The Newark and Sherwood District Council licensing hearing is scheduled to consider an application for a premises licence for Fishing Lodge, Maythorne. The application, submitted by Sarah Elliott, is for live and recorded music, and the sale of alcohol, both on and off the premises. Councillors will be asked to consider the application and representations made, and take appropriate steps to promote licensing objectives.

Fishing Lodge, Maythorne Licence Application

The licensing sub-committee will consider an application from Sarah Elliott for a premises licence for the Fishing Lodge, Maythorne.

The application seeks permission for:

• Live Music (indoors and outdoors)
• Recorded Music (indoors and outdoors)
• Supply of Alcohol (on and off sales)

The proposed hours are:

• Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 23:00
• Sunday 09:00 to 21:00

The Public Reports Pack includes a summary of representations received, including 12 from other persons and one from Nottinghamshire Police.

Representations from other persons

The council has received 12 representations from other persons regarding the licence application. Summaries of these representations include concerns about:

• Public nuisance and alcohol-related nuisance
• Noise from deliveries, general noise, and antisocial behaviour
• Detrimental impact on the ambience of Maythorne
• The premises operating as a bar
• Increased antisocial behaviour
• Noise from people arriving and leaving the premises

Several representations suggest a closing time of 22:00, or earlier.

Jane Reay raised concerns about the proposed opening hours of 90 hours per week, 52 weeks a year, and the impact of deliveries and customer traffic on the single-track lane accessing the hamlet.

Duncan Sedgwick and Karen Sedgwick raised concerns about the impact of late-night opening and external music on local wildlife, including barn owls, bats and black otters, which are protected species.

Alison Ryan expressed concern about the premises operating as a bar, potentially leading to public nuisance.

Corriane Allen and Nicholas Allen raised concerns about the potential noise and antisocial behaviour from people in drink, and the dangers for pedestrians on the single-track road.

Linda Atkinson highlighted the risk of accidents on the narrow, unlit lane, and the potential for public nuisance from amplified music.

Janet and Mike Lewis also raised concerns about noise, antisocial behaviour, and the dangers for pedestrians on the road, particularly near the Southwell Trail.

Emma Pickering raised concerns about the impact on the character of the neighbourhood, disruption to the quality of life for residents, and the impact on local wildlife.

Ian Floyde expressed concerns about noise, public safety on the single-track road, and the potential for increased antisocial behaviour.

Agreement with Nottinghamshire Police

The report pack includes an email from Steve Carr, Licensing Enforcement Officer for Nottinghamshire Police, stating that an agreement has been reached with Sarah Elliott to amend the operating schedule. The proposed conditions include:

• Installation and operation of a CCTV system
• Training for staff on age-restricted sales
• Maintenance of an incident book
• Operation of a Challenge 25 scheme¹
• Display of Challenge 25 notices