The Licensing Act Sub Committee of Cornwall Council met on Wednesday 13 May 2026 to consider an application for a premises licence for Glas Falmouth Ltd. The committee granted the licence, with conditions, after considering representations from local residents and the applicant.

Application for Premises Licence for Glas Falmouth Ltd

The Sub-Committee considered an application for a premises licence for Glas Falmouth Ltd, located at Dunstanville Terrace, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2SW. The application sought permission for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises, live music, recorded music, and other similar entertainment, with proposed opening hours from 11:00 to 00:00 daily, and alcohol sales until 23:30.

The applicant, represented by Joe Pizey, Ellie Penna, and Simon, presented their case, highlighting that planning permission had already been granted for the venue, which would operate as a Mediterranean eatery. They stated that the business had local community backing and had already made improvements to the previously neglected site, which had been used for camping and had attracted anti-social behaviour. The applicant clarified that live music would primarily be acoustic or low-level amplified performances, taking place from the tarmac area outside with bifold doors opening onto it, and would finish by 22:00 Sunday to Thursday and 22:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. They also confirmed they would join the pub watch scheme if the licence was approved.

Four representations were received from Other Persons – Ruth Bedingham, Dr L Carol Jerwood and Mr Paul Cull, Susan Stokes, and Michael and Philippa Price. Their primary concerns related to the prevention of public nuisance, including noise from music and customers, littering, and the potential for increased anti-social behaviour. They also raised concerns about the impact on the use of Greenbank Gardens as a public space, particularly for families and dog walkers, and the potential for glass to be a hazard. Some also noted the proximity of existing licensed premises such as The Working Boat, The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club, The Boathouse, and The Star and Garter, suggesting the area was already well-served by bars.

Falmouth Town Council, represented by a member of their Planning and Licensing Committee, attended the meeting and advised that they supported the application.

The Sub-Committee, comprising Councillor Robin Moorcroft (Chair), Councillor Brian Clemens, and Councillor John Martin, considered the application, the representations, and the applicant's submissions. They noted that there were no objections from the relevant Responsible Authorities ¹.

The committee resolved to grant the premises licence as applied for, with the conditions outlined in the application. In their decision, the members stated that while they had carefully considered the concerns raised by local residents regarding cumulative impact, public nuisance, and littering, they felt that, on balance, this specific premises, focused on quality dining and being primarily food-led, would not negatively impact the licensing objectives. They also noted that the Deregulation Act 2015 waives the need for a licence for live and recorded music played at the times applied for, and that a licence review could be brought at any time if issues arose. The presence of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in the area was also noted as a measure to regulate anti-social behaviour.