Councillor Doggett was elected as Chairman for the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of a Sub-Committee held on 30 July 2015.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 30 July 2015 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To consider an application for a Premises Licence in respect of Golden Bowl, 191 Union Street, Torquay TQ1 4BY.

Members considered an application for a Premises Licence in respect of Golden Bowl, 191 Union Street, Torquay TQ1 4BY.

The Premises does fall within the Cumulative Impact Area.

Written Representation received from:

Members noted there have been no additional Representations received from any other Responsible Authority or any Interested Party.

The Environmental Health Manager (Commercial) advised Members that the Police Licensing Officer had corresponded with the Applicant who confirmed that they agreed to adhere to the proposed conditions, as per the submitted report, and therefore the Police Representative would not be attending the hearing.

Oral Representations received from:

Decision:

That the application for a Premises Licence in respect of Golden Bowl, 191 Union Street, Torquay TQ1 4BY be granted as applied for, subject to the proposed and agreed conditions;

1.         The consumption of alcohol within the premises shall be restricted to persons who are seated and having a table meal.

2.         All alcohol sold for consumption off the premises shall be supplied in sealed containers.

3.         The premises shall operate a Challenge 25 Scheme whereby any individuals who appear to be under the age of 25 shall be requested to produce an approved form of photographic identification.

Reason for Decision:

Having carefully considered all the oral and written Representations, Members resolved to grant the licence having been satisfied that the conditions proposed by the Police would seek to promote the Licensing Objectives.

In addition, Members were assured that the granting of this Application would not add to Crime and Disorder and/or Public Nuisance and therefore saw just reason to depart from its Policy.