Agenda and decisions

To receive any declarations of interest from Members.

Proposal:     To set out the background information pertaining to this Licensing Application.

Location:      Hungerford Park Estate, Hungerford Park, Hungerford, West Berkshire, RG17 0UU

Applicant:     Hungerford Park Limited

NOTICE OF DECISION

The Licensing Sub-Committee of West Berkshire District Council met on 16 April 2024 and resolved to approve Application 23636 in respect of premises known as Hungerford Park Estate, Hungerford Park, West Berkshire, RG17 0UU 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 District Council’s Statement of Licensing policy.

The Sub-Committee heard representations made by:

1.            The Applicant: Toby Hunter and Stewart Gibson (Applicant’s Agent)

2.            Objectors: Cllr James Cole (Representing Hungerford Town Council), Langley Sharp, Ben Leb (Representing the Town and Manor of Hungerford)

3.            Ward Members: Denise Gaines and Tony Vickers

The Licensing Sub-Committee also considered all written representations which were included within the agenda pack and the following documents which were submitted in time and admitted into evidence prior to the hearing: the written submission of the Applicant, the written submission of the Representative of the Town and Manor of Hungerford, and a screenshotted email submitted by Hungerford Town Council.

In addition, the Sub-Committee noted that the Applicant had agreed the conditions provided by Thames Valley Police and Environmental Health.

Having taken those representations into account, the Licensing Sub-Committee RESOLVED that Application23636 be granted subject to the conditions as set out in the operating schedule, including as modified below, as well as any relevant mandatory conditions in ss19-21 of the Licensing Act 2003 and secondary legislation.

Operating Schedule 

Box E: Live Music (Indoors and outdoors)

Monday to Sunday 23:00hrs – 24:00hrs

Further details:

To allow the performance of live music, if required, when weddings or events are being held only at the Walled Garden

Box F: Recorded Music (Indoors and outdoors)

Monday to Sunday 23:00hrs – 24:00hrs

Further details:

To allow the performance of recorded music, if required, when weddings or events are being held only at the Walled Garden

Box I: Late night refreshment (Indoors and outdoors)

Monday to Sunday 23:00hrs – 24:00hrs

Further details:

To allow the sale of hot food and drink to continue beyond 23:00hrs until  the terminal hour of 24:00hrs, for weddings and events held at the Walled Garden

Box J: Supply of Alcohol (on and off the premises)

Monday to Sunday 07:00hrs – 24:00hrs

Non-standard timings:

Cider Barn 07:00hrs to 22:00hrs Monday to Sunday

Spirit Barn / Tap Room 07:00hrs to 22:00hrs Monday to Sunday

Walled Garden (everyday trading) 11:30hrs to 23:30hrs Wednesday to Saturday

Walled Garden (Weddings/Events) 11:30hrs to 24:00hrs as required

The terminal hour of 24:00hrs only be used for weddings/events, which could fall on any day of the week.

Conditions:

Prevention of crime and disorder

CCTV

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