Agenda, decisions and minutes
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Appointment of Chair for the Sub-Committee Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Simon Carswell and seconded by Councillor Martin Lovell, that Councillor Tony Lock be appointed as Chair for this meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee.
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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: There were no apologies for absence. |
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Declarations of Interest To receive and note any declarations of interests in respect of any matters included on the agenda for consideration at this meeting. (The other registrable interests of Councillors of Somerset Council, arising from membership of City, Town or Parish Councils and other Local Authorities will automatically be recorded in the minutes: City, Town & Parish Twin Hatters - Somerset Councillors 2023 ) Minutes: There were no declarations of interest.
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Minutes of the Sub-Committee To authorise the Chair of the meeting to agree the accuracy and sign the minutes as a correct record following circulation to the members of the Sub-Committee. Minutes: The Chair of the meeting was authorised to agree the accuracy and sign the minutes as a correct record following circulation to the members of the Sub-Committee.
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Minutes: The Licensing Sub-Committee noted the procedure to be followed when considering Licensing Applications under the Licensing Act 2003. The Chair introduced the members of the Sub-Committee and the Officers present at the hearing.
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To consider an application for the grant of a premises licence for Olive Bar and Kitchen, Martock Workspace, Stoke Road, Martock, TA12 6RR. Additional documents:
Decision: The Licensing Sub-Committee resolved to GRANT the application for a premises licence as submitted for the Olive Bar and Kitchen, Martock Workspace, Stoke Road, Martock under section 18 of the Licensing Act 2003 subject to the following conditions to promote the licensing objective(s) of the prevention of crime and disorder and the prevention of public nuisance:
Minutes: The Licensing Officer explained that members were being asked to consider the grant of a premises licence at the Olive Bar and Kitchen at Martock Workspace, Stoke Road, Martock, TA12 6RR. The applicant was seeking authorisation for the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises between the hours of 9:00 and 18:00 Monday to Thursday and 9:00 to 23:00 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. She advised that a representation had been received by a member of the public in response to the application which raised concerns in relation to the noise from the premises, noise associated with vehicles at the premises and concerns of anti-social behaviour. In response to the representation, the applicant had submitted some additional information in support of their application including general information about the premises, photographs and maps showing the distance from the other persons house to the premises as well as a plan showing the location of the current and new entrance to the site.
The Licensing Officer advised that efforts were made to try and resolve the issues raised but the negotiation meeting was cancelled as it was considered the positions of the applicant and other person were too divergent to be able to reach a mutually agreeable solution. She referred to additional communication that had been received by the other person and the applicant following the publication of the agenda, which she had provided to members prior to the hearing. The applicant had offered to reduce the hours for the sale of alcohol as well as offering some additional measures to address the concerns raised in the representation. The other person had indicated that they would be willing to except the sale of alcohol during normal working hours but not on Sundays or Bank Holidays. The other person had also referred to noise problems from a café operating previously in the same location as the premises, but no further information had been provided about the types of issues they had experienced.
Members were informed that the other person had also raised issues regarding lighting but as this was a new point introduced after the deadline for submitting representations, this could not be considered, however this point was addressed by a planning condition, and it was not possible to duplicate other legislative conditions onto the licence. Another point raised which was not relevant to this application was about the need for an evening venue, which was again a planning issue and not something to be considered by the Licensing Sub-Committee.
The Licensing Officer advised that the applicant had requested that their application be considered in full so not to restrict the operation of the business. The applicant had provided steps they would introduce to promote the licensing objectives which were outlined in the agenda. She advised that if members were to impose any additional conditions, they should be appropriate to the promotion of the licensing objectives as outlined in the statutory guidance.
In conclusion, the Licensing Officer advised that she was satisfied that the ... view the full minutes text for item 18. |