Agenda, decisions and minutes

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

Resolved:

To elect Councillor Kevin Daley as Chairman for this meeting only.  

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

Apologies were received from Cllr Pip Ridout.  Cllr Steve Bucknell was substituting for Cllr Ridout.

The Chairman notified all those present at the meeting that it was not being recorded by Wiltshire Council, but that the meeting could be recorded by the  press or members of the public.

The Chairman reminded those present that any speakers that wished to remain and make a statement to the Sub Committee would be giving consent to there being the possibility that they would be recorded presenting this.

It was noted that those that had made a representation would not be identified by name within the minutes.

The Chairman then 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.

To consider and determine an Application for a Premises Licence made by Jason Bayliffe in respect of The Hop Gardens, Broadtown Brewery, 29 Broad Town Road, Broad Town, Wilts, SN4 7RB.  The report of the Public Protection Officer (Licensing) is attached). 

Application by Jason Bayliffe for a Premises Licence in respect of The Hop Garden, Broadtown Brewery, 29 Broad Town Road, Broadtown, Swindon

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 premises licence, presented by Andrew Noble (Public Protection Officer – Licensing) for which two relevant representations had been received.  One of the representations from neighbouring residents raised concerns about all of the Licensing Objectives, but in particular public safety and public nuisance.  The other representation from the Senior Environmental Health Officer for Noise was withdrawn on 1 April 2022 following noise monitoring that was carried out 31 March 2022 and confirmation that proposed conditions were accepted by the Applicant, Mr Bayliffe prior to the hearing.  The application was for the following licensable activities:

·         Sale by retail of alcohol for the consumption ON and OFF the premises, Thursday to Sunday (to include Bank Holiday Mondays from 11:00 to 23:00.

It was noted by the Sub Committee that there were 4 options available to them:

1.    Grant the licence subject to such conditions as are consistent with those included within the operating schedule submitted with the application, modified to such an extent as the Sub Committee considers appropriate for the promotion of the Licensing Objectives, together with any mandatory conditions required by the Licensing Act 2003.

2.    To exclude from the scope of the application any licensable activity.

3.    To refuse to specify a person as the designated premises supervisor.

4.    To reject the application.

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

On behalf of the Applicant

·         Jason Bayliffe – Applicant

·         Jody Gillet on behalf of the Applicant

Relevant Representations

·         1 local resident in objection to the application

Responsible Authorities

·         The representation from the Responsible Authority (Environmental Health – Noise) was withdrawn prior to the hearing

The Chair advised that the written representations had been read and considered by the members of the Sub Committee in advance of the meeting. The Chair invited the Applicant to introduce their application.

Applicant’s submission

The Applicant/s (Jason Bayliffe) spoke in support of the application, highlighting the following points:

·         That they had lived in Broad Town since 2013 and in 2018 they formed the Broadtown Brewery.  In February 2019 they decided to start brewing on a more commercial scale and in January 2020 they applied for a change of use to house the new brewery and fermentation vessels and this was granted in March 2020;

·         In July 2020, an on and off alcohol licence was granted for the Hop Chapel, brewery and fields to the rear of the property. During the Covid period customers were able to sit outside in their 24 acres.   In March 2021, the Government announced plans to enable hospitality to open covered beer gardens and areas so that public houses could offer protection to the public and it allowed hospitality to get back on the ladder of trading;

·         In April 2021  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.