Councillor Ellery was elected as Chairman for the meeting.

It was reported that the membership of the Sub-Committee had been amended for this meeting by including Councillor Douglas-Dunbar instead of Councillor Dart.

The Committee considered the items in Minutes 15 and not included on the agenda, the Chairman being of the opinion that they were urgent by reason of special circumstances i.e. the matter having arisen since the agenda was prepared.

To consider and determine an application for a new Premises Licence, in respect of the Premise detailed above.

Members considered a report on an application for a Premises Licencein respect of the Crab and Hammer, South Quay, Paignton Harbour, TQ4 6DU.

Written Representations received from:

Additional Information:

Prior to the Hearing additional information was received and circulated from a Member of the Public in respect of covenants on the building the proposed Premises would be located in, however, the Legal Advisor informed members this was not relevant to the promotion of the Licensing Objectives and should be disregarded.

Prior to the Hearing, further representation from the Public Prevention Officer dated 5 July 2021 was requested.  All parties agreed this could be considered.

At the hearing, a Noise Management Plan from the Applicant was requested to be circulated.  All parties agreed this could be considered.

Oral Representations received from:

Decision:

That the application for Crab and Hammer, South Quay, Paignton Harbour be granted as applied for, subject to the following conditions:

1. No more than 10 patrons shall be permitted to use the premises designated smoking area after 9pm.
2. The premises designated smoking area shall be monitored by staff after 9pm, to ensure noise nuisance does not emanate from this area so as to unreasonably disturb nearby residents.
3. No drinks shall be permitted In the premises designated smoking area after 9pm.
4. No more than 16 patrons at any one time, shall be permitted to use the premises outside licensed area, during opening times.
5. The premises outside licensed area shall only be permitted to be used between 8am and 9.30pm
6. The outside licensed area shall be clearly defined by the use of portable barriers, to ensure public safety.
7. Patrons using the outside area shall be seated at all times, except for access and egress.
8. The supply of alcohol shall only be permitted to persons consuming a table meal and that those persons shall be seated.
9. The supply of alcohol, inside and outside of the premises licensed areas, shall only be permitted by way of table service.
10. The premises plan shall be amended to accurately reflect the current authorisation of use.
11. The provisions outlined in the premises Noise Management Plan shall be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.

Members considered a report on an application for a Premises Licence in respect of Zakopane, 16 Market Street, Torquay, TQ1 3AQ.  The Premises do fall within the Cumulative Impact Area.

Written Representations received from:

Applicant’s response to Representations:

Written representation confirming agreement to this condition.

Decision:

The application for Zakopane, 16 Market Street, Torquay, TQ1 3AQ be granted as applied for subject to the amended condition proposed by the Police and agreed by the Applicant.

Reason for Decision:

Having carefully considered all the written and oral representations, Members of the Sub-Committee were satisfied that with the amendment to the condition, the Licensing Objectives would not be undermined.