To elect a Chairman/woman for the meeting.

Councillor Addis was elected as Chairman for the meeting.

To confirm as correct records the Minutes of the meetings of the Sub-Committees held on 15 and 22 September 2011.

The Minutes of the meetings of the Sub-Committee held on 15 and 22 September 2011 were confirmed as correct records and signed by the Chairman.

To consider an application for a variation to a Club Premises Certificate in respect of Paignton Sea Anglers Association, Ravenswood, 26 Cliff Road, Paignton.

Members considered a report on an application for a variation to a Club Premises Certificate in respect of Paignton Sea Anglers Association, Ravenswood, 26 Cliff Road, Paignton.

Written Representations received from:

Oral Representations received from:

Decision:

That the application be granted in part as follows, that the supply of alcohol be extended to 11.40 p.m. seven days a week, with premises closing hours as applied for to 12 midnight.

Reason for Decision:

Members carefully considered all the oral and written Representations.  The Licensing Objective Members were most concerned to ensure was promoted in this case was the Prevention of Public Nuisance. 

Members noted that no concerns had been expressed by any Responsible Authority that the operation of these premises had or would undermine any of the Licensing Objectives.

A number of local residents living in the vicinity of the premises had expressed concern that by extending the hours as requested, noise levels from persons leaving the Premises would be unreasonable due to the later hour. 

However, Members felt that the overall good reputation and obvious conscientious management of the Club, combined with the hours granted should reduce the risk of public noise nuisance arising and allay the fears of residents.

The Sub-Committee was satisfied that by allowing the application in this manner the Licensing Objectives would be promoted.