Agenda and draft minutes

To elect a Chairman for the meeting and the Chairman to present and explain the procedure for the meeting.

Proposed by Cllr Sarah Williams, seconded by Cllr Derek Beer.

Decision: that Cllr Emma Parker be elected as Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

To receive any apologies for absence.

An apology for absence was received from Cllr Paul Harrison, substituted by Cllr Derek Beer.

To disclose any pecuniary, other registrable or non-registrable interests as set out in the adopted Code of Conduct. In making their disclosure councillors are asked to state the agenda item, the nature of the interest and any action they propose to take as part of their declaration.

If required, further advice should be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were made at the meeting.

To consider any items of business which the Chairman has had prior notification and considers to be urgent pursuant to section 100B (4) b) of the Local Government Act 1972. The reason for the urgency shall be recorded in the minutes.

There were no urgent items.

An application has been made for a new premises licence for Manor Park Convenience Stores, 83 Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester for the sale of alcohol, off the premises.  The application has been out to public consultation and has attracted a relevant representation.  A Licensing Sub Committee must consider the application and representations at a public hearing.

The Senior Licensing Officer outlined the application, for a new premises licence for Manor Park Convenience Store, for the sale of alcohol off the premises Monday to Sunday 0600 to 2300 hours.  

There were no representations received from the Responsible Authorities, but five representations were received from members of the public. The applicant had offered to reduce the sale of alcohol to 0800 to 2200 hours but only if all the representations were withdrawn before the hearing. Not all the representations were withdrawn so this offer was withdrawn and the original hours of 0600hours to 0300 hours applied.

On behalf of the applicant, Mr Savill informed the Sub-Committee that the applicant hoped this shop and his other shop in Chickerell would become an asset to the community. The applicant was an experienced licence holder and manager of premises, with over 10 years of experience.  No other Responsible Authorities had made any representations. The applicant’s business in Chickerell was a well-run business, with no complaints or issues and there was no evidence to show that the Manor Road premises would be any different. The operating schedule was clear and had a comprehensive set of conditions.  The shop would be a part of the ‘Premier’ franchise, and the company would check that the Premises was being run properly. He highlighted that the application only related to the sale of alcohol and not whether the shop should be there or not. The Premises would have CCTV with a camera directed towards the outside area so any anti-social behaviour would be recorded and reported to the police. Closing at 11pm did not mean that the Premises would become a magnet for anti-social behaviour. The applicant was aware of the consequences for his business if there were any issues and he wanted to be a good neighbour. He had a good working relationship with Dorset police and other Responsible Authorities.

In response to questions from the Sub-Committee, Mr Nallappan confirmed that he would call the Police if there were any problems with people congregating outside the premises. There would be up to five members of staff in the premises, and they would all be trained before being allowed to sell alcohol.

Mr Harden supported the shop itself and agreed that it could be an asset to the area but raised concerns around the sale of alcohol until 11 pm each day. He recognised that CCTV could help with a prosecution but does not necessarily act as a deterrent. The CCTV system would not cover all around the shop. He informed that the Chinese takeaway in the parade of shops had been used as a comparison but viewed this as a different operation as food was delivered to customers and a few people came to collect their food and then left quickly. He understood that the takeaway was licenced to sell alcohol but only to 9.30 pm and was closed on a Sunday.

Mr Richardson raised concerns about antisocial behaviour especially if the licence was granted  ...  view the full minutes text for item 214.

An application has been made for a new premises licence for The Hillbrook, 1 Canon Woods Close, Sherborne, live music, recorded music (indoors and outdoors), late night refreshment (indoors) and for the sale of alcohol, on and off the premises.  The application has been out to public consultation and has attracted a relevant representation.  A Licensing Sub Committee must consider the application and representations at a public hearing.

The Senior Licensing Officer outlined the report. For the sale of alcohol (on and off the premises) Monday to Sunday from 00:00 to 23:59 hours; live music (indoors and outdoors) Sunday to Thursday 11:00 to 23:00 hours and Friday and Saturday 11:00 to 01:00 hours; recorded music (indoors and outdoors) Sunday to Thursday 08:00 to 23:00 hours and Friday and Saturday 08:00 to 01:00 hours and late-night refreshment (indoors) Monday to Sunday 23:00 to 05:00 hours. The applicant had confirmed that they did not intend to have live or recorded music inside or outside after 23:00 hours. As a result, Environmental Health had withdrawn their representation. Dorset Police proposed two conditions on the licence if it was to be granted. The sale of alcohol for 24 hours a day would be restricted to residents of the hotel and their guests. Except for booked functions, the sale of alcohol to the public would be restricted to 11 am to 23:00 hours. The Senior Licensing Officer stated that 4 representations had been received from members of the public.

The Sub-Committee heard from Mr Sturman on behalf of the applicant. He informed that the premises would be a fine dining restaurant and a luxury boutique hotel and fits well within the local area. Following questions from the Sub-Committee, he added that Ms Sturman and himself both manage a number of properties for different operators around the country and have been in the industry for all of their working careers. There had been no issues with licensing or the police.

The members of the public who had submitted representations but did not respond to the Applicant’s revised application, did not attend the hearing. Their written representations referred to noise from music played outside and from customers generally.

All parties were given the opportunity to sum up and have their say.

Decision

To GRANT a Premises Licence with the usual mandatory conditions, the conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule, and the condition added by the Sub-Committee as set out below, to permit the following:

Live music (indoors)

Monday to Sunday 1100-2300 hours

Recorded music (indoors)

Monday to Sunday 0800-2300 hours

Late night refreshment (indoors)

Monday to Sunday 2300-0500 hours

Supply of alcohol (on and off the premises)

Restricted to residents of the hotel and their guests and for booked functions.

Monday to Sunday 0000-2359 hours

Supply of alcohol (on and off the premises)

For the general public (excluding booked functions)

Monday to Sunday 1100-2300 hours

Hours Premises open to the public

Monday to Sunday 00:00 to 23:59

Conditions Consistent with the Operating Schedule

General

The Licensee will ensure that all times when the Premises are open for any licensable activity, there are sufficient competent staff on duty at the Premises for the purpose of fulfilling the terms and conditions of the licence and for preventing crime and disorder. The Licensee shall ensure that all staff will undertake training in their responsibilities in relation to the sale of alcohol, particularly with regard to drunkenness and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 215.

There are no exempt items scheduled for this meeting.  

There was no exempt business.