Agenda and draft minutes
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Minutes of Previous Meeting To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 5 September 2022. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 5 September 2022 were approved and signed by the Chair as a correct record.
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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: There were no apologies for absence. |
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations from Members of the Committee on any items to be considered at the meeting. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest received. |
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Application For a Variation to a Premises Licence - The Bull Hotel Purpose: To determine a variation to a premises licence application made by David Crank from DWF Law on behalf of The Bull at Burford Limited in regards to the premises The Bull at Burford
Recommendation: That the Licensing Sub-Committee is asked, in light of the representations received, to consider the application and determine whether to:- • grant the application as requested; • grant the application subject to such conditions that are necessary to promote the licensing objectives; • refuse the application in whole or in part where it is necessary in order to promote the licensing objectives. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Chair, Councillor Norman MacRae MBE, welcomed everyone to the hearing and introduced the Panel in attendance, Councillors Mike Cahill and Ted Fenton. The Chair informed those in attendance that there were two hearings to be heard, each would be heard completely separately from the other and that the first to be heard would be The Bull Hotel. The Chair asked for the Officers in attendance to introduce themselves, Andrea Thomas introduced herself as the Licensing Officer and Alexander Kirk introduced himself as the Legal Officer. Following introductions the Chair asked those who wished to speak that were in attendance to introduce themselves. David Crank from DWF was in attendance representing The Bull at Burford Limited. Gary Davies was present, one of the partners of the business. Harry Shepherd the General Manager of The Bull at Burford Limited, was present to answer any questions that may occur.
Interested Parties present introduced themselves: Councillor Hugo Ashton Manfred Schotten Christina McMaster Julia Hart Gabi Schotten
The Chair outlined the process the hearing would follow and explained that the Panel would be advised by the Council’s Legal Adviser, and Committee Clerk. The Chair reminded all parties to highlight only issues that relate to the Licensing Objectives should be considered that being: · The prevention of crime and disorder; · Public safety; · The prevention of public nuisance; · The protection of children from harm;
The Chair announced that the Panel were in attendance to consider an application for a Variation to a Premises Licence made by David Crank from DWF Law on behalf of The Bull at Burford Limited in regards to the premises The Bull at Burford. The Licensing Officer, Andrea Thomas began outlining the application, which would consider a Variation to a Premises Licence, made by David Crank from DWF Law on behalf of The Bull at Burford Limited, in regards to the premises The Bull at Burford. At 2:10pm the Chair adjourned the proceedings in order for the Clerks to obtain larger copies of the plans that were submitted. These were printed on A3 so that all present at the hearing, could get a clearer view of what the Licensing Officer was referring to. The Panel resumed at 2:20pm. The Licensing Officer continued outlining the application as set out in the original published documentation, highlighting that the Applicant had now fully agreed to all the conditions, set out by the Councils Environmental Health Team. The Applicant had also proposed a condition to have CCTV in public areas, plus a condition offering an age verification policy and that staff would be trained and this will be recorded. The Licensing Officer concluded that there were objections raised by local residents, some of which were present at the hearing. The Panel were asked to consider the application and determine whether to: · grant the application as requested; · grant the application subject to such conditions that are necessary to promote the licensing objectives; · refuse the application in whole or in part where it is necessary in order to promote ... view the full minutes text for item 13. |
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Application For a Variation to a Premises Licence - The Highway Inn, Burford Purpose: To determine a variation to a premises licence application made by David Crank from DWF Law on behalf of The Bull at Burford Limited in regards to the premises The Highway Inn in Burford.
Recommendation: That the Licensing Sub-Committee is asked, in light of the representations received, to consider the application and determine whether to:- • grant the application as requested; • grant the application subject to such conditions that are necessary to promote the licensing objectives; • refuse the application in whole or in part where it is necessary in order to promote the licensing objectives.
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Minutes: The Chair announced that the second hearing would consider an application for a Variation to a Premises Licence made by David Crank from DWF Law on behalf of The Bull at Burford Limited in regards to the premises The Highway Hotel in Burford. The Panel was asked to consider the application and determine whether to: · grant the application as requested; · grant the application subject to such conditions that are necessary to promote the licensing objectives; · refuse the application in whole or in part where it is necessary in order to promote the licensing objectives. David Crank from DWF was in attendance representing Highway Inn in Burford. Gary Davies was present, one of the partners of the business. Interested Parties present were: Councillor Hugo Ashton Manfred Schotten Christina McMaster Julia Hart Gabi Schotten The Chair outlined the process the hearing would follow and explained that the Panel would be advised by the Council’s Legal Adviser, and Committee Clerk. The Chair reminded all parties to highlight only issues that relate to the Licensing Objectives should be considered that being: · The prevention of crime and disorder; · Public safety; · The prevention of public nuisance; · The protection of children from harm;
The Licensing Officer, Andrea Thomas began outlining the application, which would consider a Variation to a Premises Licence, made by David Crank from DWF Law on behalf of The Bull at Burford Limited, in regards to the premises The Highway Hotel. One of the variations would change the license name of the premises to the Highway Inn as it was historically known by the town and local residents. The Licence Officer highlighted that the Applicants had fully agreed to all the conditions, set out by the Councils Environmental Health Team. The Licensing Officer concluded that there were objections raised by local residents, some of which were present at the hearing. The Chair then invited Mr Crank to address the Panel. Mr Crank addressed the Panel summing up the application and stated that there was no intention to operate the premises to cause issues to local residents. Music was only to be played inside the premises. Kitchen and late night refreshments operating all through the night would be for residents only, and that they have introduced Challenge 25. Councillor Fenton sought to clarify the name change, Mr Crank confirmed variation from Highway hotel to Highway Inn. Councillor Cahill wanted to clarify the off licence sales times of operation. Mr Crank confirmed they requested extension from 10:00pm to 23:59pm and 12:00pmto 22:30pm on a Sunday. Councillor Ashton asked about the plans in the pack, and if they were able to be updated to reflect the current plans, with clear defined Boundaries. Councillor Ashton queried whether late night refreshment would be both indoors and outdoors. Mr Crank confirmed the Application would be changed to indoors only. The Licensing Officer confirmed that this could be added as a minor variation. Julia Hart stated that she lived next door to the Highway Inn, and that bedrooms overlooked the premises ... view the full minutes text for item 14. |