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Talybont Uchaf Farm, Talybont, Bangor, Gwynedd  LL57 3YW.

To consider the application

To adjourn making a substantive determination on the application until such time the applicants have submitted and secured planning permission for the intended use of the premises as envisaged by the premises licence application.

If and when secure appropriate planning permission has been granted, this Sub-committee shall reconvene to further consider the matter and make a substantive determination.

APPLICATION FOR PREMISES LICENCE - TALYBONT UCHAF FARM, TALYBONT, BANGOR

Applicant                   Simon and Caroline Higham

Local Member           Councillor Dafydd Meurig,

Local residents    Liz Watkins, Meinir Jones, David Pritchard, Grace Crowe,        Peter Green, Geraint Hughes and Jên Morris

Apologies were received from Nigel Pegler, Haf Jones and Tina Moorcroft (local residents) and Aneurin Rhys (Development Control Officer - Planning Service)

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. The Chair highlighted that all parties would be allowed up to 5 minutes to make their representations.

a)                   The Licensing Department's Report

Submitted – the report of the Licensing Manager giving details of the application for a premises licence for a converted grade II listed building to include a courtyard, party room and an indoor entertainment area.  The application was made in relation to the sale of alcohol on the premises only, live and recorded music, on and off the premises.

It was noted that the Licensing Authority Officers 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 the measures that had been recommended by the applicant to promote the licensing objectives, and it was highlighted that these measures would be included on the licence.

Attention was drawn to the responses that had been received during the consultation period. It was noted that several objections had been received from nearby residents that were relevant to the licensing objectives of noise causing public nuisance, and concerns of a significant increase in traffic on the road leading to the premises

It was recommended that the Committee should approve the application in accordance with the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003. 

In considering the application, the following procedure was followed:-

·      Members of the Sub-committee and the applicant were given the opportunity to ask questions to the Licensing Manager

·      The applicant was invited to expand on the application

·      The consultees were given an opportunity to present their observations  The licensee, or their representative, was invited to respond to the observations.

·      Members of the Sub-committee were given an opportunity to ask questions of the licensee

·      Members of the Sub-committee were given an opportunity to ask questions of the consultees

Elaborating on the application, the applicants noted:

·      The intention was to create a venue that would offer unique, quality and luxurious events with accommodation.

·      That there was no such premises locally - it did not offer the same service as Hendre Hall.

·      It would give business assurance to local companies e.g. cleaners, florists 

·      That two roads lead to the premises and it was proposed to direct traffic to use one specific road.  This specific road was suitable with passing places and signage and directions would be shared with visitors to promote use

·      They lived at the premises and had a young family - they did not want to encourage noise problems. 

·      They wanted to work jointly with the community

·      They had invited nearby residents to attend a meeting to share information regarding  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4