Decision details

NOTICE OF DECISION

The Licensing Sub-Committee of West Berkshire Council met on 13^th August 2014 and resolved to approve Application 14/01053/LQN in respect of premises known as Newbury College, New build, Monks Lane, Newbury, RG14 7TD subject to a number of conditions which are set out below.

In coming to their decision, the Sub-Committee had regard to the four licensing objectives, which are:

1.                 the prevention of crime and disorder;

2.                 public safety;

3.                 the prevention of public nuisance; and

4.                 the protection of children from harm.

They also considered the Department of Culture, Media and Sport Guidance on the Licensing Act 2003 (issued in June 2014) and West Berkshire Council’s Licensing Policy.

In determining the Application the Sub-Committee considered all of the relevant evidence and information presented to it, both written and oral.  The Sub-Committee heard representations made by:

1.                  The Applicants: Mr John Gaunt (Solicitor), Mr John McElholm (Acquisitions Surveryor) and Mr Dave Walker (Project Manager) on behalf Marstons PLC

2.                  The Objectors: Councillor Alan Agutter, Greenham Parish Council

Decision:

Having taken those representations into account, the Licensing Sub-Committee RESOLVED that Application 14/01053/LQN be granted subject to the conditions as in the operating schedule and any relevant mandatory conditions in ss19-21 of the Licensing Act 2003.

Reasons:

The Sub-Committee in reaching their decision noted that the Objector had indicated concerns on the basis of all four licensing objectives.  However, the Sub-Committee did not consider that the objections raised were supported by evidence which would be sufficient to justify either refusal of the licence or the imposition of any additional conditions to those referred to above.

In reaching its decision, the Sub-Committee also noted that none of the Responsible Authorities had raised objections to the Application on the grounds of public safety, the protection of children from harm, crime and disorder or public nuisance.