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APOLOGIES To receive
any apologies for absence. Minutes: An apology had been received from The Fire Authority and Councillor
Annwen Hughes. |
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DECLARATION OF PERSONAL INTEREST To receive
any declaration of personal interest. Minutes: None to note. |
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URGENT ITEMS To note any
items that are a matter of urgency in the view of the Chairman for
consideration. Minutes: None to note. |
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APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE PDF 272 KB SNOWDONIA
OUTDOOR FESTIVAL GWERNHEFIN FARM, LLANYCIL, BALA To consider
the above application Minutes: The panel and the
officers were introduced to everyone that was present and it was announced that
everyone had up to 10 minutes to share their observations on the application. On behalf of the premises: Mr Brian Welts (CTM Brand Events), Mr Will Johnson (CTM Brand
Events) and Ms Nicola Meadley (Brand Event Ltd) Others
invited: Mr Ian
Williams (North Wales Police) Mr
Euron Thomas (Senior Environmental Health Officer, Public Protection - Gwynedd
Council) Councillor
Elwyn Edwards - Local Member Submitted – the
report of the Licensing Manager giving details of the application for a
premises licence for Snowdonia Outdoor Festival, Gwern Hefin Farm, Llanycil,
Bala, from Brand Events TM Limited, 4, Vencourt Place, London. The application was
in respect of the supply of alcohol, recorded music, live music, the
performance of dance, the showing of films and dramas, any other entertainment
and the provision of late night refreshment on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It was highlighted that the festival would be
held on the premises annually over one weekend should the licence be approved. Attention was
drawn to the proposed hours in the report. It was noted that the Officers of
the Licensing Authority had sufficient evidence that the application had been
submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003 and the
relevant regulations. Reference was made
to measures recommended by the applicant to promote the licensing objectives
along with the responses that had been received during the consultation period.
It was noted that
five letters / e-mails had been received objecting to the application on the
basis of preventing public nuisance and public safety. Attention was drawn to
the comments and recommendations presented by the Police, Fire and Rescue
Service, Snowdonia National Park Planning Authority, Gwynedd Council's
Environmental Health Officer and Gwynedd Council's Food, Health and Safety
Unit's Officer. It was reiterated
that the organisers had been in contact with the respondents to try to resolve
the concerns and it was noted that the live music would end at 22:30; that a
security fence would surround the site with supervision to ensure that anyone
attending the festival would not trespass on nearby property. It was
highlighted that since the report had been published, four out of five of the
objectors had officially withdrawn their comments following reconciliation
discussions with the applicant. It was confirmed
that the Heath and Safety Officer was satisfied that the Events Management Plan
had been completed and the Senior Environmental Health Officer added that a
number of discussions had taken place on noise matters and an appropriate noise
conditions contract had been included in the application. The Chairman noted
that the report was comprehensive and everyone was thanked for working together
to resolve the concerns. In response to a comment about why Rhiwlas Fields were
not available for the event (a site which was accustomed to holding large events),
the Local Member highlighted that the fields were not available due to a change
in agricultural methods. a) In considering the application, ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |