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BRAICH GOCH RED-ARM, BRAICH GOCH BUNKHOUSE and INN, CORRIS

To consider the above application

APPLICATION FOR PREMISES LICENCE - BRAICH GOCH  RED-ARM, BRAICH GOCH BUNKHOUSE AND INN, CORRIS,

On behalf of the premises: Maria P de la Pava Catano (applicant) and H S Rodrigues  

Others invited: Mark Mortimer (Public Protection Enforcement Officer, Gwynedd Council)

      Cllr Simon Quincey (Vice-chair of Corris Community Council)

a)            The Licensing Department's Report

Submitted – the report of the Licensing Manager giving details of the application for a premises licence for Braich Goch Bunkhouse and Inn. The application was made in respect of staging plays and showing films, playing live / recorded music (on and off the premises), dance performances including other entertainment, the supply of alcohol and the provision of late night refreshment.  The intention was to run the premises as an educational and residential centre and as an essential resource for individuals and community organisations.

Attention was drawn to the details of the licensed activities and the proposed hours in the report. It was noted that 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 recommended by the applicant to promote the licensing objectives along with the responses received during the consultation period.

It was noted that one e-mail had been received objecting to the application due to road safety concerns and noise nuisance and one e-mail was concerned about the hours for live music.  It was added that Gwynedd Council's Public Protection Unit had suggested further licence conditions and the applicant had agreed to these.

It was highlighted that Corris Community Council had submitted amended observations on 3.6.19, and it was agreed for these observations to be shared with the applicant.  Following the applicant's decision to accept the conditions of the Public Protection Unit, the amended application was substantially different to what had originally been submitted.  Consequently, Corris Community Council had withdrawn their objection.

In considering the application, the following procedure was adhered to:-

·      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.

·      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 to the licensee.

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

b)            In expanding on the application, the applicant noted that she was happy with what had been presented.

c)            She added the following observations:

·         The enterprise was a community interest company with charitable aims

·         The premises will not operate as a bar - the bar would be used for events only, such as raising money and staging performances

·         The company works with young adults through dance and film

·         She was willing to accept the conditions

·         Her intention was to work with the community and therefore she will try to alleviate noise concerns

·         The company  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

GREAT BREAKS LEISURE Ltd, CEILWART BUNGALOW, NORTH PROMENADE,

BARMOUTH, LL42 1BJ

To consider the above application

APPLICATION FOR PREMISES LICENCE - GREAT BREAKS LEISURE LTD, CEILWART BUNGALOW, NORTH PROMENADE, BARMOUTH,

Councillors Annwen Hughes and Angela Russell had visited the site together with the Local Member, Councillor Gethin Glyn Williams and was organised and supervised by Heilyn Williams, Licensing Officer 30.05.19.

The panel and officers were introduced to everyone present and it was announced that everyone had up to 5 minutes to directly share their observations on the application.

On behalf of the premises: Kayleigh Olley (applicant)

Others invited:                      Mr Ian Williams (North Wales Police)

Councillor Gethin Glyn Williams (Local Member)

                                                Local consultees - Patrick Butcher, Elizabeth Davey, Robert Davey, Kathleen Bonser, Howard Hampshire and  Amanda Owen (Hendre Mynach)

a)            The Licensing Department's Report

Submitted – the report of the Licensing Manager giving details of the application for a premises licence for Great Breaks Leisure Ltd, Ceilwart Bungalow, North Promenade, Barmouth.  The application was made in respect of showing films, playing live / recorded music (on and off the premises), the supply of alcohol, and the provision of late night refreshment.  The premises is intended to be run as holiday accommodation for disabled people and their families offering entertainment such as occasionally showing of films and playing live music together with licensed activities indoors and outdoors:    (outdoor entertainment until 10pm only and the sale of alcohol for consumption outside until 11pm only).

Attention was drawn to the details of the licensed activities and the proposed hours in the report. It was noted that 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 recommended by the applicant to promote the licensing objectives along with the responses received during the consultation period.

It was noted that a number of e-mails and letters had been received objecting to the application due to concerns about anti-social behaviour and public nuisance such as noise, loud music and litter.  Reference was made to the possible increase in crime and disorder such as vandalism and disorderly behaviour: concerns were noted about public safety, access to emergency services due to the nearby railway and the narrow unlit road. Reference was also made that approving the licence would cause harm to children and young people who would be staying at a nearby campsite. It was added that observations had been received from North Wales Police (regarding door supervision matters) and the Council's Planning Department (regarding planning permission compliance).

It was highlighted that eight e-mails had been received in support of the application, however, these were not considered relevant to the licensing principles.

In considering the application, the following procedure was adhered to:-

·      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.

·      Consultees were given an opportunity to present their observations

·      The licensee, or their representative, was invited to respond to the observations.

·      Members of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.