Decision details

On 3 April 2023 the licensing authority received from Alexander Orion a temporary event notice (“the notice”) amended at the hearing on 19 April 2023, in respect of proposed temporary licensable activities due to take place between 12 – 14 May 2023 at Avalon Priory, Chilton Polden, Somerset.  The licensing authority has received an objection under section 104(2) of the Licensing Act 2003 (“the Act”).  The licensing authority has decided not to issue a counter notice under section 105 of the Act.

Reasons for decision

The decision of the Panel was made following consideration of the evidence presented to the Panel by the applicant and Environmental Protection Team both in person and in writing. The decision was made in accordance with the Council’s statement of licensing policy and the Secretary of State’s guidance.

The Panel had considered all of the evidence both in writing and as presented on the day. It was unfortunate that Mr Orion had not liaised with the Environmental Protection Team prior to submission of the application and consequently they were right to object to the application given the lack of supporting information. However, it was clear from the evidence heard at the hearing that a lot of work and preparation had subsequently gone into this application and that Mr Orion had taken on board the concerns of Environmental Protection.  Mr Orion did appear to be genuine in his desire to run a safe and well managed event and had been receptive to addressing the concerns of Environmental Protection. The Panel was satisfied that the event plan and noise management plan, although submitted late and limited in detail in some areas did address the majority of the concerns of Environmental Protection. The Panel trust that Mr Orion will continue to work with them to make the event management and noise management plans more robust. The Panel was satisfied that with the additional evidence provided the event did now promote the licensing objectives.