To consider and determine an application for a new Premises Licence in respect of The Still House, Unit 4 & 5 South Quay, Paignton, TQ4 6DT.

Members considered a report on an application for a Premises Licencein respect of The Still House, Unit 4 & 5 South Quay, Paignton, TQ4 6DT.

Written Representations received from:

Additional Information:

Members noted that an email had been received by the Police Representative giving their apologies for the hearing due to illness.  They were aware that the Applicant had agreed to their three proposed conditions being added to their Licence, if granted, and therefore did not feel it necessary to send an alternative representative to the hearing.

Oral Representations received from:

Applicant’s response to Representations:

At the hearing, the Applicant apologised for not seeing and responding to the Representation from the Police sooner, to confirm that they agreed to the following conditions being added to the Licence, if granted, as suggested by the Police, and noted that had they had a chance to do so, the Licence would have been granted with these additional conditions without the need to come before the Licensing Sub-Committee:

1.         Persons using the outdoor seating area will be seated at all times.

2          The supply of alcohol to persons using the outside area shall only be permitted by way of table service, and waiting staff shall ensure that customers are seated and that empty glasses are cleared away promptly.

3.         In the outside area, there shall be no consumption of alcohol, or other beverages, from glass bottles from which it is intended or likely that a person shall drink.

The Applicant confirmed their acceptance of these conditions at the hearing.

Decision:

That the application for a Premises Licencein respect of The Still House, Unit 4 & 5 South Quay, Paignton, TQ4 6DT be granted as applied for, subject to the following additional conditions:

1.         Persons using the outdoor seating area will be seated at all times.

2          The supply of alcohol to persons using the outside area shall only be permitted by way of table service, and waiting staff shall ensure that customers are seated and that empty glasses are cleared away promptly.

3.         In the outside area, there shall be no consumption of alcohol, or other beverages, from glass bottles from which it is intended or likely that a person shall drink.

Reason for Decision:

Having carefully considered all the oral and written Representations, Members resolved to grant the application having been satisfied that the operating schedule, along with the additional three conditions, would seek to ensure that the Licensing Objectives would be promoted.

In coming to their decision, Members had regard to the additional conditions suggested by the Police and agreed that the imposition of these additional conditions, was both appropriate and proportionate, to ensure that the outside area of the premises is managed in a responsible manner which will assist in promoting the licensing objectives ‘the prevention of crime and disorder’ and ‘the promotion of public safety’, and would alleviate the concerns raised by the Police.

Should any issues arise as a result of this grant, Members noted that a Review of the Premises Licence was available to any Responsible Authority of Interested Party.