The Licensing Sub-Committee of Dorset Council met to discuss a variation of a premises licence application for 3 Salisbury Street, Blandford, Dorset. The committee approved the application with conditions requested by Environmental Health to address concerns raised by interested parties.

Variation of Premises Licence for 3 Salisbury Street, Blandford, Dorset

The primary agenda item was the variation of a premises licence application for 3 Salisbury Street, Blandford, Dorset. The applicant sought to extend the hours of operation and include additional licensable activities. The committee reviewed the current premises licence and the new application.

Conditions Requested by Environmental Health

Environmental Health requested specific conditions to mitigate potential noise and public nuisance issues. These conditions were detailed in Appendix 3. The committee agreed to these conditions, which include restrictions on noise levels and the installation of soundproofing measures.

Representations from Interested Parties

The committee considered relevant representations received from interested parties. Local residents expressed concerns about increased noise and potential antisocial behaviour. One resident stated, The extension of hours will undoubtedly lead to more disturbances late at night, highlighting the community's apprehensions.

Comments from Planning

The comments from the planning department were also reviewed. The planning department had no objections to the variation, provided that the conditions set by Environmental Health were adhered to.

Decision

After considering all the evidence and representations, the committee approved the variation of the premises licence with the conditions requested by Environmental Health. The decision aims to balance the business's operational needs with the community's concerns about noise and public nuisance.

For more details, you can refer to the Public reports pack and the Licensing Sub-Committee Procedure for Premises.