Agenda and minutes

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

 

Proposed by Susan Cocking and Seconded by Cathy Lugg

Decision: that Cllr Jon Andrews be elected Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

To receive any apologies for absence.

 

There were no apologies for absence were received at the meeting.

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 was no urgent business.

An application has been made for a new premises licence for the Wimborne Beer Festival. The application has been out to public consultation and has attracted relevant representations. A Licensing Sub-Committee must consider the application and representations at a public hearing.

 

The Senior Licensing Officer presented a report which sought approval for a new premises licence for The Wimborne Showground, Pamphill, Wimborne, BH21 3DQ. The application sought permission for live music indoors and outdoors Friday to Sunday 10:00 to 23:00 hours, recorded music Friday to Sunday 09:00 to 23:00 hours and the sale of alcohol Friday to Sunday 10:00 to 23:30, for the Wimborne Beer Festival.

 

The sub-committee were advised that the applicant had agreed to the additional conditions requested by the police, and these were at appendix 3 of the report.

 

The applicants were invited to put their case forward. They explained that they had been hosting the Wimborne Beer Festival for 14 years and due to its success wished to expand the event, in order to do so, they needed to change the venue.

 

In response to sub-committee questions, the applicants advised that they would seek recommendation and take advice from their regular security team.  

 

The applicants expected between 1000 to 2000 people to attend the event and intended to provide up to 30 toilets and additional urinals.

 

All parties were given the opportunity to ask questions and sum up their case.

 

An application has been made for a new premises licence for Throop Hollow Farm, Throop. The application has been out to public consultation and has attracted relevant representations. A Licensing Sub-Committee must consider the application and representations at a public hearing.

 

The Senior Licensing Officer presented a report which sought approval for a new premises licence for Throop Hollow Farm, Throop, Dorchester, DT2 7JD. The application sought permission for live music indoors and outdoors everyday 18:00-23:00, recorded music indoors and outdoors everyday 18:00-23:00 and the supply of alcohol on and off the premises every day 18:00-23:00.

 

Two representations had been made by local residents and one from the Parish Council, these were attached at appendix 3 of the report.  Environmental Protection had withdrawn their representation following agreement by the applicant to additional conditions.

 

All present were given the opportunity to ask questions of the Senior Licensing Officer.

 

The Applicant was invited to put his case forward.  He explained that the events would be held to raise money for a cancer charity. Previously £50,000 had been raised for cancer by holding these events on the farm. He added that he hoped to hold events with some music on Friday and Saturday night in August to raise money for the charity.

 

The Sub-committee, followed by those who had made representation were invited to ask questions of the Applicant.

 

In response to questions from the sub-committee and the Parish Council representatives, the Applicant re-iterated that it was his intention to hold events on the farm during the month of August on Friday and Saturday nights only, while the campsite was in operation, with possibly one or two events during July.  His was a working farm and he had no wish to hold events throughout the whole of the year.  The Applicant was happy for conditions to be added to specify this, should a licence be granted, he also agreed to ensure local residents and the Parish Council were made aware of upcoming events well in advance.

 

Those who had made representation were invited to put their case forward to the sub-committee

 

All parties were given the opportunity to ask questions and sum up their case before the sub-committee retired to make their decision.

To move the exclusion of the press and the public for the following item in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph x of schedule 12 A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

The public and the press will be asked to leave the meeting whilst the item of business is considered.

 

Proposed by Cllr Andrews and Seconded by Cllr Lugg

 

Decision: That the press and the public be excluded for the following item(s) in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 3 of schedule 12 A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

 

Wimborne Beer Festival

 

Decision:

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

 

Recorded and live music (indoors and outdoors):

Friday to Sunday 1000 to 2300 hours

 

Anything of a similar description to live music, recorded music or performance of dance (indoors and outdoors)

Friday to Sunday 1000 to 23:00

 

Sale of alcohol (on and off the premises):

Friday to Sunday 1000 to 23:00

 

-And

 

Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule, as amended in discussion with the Police and by the Sub-Committee

 

 

Throop Hollow Farm

Decision:

To GRANT a Premises Licence for a reduced site area as shown on the attached plan edged red (buildings and yard) and for limited days, together with the usual mandatory conditions, and the conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule, and the conditions added by the Licensing Sub-Committee as set out below, to permit the following:

 

Recorded and live music (indoors and outdoors):

Monday to Sunday 1800 to 2300 hours

During August each year only – a maximum of 28 days when the campsite is in operation only

 

Friday and Saturday 1800-2300 hours

A maximum of 5 further events per year with each event to extend to a maximum of 2 consecutive days (i.e. a maximum of 10 days per year).

 

Sale of alcohol (on the premises):

Monday to Sunday 1800 to 2300 hours

During August each year only – a maximum of 28 days when the campsite is in operation only

 

Friday and Saturday 1800-2300 hours

A maximum of 5 further events per year with each event to extend to a maximum of 2 consecutive days (i.e. a maximum of 10 days per year).

 

-And

 

Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule