Agenda and minutes

The Committee must appoint a Chairman for this meeting. 

Councillor Russell Tillson was appointed Chairman of this meeting. 

Members of the Council should declare any interests which fall under the following categories*:

a)        disclosable pecuniary interests (DPI)

b)         other significant interests (OSI)

c)         voluntary announcements of other interests

There were no declarations of interest. 

Members should complete the enclosed yellow form and return it to the Committee Administrator at the meeting.

Members completed and signed the lobbying form. 

Report DCL/17/18 sets out the facts for the Licensing Committee to consider in determining a variation of premise licence. The licensing committee is the Licensing Authority acting in a role previously taken by the Magistrates Court. It is, therefore, not appropriate for officers to make additional comments other than in the capacity as a Responsible Authority under the legislation of the Licensing Act 2003. Therefore there are no comments from Legal, Finance or other officers included in this report

Report DCL/17/18 sets out the facts for the Licensing Committee to consider the Licensing Authority acting in a role previously taken by the Magistrates Court.  It is, therefore, not appropriate for officers to make additional comments other than in the capacity as a Responsible Authority under the legislation of the Licensing Act 2003.  Therefore there are no comments from Legal, Finance or other officers included in this report. 

Jonathan Smith, Poppleston Allen, solicitors to the applicant (Park Holidays UK Ltd) stated that an amendment had been made to this premise variation application, as follows;

-       CCTV conditions as requested by the Police are agreed.

-       Extend the sale of alcohol only to 0300 Monday to Saturday and Sunday 0200.

-       Recorded and live music to cease at 0000 Monday to Sunday.

-       These amendments to be in place until 31 March 2018.

-       From 1 April 2018 extend sale of alcohol only to 0100 Monday to Saturday and Sunday 0000.  Recorded and live music to cease at 0000 Monday to Sunday. 

Mr Smith advised that the reason for this application is due to the New Beach Holiday Park’s ‘show bar’ being demolished and redeveloped.  The ‘show bar’ is due to reopen on 1 April 2018. 

Mr Arthur Atkins, Environmental Health and Licensing Manager presented the report to the members. He advised members that conditions had been provided by Environmental Protection and were circulated however, as there had been an amendment to this premise variation application, the conditions would also need amending, which are detailed in the Resolution below. 

Mr Atkins also said that there had been numerous representations with regard to this application, although Mr Wai Tse, Environmental Protection Officer confirmed that no noise complaints had been received.  

Mr Smith spoke on the application.  He advised members that since the ownership of The Neptune had been passed to Park Holidays UK Ltd there had been major investment in the premises and park.  As the ‘show bar’ and reception area are at present being redeveloped there are no facilities for patrons to enjoy.  In this respect Park Holidays UK Ltd are seeking this variation.

Mr Smith was aware that the representations received were generally about noise and he reminded members that the residents are in a position to call in this licence at any time. 

Mr Jon Flack, Parking Holidays UK Ltd, spoke on the application.  He was keen to point out to members that Park Holidays UK Ltd is a long, well established family holiday centre which has invested heavily in the area.  He also said that New Beach Holiday Park is legally obliged to close for two weeks every February. 

Mr Flack advised that the Designated Premise Supervisor is solely for The Neptune who lives on the premises with a young family.  With regard to security SIA trained staff are employed by Park Holidays Ltd and are available every day throughout the year. 

Members asked further questions regarding noise, bar capacity, dispersal policy and frequency of live music. 

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