Agenda and minutes

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 24th November, 2014 2.00 pm

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Items
No. Item

49.

Apologies for Absence

To receive any apologies for absence.

Minutes:

There were no apologies for absence received from Members.

50.

Appointment of Substitute Members

To note appointment of Substitute Members.

Minutes:

There were no substitute Members appointed.

51.

Declarations of Interest

To receive any declarations of interest from Members in respect of business to be transacted on the agenda.

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest received from Members.

52.

Licensing Act 2003 - Application for the Grant of a Premises Licence in respect of: The Lanes, 15 Worthington Street, Dover

The Sub-Committee is requested to determine the application.

 

Applicant:   Mrs D Lane and Mr K Lane

 

The following papers are attached.

 

(i)     – Licensing Team Leader’s report

(ii)    - Application

(iii)  - Map of the area

(iv)  – Copies of representations

 

The procedure to be followed by the Sub-Committee is attached to this agenda.

Minutes:

The Sub-Committee considered an application from Mrs D Lane and Mr K Lane in respect of 15 Worthington Street, Dover CT17 9AQ. The application was for the grant of a premises licence for a micro pub:

 

Supply of Alcohol (for consumption on and off the premises)

 

Every day

10:00 to 23:00 hrs

Seasonal Variations

Christmas Eve

 

New Year’s Eve

 

10:00 to 01:00 hrs the day following

10:00 to 02:00 hrs the day following

 

Late Night Refreshment (for the supply of Mulled Wine the following days only)

 

Seasonal Variations

Christmas Eve

 

New Year’s Eve

 

23:00 to 01:00 hrs the day following

23:00 to 02:00 hrs the day following

 

Live Music

 

Every day

12:00 to 23:00 hrs

Seasonal Variations

Christmas Eve

 

New Year’s Eve

 

12:00 to 01:00 hrs the day following

12:00 to 02:00 hrs the day following

 

Recorded Music

 

Every day

10:00 to 23:00 hrs

Seasonal Variations

Christmas Eve

 

New Year’s Eve

 

10:00 to 01:00 hrs the day following

10:00 to 02:00 hrs the day following

 

On the basis of the representations of the applicants, the responsible authorities and other persons, the Sub-Committee found the following facts to be established:

 

(i)               There had been no representations made by any of the Responsible Authorities, including the Police.

 

(ii)             The premises would operate a Challenge 21 Policy.

 

In reaching its finding, the Sub-Committee took into account the following:

(i)               Sections 17 & 18 of the Licensing Act 2003 which deal with applications for premises licence and determination of such applications.

 

(ii)             The judgment in the case of R. (on the application of Daniel Thwaites PLC) v Wirral Borough Magistrates Court in which it was held that speculative representations should be disregarded unless supported by previous facts as evidence.

 

(iii)            Guidance issued under ss. 182 Licensing Act 2003.

 

(iv)            Dover District Council Licensing Policy.

 

(v)             Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

 

 

RESOLVED:   That the application for a premises licence in respect of 15 Worthington Street, Dover CT17 9AQ be determined as follows:

 

(a)   GRANT the application for a premises licence for a micro pub:

 

 

Supply of Alcohol (for consumption on and off the premises)

 

Every day

10:00 to 23:00 hrs

Seasonal Variations

Christmas Eve

 

New Year’s Eve

 

10:00 to 01:00 hrs the day following

10:00 to 02:00 hrs the day following

 

Late Night Refreshment (for the supply of Mulled Wine the following days only)

 

Seasonal Variations

Christmas Eve

 

New Year’s Eve

 

23:00 to 01:00 hrs the day following

23:00 to 02:00 hrs the day following

 

Live Music

 

Every day

12:00 to 23:00 hrs

Seasonal Variations

Christmas Eve

 

New Year’s Eve

 

12:00 to 01:00 hrs the day following

12:00 to 02:00 hrs the day following

 

Recorded Music

 

Every day

10:00 to 23:00 hrs

Seasonal Variations

Christmas Eve

 

New Year’s Eve

 

10:00 to 01:00 hrs the day following

10:00 to 02:00 hrs the day following