Agenda and minutes

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

Proposed by Cllr Derek Beer, seconded by Cllr Kate Wheller.

Decision: That Cllr Emma Parker be appointed Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

To receive any declarations of interest.

Cllr Wheller clarified that although she had a similar sounding name to Mr Weller, the applicant for the New Premises Licence, the surnames were spelt differently and they were not related.

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 of business.

An application has been made for a new premises licence for Twisted Cider Barn in Longburton. 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 Licencing Team Leader presented the application for a new premises licence for a section of the Twisted Cider Barn, Longburton, to allow for the supply of alcohol. The team leader clarified the amended times that were applied for. She explained that live and recorded music had been removed from the application, however the Live Music Act 2012 would allow for live and recorded music, if on-sales of alcohol were allowed.

There were no questions for the Licencing Team Leader at this stage.

Mr Benjamin Weller, the applicant, was then invited to present his case. The applicant explained that he was in the process of rebuilding and growing his business after a fire. The premises would be used for interactive and educational purposes, allowing for up to 20 people to be seated in a conference style arrangement.

The applicant responded to questions from Councillors regarding the educational experiences, parking, complaints, and the capacity of the premises. He gave clarification on the events he intended to hold, and agreed to make available, to local residents, a contact number for complaints.

Each objector asked questions in turn of the applicant. The questions raised concerned:

·       events held at the premises and the use of Temporary Events Notices;

·       the sale of alcohol to drivers;

·       the control of noise coming from the premises;

·       and the use of the premises during the evenings.

The applicant responded to the questions and confirmed that a Noise Management Plan would also be in place.

Following the questions, all parties were given the opportunity to sum up their case.

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 Beer, seconded by Cllr Wheller.

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).

The sub-committee retired to make their decision.

Decision: To GRANT the Premises Licence for the Supply of Alcohol on and off the premises, Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 18:00; Friday and Saturday 09:00 to 21:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 16:00, with the usual mandatory conditions, together with the conditions consistent with the operating schedule.