The Licensing and Regulatory Sub-Committee of Teignbridge Council met to consider an application for a new premises licence. The application was from The Heavitree Brewery PLC for The Globe, Fore Street, Chudleigh. The report pack included the application and supporting documents, as well as representations for and against the application.

Application for a new premises licence – The Globe, Fore Street, Chudleigh TQ13 0HT

The Licensing Officer prepared a report for the sub-committee regarding an application from The Heavitree Brewery PLC for a new premises licence for The Globe, a pub in Chudleigh. The sub-committee was asked to consider the application.

The application requested permission for the following licensable activities:

• Supply of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises.
• Provision of regulated entertainment: live music, recorded music and anything similar.
• Performance of dance
• Provision of late-night refreshment.

The proposed hours of licensable activities were:

• Sunday to Thursday 10am to 12.30am
• Friday and Saturday 10am to 1am

With seasonal variations on all licensable activities on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and Bank Holiday weekends (Fri, Sat & Sun) 10am to 1am.

The designated premises supervisor was named as Nicholas Pearson.

The report pack included a copy of the internal and external plan of premises (Globe - Appendix A - Interior plan and Globe - Appendix A - External plan).

The applicant proposed the following steps to promote the licensing objectives¹:

• General: No new steps have been identified in relation to the four licensing objectives except as detailed below.
• The Prevention of Crime and Disorder:
  • Providing a 30-minute extension of opening hours after the end of the sale of alcohol.
  • Regular liaison with Police.
  • Proof of Age verification to be used.
  • Zero tolerance policy on drugs.
  • Glassware used in the beer garden will only be glass when a temporary bar located in the garden is manned by a member of staff. All drinking containers will otherwise be plastic when the beer garden is not manned.
  • An incident log shall be kept and maintained at the premises.
  • After 9:30pm no drinks are to be taken to the outside area, and no consumption of drinks will occur after 10pm.
  • A written drugs policy shall be in place and operated at the premises.
  • The premises shall install operate and maintain a comprehensive digital colour CCTV system.
  • The CCTV system will be fully compliant with the guidance contained in the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) guidance document Version October 2024
• Public Safety:
  • No risks that are not covered by other legislation.
  • Annual testing of appliances as required.
  • Fire Risk assessment to be continually reviewed.
  • Fire exits kept clear.
• The Prevention of Public Nuisance:
  • All regulated entertainment will end before we cease to sell alcohol.
  • Regular noise checks will be done during any regulated entertainment and appropriate action taken.
  • Managerial procedures ensure that customers leave the premises quietly.
  • Outside areas will be kept clean and tidy.
  • Bins will be emptied regularly.
  • No drinks taken off site except off-sales.
  • Clear and legible notices shall be prominently displayed at all exits requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and businesses and to leave the vicinity as quickly and quietly as possible.
  • After 8pm noise levels in outside areas will be monitored and controlled to minimise any potential impact on residents.
  • Customers will be advised of the need to respect residents where appropriate. Any patrons continuing to cause any disturbance or disorder will be asked to leave the premises.
  • The designated smoking area shall be for 'smoking only' and reasonable steps will be taken to prevent the consumption of drinks in this area.
• The Protection of Children from Harm:
  • The restrictions set out in the Licensing Act 2003² will apply.
  • There will be in place a written age verification policy in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol, which will specify a Challenge 21 proof of age requirement.
  • An alcohol sales refusal register shall be kept at the premises and be maintained to include details of all alcohol sales refused.
  • Unaccompanied children (under 18yrs) will not be allowed upon the premises at any time.

Representations were received from the following responsible authorities³:

• Police – no representation received.
• Environmental Health Officer – no representation received.
• Fire Officer – no objection.
• Planning Officer – no objection.
• Food and Safety - no representation received.
• Child Protection Agency - no representation received.
• Weights & Measures – no representation received.
• Health Authority - no representation received.
• Home Office Immigration – no representation received.

Representations were received from the following interested parties:

• 8 objection representations received on the grounds of Public Nuisance.
• 3 support representations received.

The report pack included the representations (Globe - Appendix B - Representations_redacted).

Objectors included:

• Cara Timlin, who said that they resided directly behind the premises and had already been affected by the current level of activity. They said that the application directly conflicted with several of the four Licensing Act 2003 objectives, including Prevention of Public Nuisance, Prevention of Crime and Disorder, and Public Safety.
• Ella Tarr, who said that they lived directly behind the Globe Pub, and was extremely worried about the significant negative impact this application would have on their home and the surrounding area, particularly the use of the bottom garden area for live music.
• Sue Nuttall, of 75a Fore Street Chudleigh, who said that since the new owners bought The Globe in 2024 there had been a significant impact on the lives of the residents living in the vicinity and, in particular, at the back of the pub. They also said that customers coming in and out of the back door walk within 2-3 feet of their bedroom and kitchen windows.
• Justin Hearn, of 85 Fore St Chudleigh, who said that there had been a number of occasions recently where loud amplified live music had been played in the garden, which had been loud and obnoxious.
• Mel Roach, who said that they did not live immediately next door, but had a close friend who did, and had witnessed the problems they already face with noise, intrusion, and disturbance from the premises.
• Mr C J Siegieda, of 86 Fore Street Chudleigh, who objected regarding the proposed inclusion of the 'bottom garden' at The Globe Inn for 'all activities' and 'live music and provision of anything of a similar description' in The Globe Inn's current licence plan.
• Ann & Ray Billis, of 25 The Gardens Chudleigh, who said that the enjoyment of their home & garden had already been adversely affected by the opening of the beer garden.
• Sharon Allen, of 27 The Gardens Chudleigh, who said that their family privacy, and enjoyment of their home & garden, had already been adversely affected by the opening of the beer garden.

Supporters included:

• Wendy Bishop, who said that the establishment had become a strong supporter of the community and they felt we should support them.
• Lee Bishop, who said that they thought it would have a positive effect on the town, and the new owners have done a great job in rebranding, renovating and making the Globe a more enjoyable place to be.
• Marie Broadhurst, who said that they would like to support The Globe's application, as they have worked hard at creating a great place for the community.

The report pack also included national guidance (Globe - Appendix C - National Guidance) and the council's licensing policy (Globe - Appendix D - policy - 2021).