The Licensing Act Sub Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to consider an application to vary a premises licence for Treloyhan Manor, located in St Ives. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items.

Application to Vary Premises Licence at Treloyhan Manor

The primary item scheduled for discussion was an application to vary the premises licence for Treloyhan Manor, Treloyhan Lodge, Trelyon Avenue, St Ives, TR26 2AS. The application, submitted by St Ives Assets Ltd, sought to amend the area covered by the licence to include five lodge accommodation units for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises. The proposed variation included extending the hours for the supply of alcohol to Monday-Sunday, 08:00 – 00:00, with non-standard timings of 24/7 for residents staying at the hotel.

The applicant also requested the removal of certain existing licence conditions, specifically conditions 2.2.1 and 2.2.2, stating they were covered by other conditions. Conditions 2.3.1 and 2.3.3 were also proposed for removal, as they were considered to duplicate existing health and safety and fire safety legislation.

The report pack indicated that two representations had been received from Other Persons in relation to the application. These objections were lodged by Ian Hill and Rachel Hill, who are owners of Polurrian, a property situated directly across the road from Treloyhan Manor. Their objections were based on the potential impact on the licensing objectives of prevention of public nuisance, public safety, and the protection of children from harm. They expressed concerns that any increase in noise, traffic, late-night activity, or disturbance would adversely affect residential amenities and the quiet character of the area.

Several Responsible Authorities within Cornwall Council were consulted. The Child Protection service reported no professional concerns. The Fire & Rescue Authority, Public Health, and the Licensing Authority (Compliance Team) stated they had no objection to the variation. Trading Standards, Police, Health and Safety, and the Local Planning Authority did not submit a response.

The report pack outlined the legal framework and council policies governing such applications, including the Licensing Act 2003¹ and Cornwall Council's own Licensing Act 2003 Policy. It highlighted the duty of the council under Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998² to consider the impact of its functions on crime and disorder. The committee was presented with various options for determining the application, ranging from granting it as sought, to granting it with additional or amended conditions, or refusing it entirely. The report stressed the importance of proportionality in any decision made.