Agenda and minutes
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WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS Minutes: The Chair welcomed those present to the meeting and introduced the other members of the Sub-Committee and the officers in attendance. |
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND SUBSTITUTIONS Minutes: There were none. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST At this point in the meeting declarations of interest are received from Members in any of the agenda items under consideration at the meeting. Members are asked to indicate: (a) The agenda item number in which they have an interest to declare. (b) The nature of their interest. (c) Whether their interest is a disclosable pecuniary interest or an other interest, (as defined in Part 2, A and B of the Code of Conduct and Rules for Registration of Interests) Any Member who needs to clarify any matters relating to the declaration of interests is recommended to seek advice from the Council’s Monitoring Officeror a member of his staff before the meeting to expedite dealing with the item during the meeting. Minutes: There were none. |
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TO ANNOUNCE ANY URGENT BUSINESS AGREED BY THE CHAIR Minutes: There was none. |
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LICENSING PROCEDURE The Chair will, if required, explain the licensing procedure. Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair explained the procedure for the meeting to all parties who were present.
The parties confirmed that they understood the procedure to be followed for the hearing. |
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APPLICATION - Bath Aqua Glass, 105 – 107 Walcot Street, Bath BA1 5BW Minutes: The Senior Licensing Officer outlined the application to the Sub-Committee. She explained that it was for a new Premises Licence for Bath Aqua Glass, 105 – 107 Walcot Street, Bath BA1 5BW and highlighted the following areas from the report.
The application proposes the following licensable activity:
The Sale of Alcohol for consumption on and off the premises:
Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 23:00 hours Sunday 10:00 to 16:00 hours
The application proposes the following opening times:
Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 23:30 hours Sunday 10:00 to 16:30 hours
During the statutory period, a representation of objection was submitted by the Police expressing concerns in respect of the Prevention of Public Nuisance and the Prevention of Crime and Disorder licensing objectives.
Three representations of objection have been received within the statutory period from five “other persons” living within proximity of the premises. They express concern that the applicants’ proposals are likely to have a detrimental effect on the Prevention of Public Nuisance and the Public Safety licensing objectives.
The applicant addressed the Sub-Committee regarding their application and was questioned by them and the interested parties present.
The interested parties addressed the Sub-Committee regarding their objections to the application and were questioned by them and the applicant.
The Responsible Authorities representative addressed the Sub-Committee regarding their objections to the application and was questioned by them.
Decision and Reasons
Members have determined an application for a new Premises Licence at Bath Aqua Glass, 105-107 Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BW. In doing so they have taken into consideration the Licensing Act 2003, Statutory Guidance, the Council’s Policy, Human Rights Act 1998 and case law.
Members are aware that the proper approach under the Licensing Act is to be reluctant to regulate in the absence of evidence and must only do what is appropriate and proportionate in the promotion of the licensing objectives on the information before them. Members reminded themselves that each application must be considered on its own merits.
The Applicant
Mr and Mrs Dolan attended on behalf of the applicant. Ms Dolan stated that the plan is to facilitate the visitors that they already have coming in by providing a café style business which is an artisan centre with food and drink both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The applicant indicated they do not want people outside drinking and smoking, if anybody comes to a session at Bath Aqua Glass it is as an arts and crafts centre, not a pub. Mrs Dolan indicated that they want to be able to sell a bottle of wine with tumblers and decanters as a set and post out and for that they need a licence. The reason for the sale of alcohol being sought later in the evening is that they do corporate evenings and so the licence is needed to accommodate that.
As a response to the objections received in respect of the application, the applicant provided additional information in writing proposing amendments as follows:
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