Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Everyone was welcomed to the meeting by the Chairman, Councillor Eryl Jones-Williams. The panel and the officers were introduced to everyone present. It was announced that everybody had up to 10 minutes to share their observations.

To receive any declaration of personal interest.

None to note

To note any items that are a matter of urgency in the view of the Chairman for consideration.

None to note

THE VICTORIA-N-SLIPWAY. MARINE PARADE, TYWYN, GWYNEDD, LL36 0DG

To consider the above application

APPLICATION TO VARY A PREMISES LICENCE – THE VICTORIA-N-SLIPWAY,

MARINE PARADE, TYWYN

On behalf of the premises:             Mr Mark Greaves (applicant), Ms Karen L Darby (agent)

Local Member:                      Cllr Mike Stevens

Others in attendance:          Mr Robert Wynne (Local Resident)

Apologies:      Cllr Angela Russell, R Price, S Pickering and Mr Oliver (Local Residents), Sheryl Le Bon Jones (Licensing Manager), Mr J Hughes (Fire Service) and Mr Ian Williams (North Wales Police), Councillor Anne Lloyd Jones (Local Member)

The report and recommendation of the Licensing Section.

a)     Submitted – the report of the Licensing Manager giving details of the application of Mr Mark Andrew Greaves on behalf of the Victoria-N-Slipway Pub company for a new premises licence for The Victoria-N-Slipway, Marine Parade, Tywyn. It was an application for a new premises which would include a dining area across two floors for 150 people with an external balcony and beer garden at the side. Details of the current hours and the proposed hours had been noted in the report.

It was noted that the applicant had included appropriate steps to promote the four licensing objectives as part of the application. 

Following a consultation period, it was noted that North Wales Police did not object to the application, but proposed that CCTV should be installed on the premises subject to specific CCTV conditions.  Seven objections to the application had been received from local residents based on the licensing objectives of Preventing Crime and Disorder and Preventing Public Nuisance.  Their concerns involved late opening hours, the premises’ proximity to residents' homes, which would be likely to cause public nuisance and a lack of parking facilities.

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

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

·         The applicant was invited to expand on the application.

·         Consultees were given an opportunity to submit their observations.

·         The licensee, or his 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.

c)      In elaborating on the application, the agent on behalf of the applicant noted that he was happy with what had been submitted and confirmed that, following discussions with North Wales Police, he had agreed to CCTV conditions. Additional observations of the applicant’s intention;

·         Maintain a good local reputation with high quality service.

·         There would be no disturbance to local residents. The building had been designed with residents in mind. There was no intention to cause concern for local residents, but rather to collaborate.

·         The plans had not been adapted - the proposal is a restaurant and not a nightclub.

·         Materials to prevent/reduce noise would be used.

·         Flexibility with opening times depending on events and on the business. The hours corresponded with the opening hours of nearby public houses.

·         The premises was in a location which was popular with tourists. It would  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.