Councillor Barbara Lewis was elected as Chairwoman for the meeting.

To receive apologies for absence, including notifications of any changes to the membership of the Sub-Committee.

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

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of a Sub-Committee held on 18 May and 8 June 2023.

The Minutes of the meetings of the Sub-Committee held on 18 May and 8 June 2023 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairwoman.

To consider an application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Berry Hotel, 6 Berry Square, Paignton.

Members considered a report on an application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Berry Hotel, 6 Berry Square, Paignton. 

Written Representations received from:

Oral Representations received from:

Applicant’s response to Representations:

The Applicant confirmed that he would work with his neighbours to address any issues or concerns with the Application.

Decision:

That the application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Berry Hotel, 6 Berry Square, Paignton be granted as applied for, subject to the following additional conditions:

1)         No alcohol shall be served to a non-resident without a table meal; and

2)        The Premises shall ensure that, prior to the sale of alcohol, proof of residence is required to be shown in order to differentiate between residents and non-residents.

Reason for Decision:

Having carefully considered all the written and oral representations, Members unanimously resolved to grant the application for a Premises Licence, having been satisfied that with the additional conditions, the applied for would not undermine the Licensing Objectives.

In coming to their decision, Members gave careful consideration to those concerns raised by the Interested Parties, noting that there were some which were beyond the remit of the Licensing Sub-Committee. Of those which were within their remit, Members were encouraged that once the licensed premises was open and operating as intended, that the Applicant was keen to engage responsibly with its neighbours to overcome any concerns, should they arise.

Whilst oral and written representations from local residents and a local business raised concerns around public safety and increased littering, together with an increase in vandalism, there was no evidence that in granting the application these effects were either foreseeable or likely to be attributable to the premises. 

Members were further reassured that the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.