The Licensing Sub-Committee of Doncaster Council is scheduled to consider an application to vary an existing premises licence for Arena Coffee. The application seeks to extend the hours for the sale of alcohol and introduce late-night refreshment.

Application to Vary Premises Licence for Arena Coffee

The main item scheduled for discussion is an application to vary the existing premises licence for Arena Coffee, located at 28 Kingsgate, Doncaster, DN1 3JU. The current licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises between 10:00 and 22:00 daily.

The proposed variation seeks to extend these hours to 02:00 every day of the week. Additionally, the application requests to add the provision of late-night refreshment between 23:00 and 02:00, Monday to Sunday. The premises is situated in an area subject to a cumulative impact policy, specifically Area 1.

The report pack indicates that one representation has been received from Environmental Health, relating to the licensing objective of preventing public nuisance. This representation details previous noise complaints and a noise abatement notice served on the business on 23 July 2025, which prohibited the emission of loud amplified sound. Despite this, further complaints were received, including one on 12 May 2026 concerning loud music and disturbances extending beyond licensed hours. The Environmental Health team objects to the application, stating they have no confidence that the variation requested can be carried out without creating significant public nuisance. ¹

The Licensing Act 2003² requires the Licensing Authority to determine such applications, having regard to any representations made and the evidence presented. The Sub-Committee will consider the application in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003, statutory guidance, and the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy. The members of the Licensing Sub-Committee scheduled to consider this matter are Councillor Gerald Squire (Chair), Councillor Nick Allen, Councillor Steven Plater, and Councillor Howard Rimmer.

The report pack also includes details of the hearing procedure under the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005³, outlining the rights of attendance, assistance, and representation at hearings, as well as the procedure for the hearing itself.