Issue - meetings

To receive any declarations of interest from Members.

Councillor James Cole advised that he had discussed the application with the Ward Member, Councillor Alan Law, but he asserted his view that this would not affect the outcome of today’s Sub-Committee in any way.

                              NOTICE OF DECISION

The Licensing Sub-Committee of West Berkshire Council met on 4 April 2019 and resolved to approve Application 19/00225/LQN in respect of an application for a premises licence for The Swan, High Street, Streatley, Berkshire, RG8 9HR 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 Home Office Revised Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 and West Berkshire Council’s Licensing Policy.

Representations

The Sub-Committee considered the application and the written representation made by:

1       Objectors: Mr Gordon McBride, Mrs Anne McBride, Mr Ian McKenzie, Mr John Calvert, Ms Sally Bridgeman, Mr S M Gatto, Mr Brian Dickson, Mrs Jenny Dickson, J H Short, Mr Ben Warner, Mrs Louise Warner, Mrs J Storch, Mr Graham Underwood, Mrs Jacky Underwood, Mr John Palmer, Mrs Susan Palmer, Ms Rosemary Lee, C P Evans, M A Evans, E Worsley, Streatley Parish Council, Ms Marie Thomas, Mr Colin Coghlan, Mrs Anita Coghlan, Mr Paul Hardiman, Mrs Eileen Hardiman, Goring-on-Thames Parish Council, Mr Simon Carter, Mrs Susan Carter, Ms Jenny Hedge, Mr David West, Mrs Anthea West, Mr Ian Paddick, Mrs Diane Paddick, M J Christie, Mr P G T Read, Mrs Read, Mr Barry Newman, Mrs Valerie Newman, G E Sadler, P A Sadler, Mr Richard Hicks, Mrs Christine Cox, Ms Sue Crook, Mrs Wendy Riley, Mr Keith Riley, S Reynolds, Mr Geoff Crowther, Mrs Liz Crowther, Mrs Sandra Breen, Mrs Elizabeth Glover and Dr Allan Breen

The written representations made by Thames Valley Police and West Berkshire Council’s Environmental Health Officer had been withdrawn following agreement by the applicant to conditions.

The Sub-Committee then heard oral representations from:

1       Applicant/Applicant’s Solicitor: Mr Joe Mair and Mr Thomas O’Maoileoin

2       Objectors: Councillor Matthew Brown (Goring-on-Thames Parish Council), Mrs Anita Coghlan, Mr Colin Coghlan, Mr Brian Dickson (Thames Bank Association) and Mr Ben Warner

3       Ward Member: Councillor Alan Law

The Sub-Committee and parties present had the opportunity to ask questions in respect of the application, written submission, and oral representations.

Decision

Having taken those representations into account, the Licensing Sub-Committee RESOLVED that Application 19/00225/LQN be granted subject to the conditions as detailed and set out below together with the conditions as set out in the operating schedule as modified, as well as the relevant mandatory conditions of the Licensing Act 2003 or secondary legislation.

The Premises to be licensed in accordance with Plan no J420-CD-A2-08/B (submitted with this application) and the internal and external areas outlined in red. The Licenced Premises shall include the Terraces which are outlined  ...  view the full decision text for item 1

There were no declarations of interest received.

Councillor James Cole advised that he had discussed the application with the Ward Member, Councillor Alan Law, but he asserted his view that this would not affect the outcome of today’s Sub-Committee in any way.