Agenda, decisions and draft minutes

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

Resolved:

To elect Councillor George Jeans as Chairman for this meeting only.

To determine an application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Glove Factory Café, Glove Factory Studios, Brook Lane, Holt made by Mr N R Marshall and Ms A M Kirkham trading as The Glove Factory Studios.

Application by Mr N R Marshall and Ms A M Kirkham for a Premises Licence at the Glove Factory Café, Glove Factory Studios, Brook Lane.

The Chairman sought clarity from the Applicant, Mr Kirkham, whether the Sub Committee were reviewing the application as detailed within the agenda.  Mr Kirkham clarified that this was the case.

The Licensing Officer introduced the purpose and scope of the application, the premises to which it related and the key issues for consideration. The background and the history of the premises is outlined within the report (page 7 and 11 of the agenda refer).  During the consultation period relevant representations have been received from three Interested Parties. 

In accordance with the procedure detailed in the agenda, the Applicant and the Interested Parties were given the opportunity to address the Sub-Committee.

Key points raised by Applicant were:

·            The Glove Factory Studio is a managed workspace complex aimed at the higher skills and knowledge based small and micro businesses. 

·            The building is a refurbished heritage building in a rural setting and within this are 20 self contained office/studios, a business/meeting room and a bespoke café.

·            Wiltshire Design Network supported by Wiltshire Council has approached us to develop and host monthly events and networking meetings/meals to encourage networking potential.

·            The café holds the network of businesses together and a licence would make it more attractive to visitors and networking opportunities and events.  Predominantly the Glove Factory Café is a business facility with business events being hosted until the early evening.  We encourage the use of the café courtyard garden and paddock for use as a village facility.

·            The site previously was a light industrial unit with a tannoy system and lights. However these have been removed at the request of local residents.

·            There will be no events with amplified music.  We will want to occasionally show films as part of a cultural or local event.

·             We want the flexibility to be able to run interesting local and cultural events.

·            Holt has 40,000-50,000 visitors a year to two National Trust properties at Great Chalfield Manor and The Courts Gardens. The Courts Gardens have an agreement with the local Village Hall for 35 spaces but this is not enough and parking takes place all along the Midland bend. If the Glove Factory was fully let there would be a need for further parking.  Since the summer they have an agreement to use an additional 16 places which will remain until the determination of the factory site.  The parking issues in Holt cannot be blamed on the Glove Factory and the use of its café.

Members of the Sub-Committee sought clarity on a number of points;

• Cultural events that would take place would these need amplified music to be played outside?  The applicant did not think that the playing of amplified music would be necessary.
• Is the building listed?  The applicant clarified that the building was not listed.
• If the building is not listed then there may be opportunity for further  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.