Agenda item

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.