The meeting was held to discuss an application for a standard temporary event notice for a birthday party at the Orange Tree pub in Bulldog. The main issue was whether the event would cause a public nuisance due to noise levels. The subcommittee decided to grant the application but emphasized the need for future cooperation to resolve ongoing noise issues.

Application for Temporary Event Notice

The meeting focused on an application for a temporary event notice for a birthday party at the Orange Tree pub. The event was planned to include live music and a barbecue, with the music ending by 9:30 PM.

Noise Concerns

Alan Stone, representing the responsible authority, raised concerns about the noise levels. He cited previous issues and ongoing investigations into noise complaints from neighbors. He argued that the noise levels proposed by the applicant were too high and would likely cause a public nuisance.

Applicant's Arguments

Rob Scottfield, representing the applicant, argued that the noise levels were reasonable and that the event should be allowed to proceed. He suggested using the event as a test case to gather data on acceptable noise levels. He also mentioned that the pub had been advised to use temporary event notices while resolving noise issues.

Decision

The subcommittee decided to grant the application. They noted that the event was private and that the likelihood of public nuisance was low. They also emphasized that this was only the second event in the last six months, which fell within the existing condition of six events per year on the premises license.

Additional Advice

The subcommittee advised that Alan Stone should attend the event to gather data on noise levels. They stressed the importance of resolving the ongoing noise issues and warned that future applications might be denied if it appeared that the temporary event notice process was being used to circumvent existing conditions.

Conclusion

The application for the temporary event notice was granted, but the subcommittee emphasized the need for future cooperation to resolve noise issues. They advised that data should be gathered during the event to help set acceptable noise levels for future events.