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Agenda and draft minutes

Licensing Sub-Committee (Licensing Act 2003 Matters) - Tuesday, 14th July, 2026 2.00 pm

Venue: the Council Chamber - Council Offices, Trinity Road, Cirencester, GL7 1PX. View directions

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No. Item

1.

Apologies

To note any apologies.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Apologies were received for Councillor Julia Judd.

2.

Substitutions

To note any substitutions.

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Minutes:

Councillor Paul Evans substituted for Councillor Julia Judd.

3.

Declaration of Interests

To receive any declarations of interest from Members.  To receive any declarations of interest from Officers under the Code of Conduct for Officers.

 

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Minutes:

There were no declarations of interests.

4.

Application for New Premises Licence pdf icon PDF 125 KB

Summary

To determine an application for a New Premises Licence made by The CamperVin Co Ltd, Playing Field, The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire.

 

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 Chair reminded the Committee of the four licensing objectives to be considered when determining the application: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.

 

The Licensing Officer presented an application for a new premises licence for Campervin Co Ltd, Bourton-on-the-Water, seeking permission to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises between 12.00 noon and 7.00 pm, with opening hours from 11.30 am to 7.00 pm, from 22 July to 31 August. No representations had been received from the Responsible Authorities and that conditions had been agreed with Gloucestershire Constabulary.

The available options were outlined as granting the application as submitted, granting it subject to additional conditions, or refusing the application in whole or in part where necessary to promote the licensing objectives.

 

Apart from the Town Council, there had not been any negative comments from statutory consultees.

 

  • The applicant outlined the proposal as a family-friendly, community-focused summer event, based on a similar event successfully operated in Cheltenham over the previous three years without complaints.
  • It was explained that the event had the support of the Cotswold School, with the use of the school playing fields providing a fundraising opportunity for the school and local charities.
  • The proposed event would comprise a marquee, café, bar and local street food vendor, with an emphasis on locally sourced food and drink. No live music or late-night entertainment was proposed, with alcohol sales and opening hours ending at 7.00 pm.
  • The applicant stated that the event was intended to complement the village by providing a low-key venue for residents and visitors, rather than attracting significant additional traffic or visitors, and could help reduce pressure within the village centre by encouraging longer visitor stays in an alternative location.

 

Members of the Sub-Committee asked a series of questions and noted that:

·         The event would have a maximum capacity of approximately 200 people at any one time, based on the available seating and site layout.

·         The applicant would be responsible for managing litter on the site, with waste and recycling facilities provided and regular clearance undertaken throughout the event. Waste would be disposed of using the school's existing commercial waste arrangements.

  • It was confirmed that no live music was proposed. Low-level background music may be played, with the intention of minimising any disturbance to the local community.

·         Alcohol sales and trading would cease at 7.00 pm, with customers expected to have left the site by approximately 7.15 pm. Any remaining clearing up would take place after the site had been secured in agreement with the school.

·         The application related only to the school summer holiday period each year. A permanent premises licence had been sought to avoid the need for a new application each year, although the event would not operate during school term time.

 

The lawyer sought clarification regarding the operating dates to ensure that any licence accurately reflected the intended period of operation during the school summer holidays.  Clarification was provided that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

 

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