Decision

The Licensing Sub-Committee in considering this decision from the information presented to it within the report and at the hearing today has determined that having regard to the promotion of all the licensing objectives:

·  The prevention of crime and disorder;

·  Public safety;

·  Prevention of public nuisance;

·  The protection of children from harm;

the application to vary the premises licence has been approved in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy as set out in the report, subject to the following amendments:

·  The hours for licensable activities, shall be, as agreed:

Sale by retail of alcohol (on-sales)

Thursday  12:00 - 23:00

Friday  12:00 - 00:00

Saturday  12:00 - 00:00

Non-standard hours:

On Sundays that immediately precede a Bank Holiday Monday: 12:00-00:00

Opening hours of the premises

Thursday  07:00 - 23:30

Friday  07:00 - 00:30

Saturday  07:00 - 00:30

Non-standard Hours:

On Sundays that immediately precede a Bank Holiday Monday until 00:30

·  And, to add the following conditions:

o  The outside area shall not be used after 22:00.

o  The removal of rubbish and recycled items including bottles outside the premises will not take place between the hours of 21:00 and 07:00.

o  An email address and phone number shall be on display on the premises where members of the public can see it and these contact details shall be made available to local residents so that they may report and resolve any issues relating to noise or other concerns that may arise with a member of the management team.

Reasons for the decision

The application to vary this premises licence has been approved subject to the above conditions, because members of the Licensing Sub-Committee were satisfied that the licensing objectives would not be undermined.