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 Daleyas Chairman for this meeting only.

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

There were no apologies.

The Chair 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 5-11 of the agenda pack refers).

The Chairman gave details of the exits to be used in the event of an emergency. 

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

To consider and determine an Application for a Premises Licence by J Hitchings Partners in respect of West Barn Lodge, Fovant, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5LL.

Application for a Premises LicenceWest Barn Lodge, Fovant, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5LL

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 Premise Licence, presented by Emma Hyde - (Public Protection Officer – Licensing) for which one relevant representation had been received.  The application was for the following licensable activities:

It was noted by the Sub Committee that representation 6J (contained in the agenda pack) had withdrawn and therefore was no longer valid.

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

1.    Grant the application, on the terms and conditions applied for.

2.    Grant the application, on the terms and conditions applied for, modified to such extent as considered appropriate to promote the Licensing Objectives.

3.     Refuse the application in whole or in part.  

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

Applicant: Barney Hitchings - J Hitchings Partners

Relevant Representations

Mrs M Ferris, 4 West Farm Cottages, Fovant, Wiltshire, SP3 5LJ

The Chairman advised that the written representations had been read and considered by the members of the Sub Committee in advance of the meeting.

It was noted that no representations were received from the Responsible Authorities.

The Chairman invited the Applicant to introduce their application.

Applicant’s submission

The Applicant (Mr Barney Hitchings) spoke in support of the application, highlighting the following points:

·         That the applicant had spoken to the then two objectors to try and allay their concerns to the proposed application.

·         That since meeting with licensing officer, it had been agreed that proposed events would now end at midnight and not 2am.

Sub Committee Member’s questions

Were sound assessments to be carried out to monitor noise?

The Applicant confirmed thatyes, a noise limiter will then be fitted, and would be looking into which doors and windows should remain closed to help with noise limitation.

How would PA equipment be sited within the venue?

The Applicant confirmedthat a decibel meter would be fitted within the venue and that any speakers would be facing south and west during events. 

Would landscaping bunds be used to deflect noise?

The Applicant stated that trees could be planted in due course if required to help alleviate noise issues.

Would the venue have an open public bar?

The Applicant stated thevenue would be used for private events only and wouldn’t be opened as a public bar.

Note: The Applicant provided some interior photos of the barn which were accepted by the Sub Committee to add context to the discussions.

Questions from those who made a relevant representation

It was noted that Mrs M Ferris was not in attendance at the hearing. The Chairman read out aloud the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43.