The Licensing Act Sub Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to consider an application to vary a premises licence for Rebellion in Charlestown. The committee will review the application, which includes proposed changes to the supply of alcohol and opening hours, as well as the description of the premises.

Application to Vary Premises Licence for Rebellion

The main item scheduled for discussion is an application to vary the premises licence for Rebellion, located at Quay Road, Charlestown, St Austell, PL25 3NX. The application, submitted by Sallie Polmounter, seeks to alter the supply of alcohol to Fridays and Saturdays only, with extended hours from 10:00 to 23:00. The opening hours for Fridays and Saturdays are also proposed to be extended from 10:00 to 23:30.

Additionally, the applicant wishes to change the description of the premises to Restaurant, Cocktail lounge and Function room, and to include the eating and drinking in outside areas between 10:00 and 21:00. A revised plan incorporating these outside areas is part of the application.

Representations have been received from Other Persons, including St Austell Bay Parish Council and Jane Mathie. St Austell Bay Parish Council initially raised concerns regarding the use of outdoor areas, particularly the Grade II Listed Cask Bank and a south-east facing outdoor area. However, following discussions with the applicant, an agreement has been reached to exclude these areas from the licence variation, leading the Parish Council to withdraw its representation.

Jane Mathie has maintained her concerns, expressing reservations about the extended internal hours for the sale of alcohol until 23:30, citing the predominantly residential nature of the area and potential impacts on residents and families. She also noted the existing number of alcohol outlets in Charlestown and the potential for increased traffic, noise, and anti-social behaviour.

The committee will consider the application in light of the Licensing Act 2003¹ and the council's adopted Licensing Policy, aiming to promote the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. The report pack outlines various policies and procedures related to the determination of such applications, including the council's commitment to balancing the interests of the licensed trade with those of the wider community.