To consider an application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Waddling Duck, 35 Ilsham Road, Torquay.

Members considered a report on an application for a Premises Licencein respect of The Waddling Duck, 35 Ilsham Road, Torquay.

Written Representations received from:

Additional Information:

At the Hearing the Senior Licensing Officer confirmed that upon receipt of the representation from the Police, she had sought verbal confirmation from the applicant that they were in agreement with the conditions suggested by the Police.

Oral Representations received from:

Decision:

That the application for a Premises Licence in respect of the Waddling Duck, 35 Ilsham Road, Torquay be granted as applied for, subject to the additional conditions proposed by the Police, as agreed by the applicant, and subject to the following two additional conditions:

i)   That the use of the rear garden shall have no more than 30 persons in the premises garden at any one time during operating hours; and

ii)  No patrons shall be permitted to use the premises garden after 8 pm

Reason for Decision:

Having carefully considered all the written and oral representations, Members resolved to grant the licence having been satisfied that the additional conditions would promote the licensing objectives and seek to alleviate the concerns raised by the Police and address concerns regarding the use of the premises garden.

In concluding, Members noted there were no representations in respect of this application from any residents or any other Responsible Authority other than the Police.