Councillor Barbara Lewis was elected as Chairman for the meeting.

To consider an application for a Premises Licence in respect of East in the West, 39 Torwood Street, Torquay.

Members considered a report on an application for a Premises Licencein respect of East in the West, 39 Torwood Street, Torquay.

Written Representations received from:

Oral Representations received from:

Decision:

That the application for a Premises Licence in respect of East in the West, 39 Torwood Street, Torquay be approved, subject to the additional conditions proposed by the Police and agreed by the Applicant.

Reason for Decision

Having carefully considered all the written and oral Representations, Members unanimously resolved to grant the application, having been reassured by the Applicants experience of operating a similar premises in Torbay, namely Paignton. 

Members were satisfied that the imposition of the additional conditions proposed by the Police and agreed by the Applicant, would ensure the Licensing Objectives were upheld.

Not that it was envisaged by Members, but should issues of concern arise as a result of this grant, a Review of the premises licence is available to any Responsible Authority or Interested Party.

To consider an application for a Premises Licence in respect of Chubbs, 5 Babbacombe Road, Torquay.

Members considered a report on an application for a Premises Licence in respect of Chubbs, 5 Babbcombe Road, Torquay. 

Written Representations received from:

Oral Representations received from:

Decision:

That the application for a Premises Licence in respect of Chubbs, 5 Babbacombe Road, Torquay be approved as applied for, subject to the following additional conditions:

1)    Smoking shall not be permitted directly outside the premises, and patrons shall be encouraged to smoke away from residential premises.

2)    Clear and legible notices shall be prominently displayed at all exits notifying patrons that smoking directly outside the premises is prohibited.

3)    The premises shall keep and maintain an incident log and that log shall be made available to any Responsible Authority Officer, on request.

Reasons for Decision

Having carefully considered all the written and oral Representations, Members unanimously resolved to grant the application for a Premises Licence, having heard the Applicants extensive experience of operating premises in mixed use areas.  Members noted the Applicant had recognised that there may be concerns regarding noise outbreak and had taken mitigating measures by installing sound insulation to an area of the premises and detailed further mitigation works to be undertaken, in order to reduce noise outbreak through the internal walls.  Thereby demonstrating to Members, the Applicant’s willingness to address issues  ...  view the full minutes text for item 19.