Agenda item

The licensing officer highlighted the main points of the report.

The applicant presented his case.  Members of the sub-committee questioned the applicant.  Objectors questioned the applicant.

Local residents objecting to the application outlined their case.  The sub-committee and the applicant then questioned the local residents.

The applicant and objectors then summarised their cases.

At 10.45 all parties were requested to leave the room while the meeting went into closed session.  At 11.05 all parties were recalled to the meeting and the chair read out the sub-committee’s decision:

RESOLVED:

That the licensing sub-committee having considered the written representations contained in the report and oral representations of those present decided that the application be granted with minor amendments.

Conditions:

·  That there be no music outside the premises after 2100 on any night.

·  That no third party shall be permitted to play music outside.

·  That no third party shall serve alcohol at any time.

Reasons for the decision:

The sub-committee considered it necessary to limit the hours of sale of alcohol in view of protection of children from harm.

Appeal rights:

That the licensee and any person who made relevant representations in relation to the application may appeal against the decision. Any appeal must be made to the magistrate court for the petty sessions area in which the premises are situated. Any appeal must be commenced by notice of appeal given by the appellant to the justices’ chief executive for the magistrates’ court within the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which the appellant was notified by the licensing authority of the decision appealed against.