Agenda item

An application has been made for a new premises licence for C Side, for live and recorded music and the sale of alcohol, on and off the premises.  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 the report which sought a new premises licence for C Side, 8 Pope Street, Brewery Square, Dorchester for:

Live and recorded music (indoors)

Monday to Saturday          1200-2300 hours

Sunday                              1200-2200 hours

and

Supply of alcohol (on and off the premises)

Monday to Saturday          1200-2300 hours

Sunday                              1200-2200 hours

 

The Sub-committee were reminded of the permissions contained within the Live Music Act 2012.

Correspondence between Environmental Health Officers, Dorset Police, other interested parties and the applicant were attached as appendices to the report and the options available to the committee were highlighted.

 

There were no questions from the Sub-committee or the applicant.

 

The applicant presented her case and gave the Sub-committee information about the background to the business, which had started off selling records from a van at festivals which had led to the occupation of premises in Brewery Square, known as Vinyl Van, where she had held a licence for over a year.  The business worked with the community and the license had been requested to supplement income for the business by holding an occasional evening gathering and the applicant was keen to work in harmony alongside neighbouring residents.

 

In response to member questions, the applicant advised that they had a lot of volunteers who help in the shop and most people who attended their events were friends and people known to them.  The maximum capacity of the venue was 60 and the applicant was mindful of the layout of the neighbours’ properties, especially where smoking and vaping outside was concerned.  In relation to the request for off sales, this was to allow the sale of mulled cider or similar offerings when there were events, such as the switching on of Christmas lights, taking place in Brewery Square.   There had been no trouble at the venue, however, there was security on site at Brewery Square should it be required.

 

All parties were given the opportunity to sum up prior to the committee retiring to make their decision.

 

Decision: that a Premises Licence be GRANTED with the usual mandatory conditions, the condition agreed between the applicant and the Dorset Police and the conditions added by the Licensing Sub-committee as set out below, to permit the following:

 

Live and recorded music (indoors):

Monday to Saturday 1200 – 2300 hours

Sunday 1200 – 2200 hours

 

Sale of alcohol (on and off the premises):

Monday to Saturday 1200 – 2300 hours

Sunday 1200 – 2200 hours

 

Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule

 

1.    The Licensee will keep a written record of all staff authorised to sell alcohol, the record to contain the full name, home address, date of birth and national insurance number of each person so authorised.  The staff record shall be made available for inspection by the Licensing Officer, Trading Standards or the Police.

 

2.    The Licensee will adopt a "Challenge 25" policy where all customers who appear to be under the age of 25 and attempt to purchase alcohol or other age-restricted products are asked for proof of their age.

The Licensee to prominently display notices advising customers of the "Challenge 25" policy.

The following proofs of age are the only ones to be accepted:

1. proof of age cards bearing the "Pass" hologram symbol
2. UK photo driving licence
3. Passport

 

3. The occupancy shall be restricted to 60 persons in the premises. 

 

4. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

5. All children under the age of 12 shall vacate the premises by 2200 hours.

 

6.    The licence holder will keep a register of refused sales of all age- restricted products (Refusals Book).

The refusals book will contain details of time and date, description of the attempting purchaser, description of the age restricted products they attempted to purchase, reason why the sale was refused and the name/signature of the sales person refusing the sale.

The Refusals book will be examined on a regular basis by the Licensee and date and time of each examination to be endorsed in the book.

The Refusals Book will be kept on the licensed premises and made available for inspection by the Licensing Officer, Trading Standards or the Police.

 

Condition agreed between the applicant and Dorset Police

 

7.    The designated premises supervisor will ensure that each member of staff authorised to sell alcohol has received adequate training on the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of sales to those who appear underage and those who appear to be intoxicated.

 

Condition added by the Licencing Sub-Committee

 

8.    A clear notice shall be displayed at every exit from the premises to instruct customers to respect the needs of local residents and leave the premises and the area quietly. 

 

9.    The Premises Licence Holder shall take steps to ensure that customers do not congregate outside the premises so as to cause a public nuisance.

 

 

Comfort Break 10:58 – 11:00