The Licensing Act Sub Committee of Cornwall Council was scheduled to consider an application to vary a premises licence for Treloyhan Manor, Treloyhan Lodge, Trelyon Avenue, St Ives. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items.

Application to Vary Premises Licence at Treloyhan Manor

The primary item scheduled for discussion was an application to vary the premises licence for Treloyhan Manor, Treloyhan Lodge, Trelyon Avenue, St Ives, TR26 2AS. The application, submitted by St Ives Assets Ltd, sought to amend the area covered by the existing licence to include five lodge accommodation units for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises. The proposed variation would allow for the supply of alcohol from 08:00 to 00:00 Monday to Sunday, with non-standard timings of 24/7 for residents staying at the hotel.

The applicant also requested the removal of certain existing licence conditions, specifically conditions 2.2.1 and 2.2.2, stating they were covered by other conditions, and conditions 2.3.1 and 2.3.3, which they felt duplicated health and safety legislation.

The report pack indicated that two representations had been received from Other Persons objecting to the application. Ian Hill and Rachel Hill, owners of Polurrian, 8 Castle Village, Tregenna Castle, which is situated directly across the road, submitted formal objections. Their concerns were based on the potential impact on the licensing objectives of preventing public nuisance, public safety, and the protection of children from harm. They stated that any increase in noise, traffic, late-night activity, or disturbance would adversely affect residential amenities and the quiet character of the area.

Several Responsible Authorities were consulted. The Child Protection service had no professional concerns. The Fire & Rescue Authority, Public Health, and the Licensing Authority (Compliance Team) raised no objections. Trading Standards, Police, Health and Safety, Community Protection, and the Local Planning Authority did not submit a response.

The report outlined the council's adopted Licensing Act 2003 Policy, which requires applicants to include appropriate measures in their operating schedules to promote the licensing objectives. It also referenced Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, which mandates that authorities exercise their functions with due regard to the prevention of crime and disorder.

The Sub-Committee was scheduled to determine whether the application should be granted, with or without conditions and/or amendments, or refused, providing reasons for any decision reached. The report highlighted that all parties have a right of appeal against any decision made.

The meeting was also scheduled to follow a specific procedure for the conduct of licensing sub-committee hearings, which includes the election of a chairman, apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and the presentation of the application and any representations. The procedure also allows for members to ask questions of all parties involved.