Councillor Barbara Lewis was elected as Chairwoman for the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings of a Sub-Committee held on 16 and 23 March 2023.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 16 and 23 March 2023 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairwoman.

To consider an application for a Premises Licence in respect of Babbacombe Convenience Store, 476 Babbacombe Road, Torquay.

Members considered a report on an application for a Premises Licence in respect of Babbacombe Convenience Store, 476 Babbacombe Road, Torquay.

Written Representations received from:

Oral Representations received from:

Decision

That the application for a Premises Licence in respect of Babbacombe Convenience Store, 476 Babbacombe Road, 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 satisfied that the imposition of the additional conditions proposed by the Police and agreed by the Applicant, would ensure the Licensing Objectives were upheld.  Members were reassured by the absence of representations from any other Responsible Authority.

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.