Agenda and draft minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

There were no apologies for absence.

To elect a Chair for the Licensing Sub-Committee.

Councillor L G J Kennedy was elected as the Chair of the Sub-Committee.

An application has been received for a new premises licence for Lakemoor, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7JY.

Relevant representations have been received and the Licensing Authority (Mid Devon District Council) must hold a hearing to determine the application.

An application had been received for a new premises licence for Lakemoor, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7JY.

The Chair introduced the Members of the Sub-Committee and officers that were present and explained the process for the Hearing.  He further explained that the application being made for entertainment was de-regulated and did not need to be licensed if carried out between the hours of 09:00 and 23:00 to an audience of less than 500.  Therefore, as this did not fall within the remit of the Sub-Committee, it would not be considered today.

The Licensing Officer confirmed that this was the case with an extension of hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.  He explained that should a problem occur in the future with regard to noise then it could be reported to and reviewed with Environmental Health.

No declarations of interest were declared.

The Licensing Sub-Committee agreed that the meeting should be heard in a public session and that there would be no time limit for the speakers.

The Sub-Committee confirmed they had received and read the paperwork circulated in advance of the meeting.

The Licensing Officer outlined the contents of the report as follows:-

·         The application received was for an Alcohol Licence under the Licensing Act 2003.

·         There had been no representations made from any of the Responsible Authorities eg the Police, Fire Service and Environmental Health etc.

·         The hours requested to supply alcohol were between 09:00-23:00 hours Monday to Sunday for consumption on and off the premises.

·         The hours requested to supply late night refreshments were 23:00-09:00 Monday to Sunday.

·         Live and recorded music was de-regulated and a licence for this was not required as it was between the hours of 08:00-23:00.

·         The application was for the sale of alcohol to be served from the premises where the applicants lived which would be stored in a secure cupboard within those premises.

·         Alcohol would only be sold to people staying on the campsite which would be controlled at all times.

·         There would be no more than 500 people on the campsite at any one time and the amplified music between the hours of 08:00-23:00 would be monitored by the applicants.

·         The applicants did not wish to cause any problems within the area.  The sale of alcohol would be to allow their campers to relax onsite without the need for them to drive off site to buy alcohol.

·         There would be a small range of products being sold and “Challenge 25” would also come into effect.

·         The issues considered relevant to the application  were:-

a)    Incidents of anti-social behaviour linked to the premises (and in the immediate vicinity of the premises).

b)    Safety of those using the premises, including the potential risk posted by an unfenced river.

c)    Noise generated from the premises.

d)    Litter at the premises and in the immediate vicinity.

e)    Light pollution

·         The Licensing Officer had visited the campsite which was in a very rural setting with very few buildings close by.

·         Assurance had  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.