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The decision of 23rd
October 2024
 
The Licensing Sub-Committee in considering
this decision from the information presented to it within the
report and at the hearing has determined that having regard to the
promotion of all the licensing objectives:
 
· 
The prevention of crime and disorder;
· 
Public safety;
· 
Prevention of public nuisance; and
· 
The protection of children from harm,
 
The application to vary a premises licence,
has been approved in accordance with the Council’s Statement
of Licensing Policy, and conditions as set out in paragraph 8.1 of
the report:
 
· 
The hours for licensable activities
 
Supply of Alcohol
(on the premises)
 
Monday   
10:30-23:00
Tuesday   
10:30-23:00
Wednesday  
10:30-23:00
Thursday   
10:30-23:00
Friday  
10:30-00:00
Saturday   
10:30-00:00
Sunday 
10:30-23:00
 
The Opening hours of
the premises
 
Monday   
07:30-23:30
Tuesday   
07:30-23:30
Wednesday  
07:30-23:30
Thursday   
07:30-23:30
Friday  
07:30-00:30
Saturday   
07:30-00:30
Sunday 
07:30-23:00
 
And the following condition to be added to the
premises licence:
 
· 
After 22:00 all external doors and windows shall be kept closed,
other than for access and egress.
 
Reasons for the
decision
 
The application to vary the premises licence
has been approved as the Licensing Sub-Committee was satisfied that
the licensing objectives would not be undermined.
 
The Sub-Committee took into account that the
Licensing Authority made representations on the grounds of public
nuisance, and there were two representations from local residents
also on the grounds of public nuisance, and the impact on local
residents who live in close proximity to the premises. The
Sub-Committee noted that there were no other representations from
the other Responsible Authorities.
 
The Sub-Committee took into consideration that
the premises have a small capacity, and they currently open from
Thursday to Saturday. The premises have internal seating only.
There is no use of the external area. The Sub-Committee noted that
the Premises Licence Holder needed to apply for planning
permission.
 
The Sub-Committee noted that there were no
recent complaints. The operation of the premises under the core
hours (Policy LP3) had gone some way to elevate the concerns about
the hours. The Sub-Committee felt that the Applicant was willing to
work with the Responsible Authorities to prevent public nuisance
and to operate the premises responsibly.
 
The Sub-Committee took into consideration that
the Premises Licence Holder is an experienced operator of over 16
years. The Sub-Committee noted that the premises intend to have a
jazz night from 20:00 to 22:00 in the evening and they will ensure
that windows and doors are kept closed. This event occurs once
every few months during the normal opening hours. The Sub-Committee
felt reassured that the Premises Licence Holder agreed to a
condition to keep the windows and doors closed after 22:00.
 
The Sub-Committee took into account that
regulated entertainment will only operate until 23:00, and outside
of the regulated entertainment there will be ambient background
music.
 
The Sub-Committee noted the following
conditions on the existing premises licence will help to maintain
the licensing objectives:
 
Condition 24 states that: “All customers
shall be seated with no vertical drinking” on the
premises.
 
Condition 25 requires the Premises Licence
Holder to provide contact details to local residents and the
Responsible Authorities who may wish to make a complaint about the
premises.
 
Condition 27 of the premises licence stated
that background music will be played outside of regulated
entertainment.
 
The Sub-Committee felt that the premises were
well run and that the Premises Licence Holder demonstrated that
they will consult with their neighbours regarding any issues with
the premises. The Sub-Committee took into consideration that the
Licensing Authority accepted the reduced hours.
 
Having taken all of the above factors into
consideration the Sub-Committee was satisfied that by granting this
application would continue to promote the licensing objectives.
 
Public
Informative
 
1. 
The Premises Licence Holder is further reminded of the need to
operate the premises according to any current planning permission
and consents relating to its use class, conditions and to
regularise the hours as required.
 
2. 
It also should be noted for the public record that the local
planning authority should draw no inference or be bound by this
decision with regard to any future planning application which may
be made.
 
3. 
The Premises Licence Holder is encouraged to work with local
residents and the Responsible Authorities to prevent any public
nuisance or negative impact in the area.
 
4. 
The Premises Licence Holder is encouraged to continue working with
Responsible Authorities to prevent any public nuisance or negative
impact in the area.