Agenda, decisions and minutes

To elect a Chairman for the meeting of the Sub Committee.

Nominations for a Chairman of the Licensing Sub Committee were sought and it was

Resolved:

·         To elect Councillor Allison Bucknell as Chairman for this meeting only

To receive any apologies for absence and to note any substitutions.

There were no apologies for absence.

The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to withdraw from the meeting.  All parties confirmed they wished to remain in and take part in the Sub Committee hearing.

The Chairman explained the procedure to be followed at the hearing, as contained within the “Wiltshire Licensing Committee Procedural Rules for the Hearing of Licensing Act 2003 Applications” (Pages 5 to 10 of the Agenda refers).

To receive any declarations of disclosable interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee.

Cllr Allison Bucknell declared that due to Cllr Jacqui Lay’s Illness she was currently covering the Purton community area as a Wiltshire Councillor, but had received no expressions of interest from any local residents or parties re the Pear Tree, Purton.

To determine an application for a variation of a Premises Licence in respect of The Pear Tree, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4ED made by Venue Catering and Events Ltd.

The report of the Public Protection Officer – Licensing is attached.

Application for a Variation of a Premises Licence in respect of The Pear Tree, Purton made by Venue Catering and Events Ltd

Licensing Officer’s Submission

The Sub Committee gave consideration to a report (circulated with the Agenda) in which determination was sought for an application for a variation of a premises licence, presented by Jemma Price (Public Protection Officer – Licensing) for which 20 relevant representations had been received.  The application was for the following licensable activities:

Addition of a Noise Management Plan (NMP) to be approved by the localauthority to mitigate noise nuisance for local residents.

Supply of alcohol for consumption ON and OFF the premises, Monday –Sunday inclusive.

The supply of alcohol for residents and their bona-fide guests 24 hours daily,Monday to Sunday inclusive.

The supply of alcohol within all areas inside and out as per the property
boundaries, as per the attached site plan.

Late night refreshment – 23:00hrs to 05:00hrs Monday to Sunday inclusive.

Regulated Entertainment indoors (both live and recorded music) 10:00hrs to
01:00hrs, Monday to Sunday inclusive (but subject to reduced hours as
detailed within their specific sections).

 Acoustic music outdoors until 19:00hrs.

Removal of Annex 2A – Converted conditions.

It was noted by the Sub Committee that there were three options available to them:

To grant the licence as applied for.

To modify the conditions of the licence.

To reject the whole or part of the application.

The following parties attended the hearing and took part in it:

On behalf of the Applicant

Angus Hastie – CEO, The Pear Tree, Purton

Carl Bruder – Applicant’s Solicitor

James Rankin - Applicant’s Barrister

Scott Bradbury – Bar Manager, The Pear Tree, Purton

Sarah Sweeney – DPS, The Pear Tree, Purton

Relevant Representations

Stephen Lloyd - 8 Church End, Purton

Sue Jenks - Old Coach House, Church End, Purton

Mike Tedstone, - 3 Church End, Purton

David Nettleton - 4 Church End, Purton

Ray Thomas - Purton Parish Council

Mary Nettleton - 4 Church End, Purton

Chris Jenks - Old Coach House, Church End, Purton

Responsible Authorities

Tessa Hares - Environmental Health Officer (EC&P), Public Protection, Wiltshire Council

Linda Holland – Licensing Manager, Public Protection, Wiltshire Council

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Application for a Variation of a Premises Licence in respect of The Pear Tree, Purton made by Venue Catering and Events Ltd

Licensing Officer’s Submission

The Sub Committee gave consideration to a report (circulated with the Agenda) in which determination was sought for an application for a variation of a premises licence, presented by Jemma Price (Public Protection Officer – Licensing) for which 20 relevant representations had been received.  The application was for the following licensable activities:

Addition of a Noise Management Plan (NMP) to be approved by the localauthority to mitigate noise nuisance for local residents.

Supply of alcohol for consumption ON and OFF the premises, Monday –Sunday inclusive.

The supply of alcohol for residents and their bona-fide guests 24 hours daily,Monday to Sunday inclusive.

The supply of alcohol within all areas inside and out as per the property
boundaries, as per the attached site plan.

Late night refreshment – 23:00hrs to 05:00hrs Monday to Sunday inclusive.

Regulated Entertainment indoors (both live and recorded music) 10:00hrs to
01:00hrs, Monday to Sunday inclusive (but subject to reduced hours as
detailed within their specific sections).

 Acoustic music outdoors until 19:00hrs.

Removal of Annex 2A – Converted conditions.

It was noted by the Sub Committee that there were three options available to them:

To grant the licence as applied for.

To modify the conditions of the licence.

To reject the whole or part of the application.

The following parties attended the hearing and took part in it:

On behalf of the Applicant

Angus Hastie – CEO, The Pear Tree, Purton

Carl Bruder – Applicant’s Solicitor

James Rankin - Applicant’s Barrister

Scott Bradbury – Bar Manager, The Pear Tree, Purton

Sarah Sweeney – DPS, The Pear Tree, Purton

Relevant Representations

Stephen Lloyd - 8 Church End, Purton

Sue Jenks - Old Coach House, Church End, Purton

Mike Tedstone, - 3 Church End, Purton

David Nettleton - 4 Church End, Purton

Ray Thomas - Purton Parish Council

Mary Nettleton - 4 Church End, Purton

Chris Jenks - Old Coach House, Church End, Purton

Responsible Authorities

Tessa Hares - Environmental Health Officer (EC&P), Public Protection, Wiltshire Council

Linda Holland – Licensing Manager, Public Protection, Wiltshire Council

The Chair advised that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 19.