*LSC4
TheSubCommitteeconsidereda reportthatsoughttodeterminean application for a newpremiseslicenceat 8C West Street,
Tavistock.
TheChairmanread out theorderoftheprocess.
TheLicensingOfficerproceededtopresentthe applicationandthecontentsof her report. She stated the police had concerns as to
the opening times but with amendments they were satisfied and
withdrew their concerns. However, there was no withdrawal of
representation from neighbours. The Licensing Officer stated that
the applicants would need to seek planning permission if the
licence was granted & that the applicants were aware of
this.
1. AddressbyMr Paul Matthews, the
applicant
The applicantsmadethefollowingpointsduringhispresentation:
He
had sent out letters to neighbouring properties explaining his
intent in applying for a licence.
Although Tavistock Town Council had objected in regard to the fire
escape not being suitable, the fire brigade had not raised any
issues. At this point the Chairman of
the Licensing Sub-Committee stated that although as Mayor of
Tavistock Town Council he could serve on the Town Council’s
planning committee, he had chosen not to. The applicant went on to
explain how the conservatory roof would be insulated to sound proof
and that this part of the building would only be used as storage
space. The building had previously been used as a sound studio and
was therefore soundproofed. Deliveries would be taken from the
front entrance located on West Street. 2 SIA door staff would be
employed on a Friday and Saturday from 8pm until close.
Drinkers would not be allowed to take drinks off the
premises.
In
response to members’ questions they explained that the type
of dancing was to be informal. He foresaw around 100 people maximum
attending in the building on an evening. The PIR lighting system at
the rear would only activate when the back door was opened. This
door would only be used in case of an
emergency.
2 Addressby Mrs Shulberg, local ...
view the full minutes text for item 4.