Agenda and draft minutes

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Proposal that a Member of the Sub-Committee be elected Chair.

It was moved by Councillor Joanne Linthwaite, seconded by Councillor Steve Wain and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That Councillor John Bointon be elected as Chair of the Sub-Committee.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

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There were no declarations of interest.

This report informs the Committee of an application made under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003, by Peak Ales Ltd, for a Premises Licence, for the sale of alcohol by retail to the public for consumption both on and off the premises from Unit 3, Artisan Units, Ashford in the Water.

It was reported that, in accordance with the Council’s Licensing Procedures, an application had been received from Peak Ales Ltd for a Premises Licence made under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003, for the sale of alcohol by retail to the public for consumption both on and off the premises from Unit 3, Artisan Units, Ashford-in the-Water.

The circumstances of the Applicant’s referral to the Sub-Committee were as a result of an objection being made to the application by a local resident. As this objection could not be resolved to the satisfaction of all parties by the Licensing Manager, the matter was referred to the Sub-Committee.

The Chair invited the participants to introduce themselves, asked whether any party wished the Sub-Committee to consider the application in private and confirmed that the Sub-Committee was quorate.

The Licensing Manager gave an outline of the application.

The Sub-Committee and other parties were afforded an opportunity to request clarification of the Licensing Manager’s report.

The Applicant, Mr Robert Evans then presented the case for Peak Ales Ltd.

The Sub-Committee had an opportunity to question the Applicant.

All parties were afforded an opportunity to request clarification of any points.

The Licensing Manager and the Applicant were offered the opportunity to summarise their case.

The Sub-Committee Members confirmed that they had sufficient information to make a decision and withdrew into private session to discuss their findings.

The Sub-Committee resumed in public session.

It was moved by Councillor John Bointon, seconded by Councillor Steve Wain and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That having considered all the evidence put before it, the Sub-Committee determined that the Applicant will be grated the Premises Licence, subject to the conditions detailed in appendix 2a and 2b of the report.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Reason for Decision

The reasons for decision are contained within the associated decision notice.