Agenda, decisions and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from the applicant, Mr J Rowley

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 VENU, PWLLHELI

To consider the above application

To grant the application

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.

a)            The Licensing Department's Report

Submitted – the report of the Licensing Manager giving details of the application for a premises licence for The Venu, Pwllheli, Gwynedd. The application was made in relation to the sale of alcohol, live music on the premises, recorded music on and off the premises, the showing of live sports, and late night refreshments.

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. Pwllheli Town Council had no objection to the application. It was noted that the applicant had agreed to include additional conditions in relation to CCTV at the request of the Police. No further observations or objections were received. It was added that the application reflected what had been approved on the premises licence that existed previously.

It was recommended that the Committee approved the application in accordance with what was agreed with the Police and 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 of the Licensing Manager

·      The applicant was invited to expand on the application

·      Consultees were given an opportunity to present their observations

·      The licensee, or his/her 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

In response to an observation regarding emphasising the need to ensure that CCTV recordings were kept for 30 days, the Licensing Officer stated that this formed part of the Police's recommendations – the applicant and staff of the premises were to receive training on operating the CCTV system and how to record and download footage effectively. It was added that the applicant had agreed to conform fully to these requirements.

The applicant was not present to expand on his application.

North Wales Police were not present to expand on the observations they had submitted.

d)      The Licensing Manager withdrew from the meeting whilst the members of the Sub-committee discussed the application.

dd)       In reaching its decision, the Sub-committee considered written observations that had been submitted by interested parties, the Licensing Officer's report, the Council's Licensing Policy and the Home Office guidance. All considerations were weighed up against the licensing objectives under the Licensing Act 2003, namely:

                       i.       Prevention of crime and disorder

                      ii.       Prevention of public nuisance

                     iii.       Ensuring public safety

                     iv.       Protection of children from harm

RESOLVED to approve the application

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