Councillor Doggett was elected as Chairman for the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of a Sub-Committee held on 25 June 2015.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 25 June 2015 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To consider an application for a Review of a Premises Licence for Shiraz, 2 Vaughan Parade, Torquay TQ2 5EG.

Members considered a report on an application for a Review of a Premises in respect of Licence for Shiraz, 2 Vaughan Parade, Torquay TQ2 5EG.

Members noted that the application had been properly made, and that the Applicant is a Responsible Authority and that the administrative requirements of Section 51(3)(a) and (b) have been met and that the Representation has not been subsequently withdrawn and is not vexatious, frivolous or repetitious. 

The Premises do fall within the Culmulative Impact Area.

Written Representations received from:

Members noted there were no Representations from any other Responsible Authority or any other Interested Party.

The Chairman agreed to the request from the Applicant and the Respondent’s Legal Advisor to allow 20 minutes for Oral Representations.  The Chairman advised that the same would be permitted to each party present.

The Senior Licensing Officer advised Members that the Interested Party had sent a note advising that they wished to withdraw their Written Representation, as per the submitted report.  The Committee noted this request.

Oral Representations received from:

The Public Protection Officer showed a short video clip to Members of a singer performing in the Premises outside of the licensed area.

Respondent’s response to Representations:

The Respondent’s Legal Representative explained that the Premise Licence Holder was very experienced and had run businesses on the harbour side for 25 years and was shocked by having a Review of the Premises Licence.

There were no issues with Crime and Disorder, even though the Premise is situated in the Culmulative Impact Area.

The Respondent felt there was an issue with fairness, as most venues in the location play music and felt that this premise had been singled out.

The Respondent’s Legal Representative confirmed that he had met with the Public Protection Officer prior to the hearing and had agreed seven conditions which should alleviate the issues of concern which have been raised by the Review.

The Respondent’s Legal Representative requested Members view a selection of video clips which showed surrounding licensed premises who continue to play live music and felt that in fairness this video should be allowed.

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