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 Kevin Daley as Chairman for this meeting only.

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

Apologies were received from:

Cllr Tim Trimble, who was substituted by Cllr Kevin Daley.

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” as set out in the agenda.

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

To determine an application for a Premises Licence in respect of The New Inn, High Street, Amesbury, SP4 7DL made by One Dream Amesbury Ltd.

An application for a Premises Licence in respect of The New Inn, High Street, Amesbury has been made by One Dream Amesbury 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 Premises Licence, presented by Carla Adkins (Public Protection Officer – Licensing) for which 14 relevant representations had been received, 11 against and 3 in favour of the application. A Noise Management Plan had been uploaded to the online agenda as Supplement 1.

The application was for the following licensable activities:

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

1.    To grant the licence subject to such conditions as are consistent with those included in the operating schedule submitted with the application, modified to such extent as the Sub Committee considers appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives, together with any mandatory conditions required by the Licensing Act.

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

·         Mr Stephen Brindley – One Dream Amesbury Ltd

·         Damien Kuczera – Representing Applicant

Relevant Representations

·         Rep 3 -  local resident in objection to the application

·         Rep 4 -  local resident in objection to the application

·         Rep 8 - local resident in objection to the application

·         Rep 11 – local resident in support to the application

·         Rep 12 - local resident in support to the application

·         Rep 13 - local resident in support to the application

Responsible Authorities

·         Alastair Day, Police Licensing Officer on behalf of Wiltshire Police

The Chair advised that the written representations included in the agenda pack, 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, Mr Brindley, spoke in support of the application, highlighting the following points:

·         The venue had been through a number of licensees over last few years and it was accepted  ...  view the full minutes text for item 30.

Appendix 3a – Wiltshire Police

Appendix 3b – Rep 1

Appendix 3c – Rep 2

Appendix 3d – Rep 3

Appendix 3e – Rep 4

Appendix 3f  – Rep 5

Appendix 3g – Rep 6

Appendix 3h – Rep 7

Appendix 3i  – Rep 8

Appendix 3j  – Rep 9

Appendix 3k – Rep 10

Appendix 3l  – Rep 11

Appendix 3m – Rep 12

Appendix 3n – Rep 13