To elect a Chairman/woman for the meeting.

Councillor Manning was elected as Chairman for the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of a Sub-Committee held on 10 February 2011.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 10 February 2011 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To consider Report 89/2011 on an application for a Premises Licence in respect of Yacht, 18-19 Victoria Parade, Torquay.

Members considered an application for a Premises Licence in respect of Yacht, 18-19 Victoria Parade, Torquay, as set out in Report 89/2011.

Cumulative Impact Zone:

The Premises do fall within the Cumulative Impact Area.

Written representations received from:

Additional information:

Prior to the Sub-Committee, the Applicant’s Representative requested 20 minutes to present their application.  The Sub-Committee agreed to this extension of time at the Hearing and informed the Police, Public Protection representatives and the Interested Party present that they too would be permitted 20 minutes when making their oral representations.

Oral representations received from:

Applicants response to representations:

The Applicant’s Representative confirmed that the Applicant had agreed, prior to the Licensing Sub-Committee, to the additional conditions proposed by the Police and had now agreed the amended conditions proposed by Public Protection.

Decision:

That the application for the Yacht, 18-19 Victoria Parade, Torquay be granted as applied for, subject to the proposed and amended conditions put forward by the Police and Public Protection, and as agreed by the Applicant.

Reason for decision:

Having carefully considered all the written and oral representations, Members specifically noted the concern of the resident in respect of the Cumulative Impact Area Policy.  However resolved that a departure from this policy was proportionate having had particular regard to the oral  ...  view the full minutes text for item 674.

To consider Report 88/2011 on an application for a Premises Licence in respect of Fiveways Store, 58-60 Westbourne Road, Torquay.

Members considered an application for a Premises Licence in respect of Fiveways Store, 58-60 Westbourne Road, Torquay, as set out in Report 88/2011.

Written representations received from:

Additional Information:

Members were advised that a Member of the Public who had written a representation of objection had returned their Notice but was not present at the Hearing.  The Licensing Officer present confirmed that they had not had any further contact with the Member of the Public, as to why they would not be present.  Members agreed that the Hearing should proceed in the absence of the Interested Party.

Oral representations received from:

Decision:

That the application for Fiveways Store, 58-60 Westbourne Road, Torquay, be granted, as applied for.

Reason for decision:

Having carefully considered all the written and oral representations Members resolved that they could not be satisfied that the concerns raised by the Interested Parties could be attributable to these premises.

In addition Members noted that despite the concerns raised by the Interested Parties, there was an absence of any formal representation by the Police and that in their oral representation stated the Neighbourhood Beat Manager for the area had no concerns in respect of crime and disorder should this Premises Licence be granted.

In concluding Members were satisfied that the conditions proposed by the applicant would seek to promote the Licensing Objectives and as such should alleviate the concerns raised by the Interested Parties.