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To consider and determine an application for a Premises Licence in respect of 18 High Street, Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AA made by Mr Krishnamoorthy Thavarajah.

Application by Mr Krishnamoorthy for a Premises Licence in respect of 18 High Street, Wootton Bassett

The Licensing Officer introduced the purpose and scope of the application, and the premises to which it related.

The key issues for consideration were:

·               That six relevant representations had been received from Interested Parties;

·               In summary the relevant representations raised issues relating to anti social behaviour, the possibility or under aged sales and lighting issues;

·               No representations had been received from any Responsible Authorities, but Wiltshire Police had met with the Applicant to suggest two conditions be added to any Premises Licence that was granted in relation to CCTV and the ‘Challenge 25’ Policy.  These were accepted by the Applicant and the Interested Parties had been made aware of this acceptance; and

·               Mrs Bucknell was willing to withdraw her representation if the conditions as suggested by Wiltshire Police were included with any Premises Licence granted.

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 Manoharan on behalf of the Applicant were:

·               In an effort to minimise any crime and disorder, the Applicant would be installing a CCTV system to the premises;

·               The Applicant would implement a ‘Challenge 25’ Policy and all customers who appeared to be under the age of 25 would be requested to provide proof of their age in the form of a passport, photo card driving licence or approved proof of age card;

·               All staff would be fully trained and made aware of the licensing objectives;

·               A refusal book would be maintained (to all customers to whom service is refused) and be available for inspection by the Police or Local Authority Officers;

·               No alcohol would be consumed ON the premises;

·               The Applicant would join the local Pubwatch Scheme;

·               A minimum of 2 staff would be on duty during peak hours of business;

·               The Applicant wished to establish good communications with local residents in order to alleviate any problems that may arise; and

·               That the Applicant was willing to shorten the opening hours to 22.00 instead of 23.00 in order to respect the neighbours and cause minimal disturbance.

Sub Committee members clarified with the Applicant that he wished to amend his application for the sale of alcohol off the premises to 22.00 from 23.00 and he confirmed that he was happy to agree this amendment.

Mr Wilks (Interested Party) wished for clarity on the displaying of the notice of application.  The Senior Solicitor clarified that there was no reason why this application could not be considered by the Sub committee as the notice had been displayed correctly.

The Interested Parties were given the opportunity to ask questions of the Applicant and the following questions were raised:

·               Where would the consumption of the alcohol purchased at the premises take place?

The Applicant’s representative responded that this would be off the premises and in their own homes.  The Chairman reminded the hearing that it was  ...  view the full minutes text for item 36.