The Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee of County Durham Council met on Monday 05 October 2026 to consider a single application for a premises licence. The application was for Mr Mix HQ, located at 39 Medomsley Road, Consett, County Durham.

Application for a Premises Licence: Mr Mix HQ

The Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider an application for a new Premises Licence for Mr Mix HQ, located at 39 Medomsley Road, Consett, County Durham. The applicant, Mr Daniel Bowes, Director of Mr Mix HQ Limited, had initially requested a licence for the showing of films, live and recorded music, performance of dance, similar entertainment, late-night refreshment, and the sale of alcohol.

Following mediation with Durham Constabulary, the applicant agreed to amend the requested hours for various licensable activities. The revised application sought permission for:

• Films (indoors): 10:00 hrs to 00:00 hrs, Monday to Sunday.
• Live Music, Recorded Music, Performance of Dance, Similar Entertainment (all indoors): 23:00 hrs to 00:00 hrs, Sunday to Thursday; and 23:00 hrs to 01:00 hrs on Fridays and Saturdays, and days preceding a Bank/Public Holiday.
• Late Night Refreshment (indoors): 23:00 hrs to 00:00 hrs, Sunday to Thursday; and 23:00 hrs to 01:00 hrs on Fridays and Saturdays, and days preceding a Bank/Public Holiday.
• Supply of Alcohol (on and off sales): 10:00 hrs to 00:00 hrs, Sunday to Thursday; and 10:00 hrs to 01:00 hrs on Fridays and Saturdays, and days preceding a Bank/Public Holiday.
• Opening Hours: 09:00 hrs to 00:00 hrs, Sunday to Thursday; and 09:00 hrs to 01:00 hrs on Fridays and Saturdays, and days preceding a Bank/Public Holiday.

The application also included additional conditions agreed with Durham Constabulary, covering areas such as CCTV, incident logs, staff training, Challenge 25 policy, and noise control.

During the consultation period, one representation opposing the application was received from Mr D Walton, a local business owner. Mr Walton's concerns related to the licensing objectives of the Prevention of Crime and Disorder, Public Safety, and the Prevention of Public Nuisance. Specific issues raised included potential noise from music and customers, litter, glassware, anti-social behaviour, food odour, waste management, and the impact on nearby residential properties, particularly a flat located directly above the premises.

The applicant provided additional information in response to Mr Walton's representation, including a Noise Management Plan, a Noise and Operation Statement, a Food and Odour Clarification Note, and an External Lighting Statement. These documents detailed proposed measures to mitigate potential noise and odour, manage customer dispersal, and control external lighting. The applicant also confirmed commercial waste arrangements and proposed specific hours for deliveries and waste disposal.

The report pack indicated that the Planning Department had responded with comments for information only, and that the Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership and Public Health had no comments. Durham Constabulary and Environmental Health had no objections after the applicant agreed to amend hours and add conditions.

The Sub-Committee was asked to determine the application, giving appropriate weight to the steps to promote the licensing objectives, the representations made, the Durham County Council Statement of Licensing Policy¹, and the Guidance issued to local authorities under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003².