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1.

Declarations of Interest

To receive any declarations of interest from Members.

Decision:

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representations made by Thames Valley Police and West Berkshire Council’s Environmental Health Officer had been withdrawn following agreement by the applicant to conditions.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

Minutes:

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.

2.

Application No. 19/00225/LQN - The Swan, High Street, Streatley, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9HR pdf icon PDF 330 KB

Proposal:     Application for a Premise Licence

Location:      The Swan, High Street, Streatley, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9HR

Applicant:     Rare Bird Hotels Limited

Additional documents:

Decision:

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 in green on the attached plan. The Applicant shall provide an updated plan within 14 working days.

 

Box F: Recorded Music (Indoors)        

 

Monday to Saturday:  ...  view the full decision text for item 2.

Minutes:

(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).

The Sub-Committee considered a report (Agenda Item 2(1)) concerning Licensing Application 19/00225/LQN in respect of a premises licence application for The Swan, High Street, Streatley.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, Karen Court (Licensing Officer, West Berkshire Council), Mr Joe Mair and Mr Thomas O’Maoileoin (Applicant/Applicant’s Solicitor), and Goring-on-Thames Parish Councillor Matthew Brown, Mrs Anita Coghlan, Mr Colin Coghlan, Mr Brian Dickson (Thames Bank Association) and Mr Ben Warner (Objectors) addressed the Sub-Committee on this application.

Licensing Officer Presentation

Karen Court, in addressing the Sub-Committee, raised the following points:

·           The premises was described in the application as a hotel with associated restaurant, bars, event space, terraces and gardens.  Following major refurbishment works at the premises, the application proposed a new premises licence to replace licence reference 013241, incorporating the new licensable areas and external areas.

·           There was no indication that the current premises licence would be surrendered if the new application were to be granted.

·           Amendments had been made to the original application and the licensable activities being applied for were as follows:

Alcohol (on & off)

Monday -Saturday 09:00 to 01:00

Sunday 09:00 to 00:00

 

Recorded Music (indoors only)

Monday - Sunday 23:00 to 01:00

 

Late Night Refreshment (indoors only)

Monday - Sunday 23:00 to 01:00

 


In addition, all licensable activities would be permitted from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve until the start of permitted hours on New Year’s Day.

All licensable activities would be unrestricted for hotel residents and their bona fide guests. This only concerned sales of alcohol and late night refreshment.

The proposed opening hours were 24 hours for residents and guests, and 9am until 1am for the public.

·           During the statutory consultation period of 28 days, representations were received from Thames Valley Police and Environmental Health. The 19 conditions proposed by Thames Valley Police had since been agreed in full by the applicant, and on this basis both the Police and Environmental Health had withdrawn their representation/objection. Subject to approval, these conditions would be added to the operating schedule.

·           In reference to section M of the application, proposed condition two related to the Public Entertainment Licence Conditions and this needed to be queried as it related to old legislation.

·           Proposed condition one gave the capacity as:

·      Coppa Club Restaurant and Bar – 450

·      Events space – 250

·      Hotel Bar – 75

·      Total capacity of 775.

·           A total of 33 representations had been received in time from local residents, four of whom would be addressing the Sub-Committee. A further representation had also been received beyond the deadline and while the individual had been advised that it could not be accepted, they had been informed that they could attend the Sub-Committee.

·           Representations had also been received from Streatley Parish Council and Goring Parish Council, and Goring Parish would be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.