Agenda item

LSC.13/15       TO DETERMINE AN APPLICATION TO VARY THE PREMISES LICENCE OF THE COVE, HOPE COVE

The Sub-Committee considered a report that sought to determine an application for the variation to the Premises Licence at The Cove, Hope Cove, in accordance with Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003.

The Licensing Specialist introduced the report and outlined the details of the application and set out the amendments agreed since the application had been submitted.

1.      Address by the Applicants

The Applicant advised the Sub Committee that the intention was to extend the time that dining was available at the premises.  The music was generally acoustic in style and usually started once people had eaten.  The events were always advertised in advance and the applicants were aware of their surroundings.  They appreciated the letters of objection that had been received and noted they were from businesses.  There were no letters of objection from residents.  The applicants set out their security arrangements. 

(At 11.55am, the Sub-Committee adjourned in the presence of Mrs Nightingale to consider the application and reconvened at 12.10pm).

2.    The Decision

In announcing the Sub-Committee decision, the Chairman read out the following statement:

                               We have considered the application to vary the premises licence.

                        We have considered the Statement of Licensing Policy, the government guidance and our obligations that relate to the promotion of the licensing objectives.

                        We have read carefully the written representations from parties not present today and have read carefully representations received from parties present plus additional statements from persons here today.

It is our decision to grant this application subject to the additional conditions proposed by Environmental Health being incorporated into the operating schedule. We have determined the changes to be appropriate to achieve the licensing objectives.

In addition to being appropriate the Committee also believe the amendment(s) to be necessary.