Agenda, decisions and draft 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 for absence were received from Councillor Nic Puntis, who was substituted by Councillor Robert Yuill.

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”.

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

There were no interests declared, however Councillor Kevin Daley noted that he knew one of the Applicant’s representatives by sight due to his role as DPS at the premises, but did not consider him to be an acquaintance.

To consider an application for a variation of a Premises Licence in respect of The Avon Brewery, Castle Street, Salisbury SP1 3SP made by Marston’s PLC.

The report of the Public Protection Officer (Licensing) is attached.

Application by Marston’s PLC for a Variation to a Premises License in respect of The Avon Brewery, Castle Street, Salisbury, SP1 3SP 

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 variation of a Premises Licence in respect of The Avon Brewery made by Marston’s PLC for which two relevant Representations have been received. 

The details of the variation applied for, were summarised as:

·       To amend the hours for retail sale of alcohol and late-night refreshment as follows: Monday to Wednesday 10:00 until 01:00 hours Thursday – no change Friday and Saturday 10:00 until 02:00 hours Sunday to bring forward the commencement time to 10:00 hours and extend until 12 midnight.

·       To allow recorded and live music as a regulated entertainment (Indoors) during the following hours: Monday to Thursday from 23:00 until 01:00 hours Friday and Saturday 23:00 until 02:00 hours Sunday – 23:00 until midnight

·       To amend the non-standard hours for all activities to include permission to trade the premises until 03:00hrs (BST) on the morning British Summer Time (BST) is applied.

It was noted by the Sub Committee that there were three 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:

On behalf of the Applicant

·       Ms Michelle Hazlewood – Solicitor

·       Mr Robert Wood – Avon Brewery DPS

·       Ms Steff Kent – Marston’s Area Manager

Relevant Representations

·       Rep 2 - local residents in objection to the application

Responsible Authorities

There were no representations made by Responsible Authorities.

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 representatives as detailed above, spoke in support of the application, highlighting the following points:

·       Apply to extend hours, with Sunday starting earlier.

·       Would not be extending live music, as were aware this would be problematic.

·       Monthly events at the premises included live music as part of the Salisbury Live schedule. 

·       Currently on Friday’s and Saturday’s the premises operated a strict process to move people out of the premises.

·       Improved dispersal procedure to improve the quantity of customers leaving the premises at one time.

·       The premises main focus was to accommodate pub game teams in darts, cribbage and pool, with league games starting at 20:30 hrs.  onwards. Currently the teams were not able to get through the number of rounds required by the league within the current licensed hours. This had resulted in teams throwing away games because not enough time left.

·       League positions impacted so have lost teams to other venues who have late hours.

·       Home and away teams  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.