Agenda item

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

 

The licence to be granted as follows:

 

1.    Opening hours: Sunday - Saturday 08:00-03:00

2.    Live music indoors and outdoors: Sunday - Saturday 08:00-02:45

3.    Recorded music indoors and outdoors: Sunday - Saturday 08:00-02:45

4.    Indoor sporting events: Sunday - Saturday 08:00-23:45

5.    Dance performances, indoors and outdoors:  Sunday - Saturday 08:00-02:45

6.    Late night refreshments: Sunday - Saturday 23:00-02:30

7.    Supply of alcohol to be consumed on and off the premises: Sunday - Saturday 08:00-02:30

8.    The matters specified in the Schedule of Operations (Part M) of the application shall be included as conditions on the licence.

9.    The draft conditions recommended by North Wales Police in relation to CCTV shall be incorporated as conditions on the licence.

 

All parties were thanked for making representations on the application.

 

The Sub-committee gave due consideration to all the representations. 

 

In considering the Police's representations, it was found that they did not object to the application but recommended including additional standard conditions in relation to CCTV. It was considered that these conditions were proposed to promote the licensing objectives. It was noted that the applicant supported the recommendations. In the circumstances, the Sub-committee was satisfied that the licence application, with the inclusion of the proposed conditions by the Police, was in line with the licensing objectives. The application was approved.

 

The Solicitor reported that the decision would be confirmed formally by letter to everyone who was present. He added that all parties to the application had the right to submit an appeal to Caernarfon Magistrates' Court against the Sub-committee's decision. Any such appeal should be lodged by giving notice of appeal to the Chief Executive, Llandudno Magistrates’ Court, Llandudno within 21 days of the date that the appellant received the letter (or a copy of the letter) confirming the decision.