Agenda item

To consider a new premises licence for Jurassic Fields, West Bay Fields, Bridport.

The Senior Licensing Officer introduced the report for a new premises licence.

The application was to move the existing event from Asker Meadows to a nearer site at West Bay Fields and hold regulated entertainment, live recorded music and performance and dance both indoors and outdoors on Fridays between 14.00 and 23.00, Saturdays between 11.00 and 23.00 and Sundays between 11.00 and 22.00 and Alcohol for sale by retail on the premises on Friday from 14.00 to 23.00, Saturday 11.00- 23.00 and Sunday 11.00 to 22.00 hours.  

Cllr Jon Andrews asked the Senior Licensing Officer if there had been any problems in the past location where this event was held. 

The committee was made aware that Licensing had received no complaints in the past, but Environmental Health had reported 5 complaints in 2019 relating to the sound check carried out prior to the event taking place.

The applicant advised that Jurassic Fields was a community non-profit, event, they wanted to look after the community and the environment and to respect the area. There would be a full medical team, support staff and new security provided for the event and a footpath system. Ambient noise would be reduced through a new noise management plan and an overall more cohesive site.

Sub-Committee members asked the applicant questions, relating to the noise management plan, police conditions, medical, SIA door staff and changes in management.

All parties were given the opportunity to sum up prior to the sub-committee adjourning to make their decision.