Councillor Ellery was elected as Chairman for the meeting.

To consider an application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Maycliffe Hotel, St Lukes Road North, Torquay, TQ2 5PD.

Members considered a report on an application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Maycliffe Hotel, St Lukes Road North, Torquay.

Written Representations received from:

At the hearing the Licensing Representative joined the meeting via the telephone as his car had broken down.  Members were unable to audibly hear his representation on the application and the Applicant had failed to attend and therefore they considered adjourning the hearing.

Decision:

That the meeting to consider an application for a Premises licence in respect of the Maycliffe Hotel, St Lukes Road North, Torquay, TQ2 5PD be adjourned until 9.30am on 19 May 2022.

Reasons for Decision:

In coming to their decision, Members were mindful that they had an obligation to ensure that the Licensing Objectives would be promoted when considering a grant of a premises licence and on the evidence before them, Members were concerned that the application lacked clarity and detail and required answers to questions which they had, before they were able to make a determination on this application.

An adjournment therefore was appropriate in the circumstances, to allow the Applicant or a representative to attend a future meeting to answer these questions.