Officer introduced the item and explained the changes that the applicant was proposing from the original application.

  • A reduction in the hours applied for recorded music and the sale of alcohol, these were now 11am-11pm, 7 days a week
  • A reduction in live music, now 12pm-11pm, 7 days a week
  • Removal of plays, films, indoor sporting events, performance or dance or anything similar, and late night refreshments entirely
  • Removal of all timings considered non-standard, save for New Year’s eve and Christmas Eve (11am-12:30am)
  • The sale of alcohol and playing recorded music indoors only
  • A proposed condition had been added; for no live music to take place outside after 9pm
  • The amendment of condition 3 to read “all windows and doors to be closed when live and/or recorded music is taking place”
  • The removal of conditions 1,4,5,7 and 8, as they were no longer relevant given the amendments proposed.

 

The Licensing Officer explained that under the Council’s procedure each application that comes before the Committee would be determined on its own merits, and it would take its decision based on:

  • The merits of the application;
  • The promotion of the four licensing objectives;
  • The council’s statement of licensing policy,
  • A copy of which of which can be obtained from the licensing section at Cotswold District Council;
  • The amended guidance issued by the Home Office in April 2018 under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003.

 

The officer also explained that the objections in the annex had been withdrawn provided the amendments above had been accepted by the Sub-committee.

 

The applicant’s representative then addressed the Sub-committee, raising the following points:

·         The opening times would be amended to 7am-11:30pm (an earlier opening time to reflect the reduced licensing hours)

·         The application included the provision of late-night food on the non-standard opening hours

 

The Applicant’s representative the background to the application:

·         EI group owned the pub, which had operated as a pub for over 400 years, and was considered an asset of community value

·         The pub had been previously successfully trading as an Indian-style restaurant but had now closed. As the previous tenant had been the holder of the license, EI group needed to reapply for the license to market it.

·         The application was for the original terms of the license, but as the applicant appreciated that these were largely historical and had agreed to reduce these, as outlined above, considering the parish council’s objections

·         The pub had been marketed on the website of Stonegate (which was the company that owned EI group), but they would be seeking to market it on a national scale going forward.

·         The license would transfer to the new tenant, if one was found.

The Committee adjourned to deliberate at 14:22 and reconvened at 14:35.

 

The Chair re-opened the meeting, explaining that the Sub-committee had resolved to grant the application. In  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12

Meeting: 01/11/2023 - Licensing Sub-Committee (Licensing Act 2003 Matters) (Item 8)

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Summary        

To determine an application to Vary a Premises Licence made by Jolly Nice Limited at Jolly Nice Café, White Horse Filling Station.

 

Recommendation

That the Licensing Sub-Committee is asked, in light of the representations received, to consider the application and determine whether to:-

  • grant the application as requested.
  • grant the application subject to such conditions that are necessary to promote the licensing objectives.
  • refuse the application in whole or in part where it is necessary in order to promote the licensing objectives.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The purpose of the item was to determine an application to vary a Premises Licence made by Jolly Nice Limited at Jolly Nice Café, White Horse Filling Station.

 

The Chair introduced the item, stating the procedures for the Licensing Sub-committee.

 

The Licensing Officer then introduced the application. The Licensing Officer stated that the Applicant had confirmed that the variation would only apply to Friday and Saturday night, but otherwise the license would remain the same would remain the same. The licensing officer stated that the amendment wasn’t in the original report.

 

There were no questions for licensing officer from the Committee.

 

The Licensing Officer then introduced the applicant, who was Rebecca Wilson, representing Jolly Nice ltd.

 

·         The Applicant introduced herself and stated that the business which was part of rural diversification which supported local businesses.

 

·         The Committee asked questions to the applicant it was confirmed the location would remain the same, and thee extended hours would involve a food offer as well as drinks.

 

Local residents then addressed the committee, speaking in objection to the application, raising the following points;

·         Concerns over light and noise pollution that would result from the extension of the license

·         Concerns over impacts on wildlife, residents and businesses from the light and noise.

·         It was also stated that there were inaccuracies with the map, but the licensing officer stated that this there would be no changes to the location as part of the extension with the license, and that the map was included for reference only.

·         Concerns were also raise over the impact on dark skies and the AONB

 

The Licensing Officer stated that while these were valid material planning considerations, they did not relate to one of the four licensing objectives which were;

·         the prevention of crime and disorder

·         public safety

·         the prevention of public nuisance and

·         the protection of children from harm.

 

The Licensing Officer particularly made reference to noise in stating this.

 

The Chair thanked members of the public for their contributions before adjourning the meeting to allow members to discuss the application and deliberate on their decision.

 

Members left the room at 3:07pm and the Committee reconvened at 4:13pm

 

Upon members returning to the room, the Chair stated that the committee had decided to permit the application. The Chair stated that the members of the public had raised valid concerns but that ultimately, the concerns did not relate to licensing considerations.

 

RESOLVED: To grant the application.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting: 24/07/2023 - Licensing Sub-Committee (Licensing Act 2003 Matters) (Item 4.)

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Summary        

To decide, having regard to the application made for the review of this premises licence and any relevant representations made in response to it, what steps are to be taken (if any) as the Committee considers necessary for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

 

Recommendation

That the Committee considers the application and decides whether to:-

·         Leave the premises licence unchanged

·         Modify the conditions of the licence

·         Remove the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)

·         Suspend the licence for a period of not exceeding 3 months

·         Revoke the licence

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Meeting: 26/04/2023 - Licensing Sub-Committee (Licensing Act 2003 Matters) (Item 4.)

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Summary        

To determine a Premises Licence Application made by Victoria Hazell on behalf of Robomagic Live Limited at Worcester Lodge

 

Recommendation

That the Licensing Sub-Committee is asked, in light of the representations received, to consider the application and determine whether to:-

a)    grant the application as requested;

b)    grant the application subject to such conditions that are necessary to promote the licensing objectives;

c)    refuse the application in whole or in part where it is necessary in order to promote the licensing objectives.

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