Agenda and minutes

Councillor Connor proposed, Councillor Savage seconded and it was agreed that Councillor J Fairbrass be the Chairman.

There were no apologies for absence.

Also present:

Officers:  Mr Bensted -  Regulatory Services Manager

  Colin Evans - Assistant Litigation Solicitor

Applicant: Ms Burton

Applicant’s representatives:  Mr Dillon

Objector: Mr Haystead

The Regulatory Services Manager outlined the report to the Licensing Sub-Committee in respect of the application for Premises Licence - Millie's Beach Bar, Westbrook Promenade, Westgate-On-Sea.

The objector addressed the Sub-Committee.

The applicant’s representative asked questions of the Regulatory Services Manager.

The applicant’s representative asked questions of the objector.

The applicant’s representative addressed the Sub-Committee.

The Regulatory Services Manager asked a question of the applicant.

The Licensing Sub-Committee AGREED:

Having heard from the applicant, the Regulatory Services Manager and objector and having seen the Management Plan, the Licensing Sub-Committee decided on option 3.5 – to grant the application with the following conditions:

1.  Alcohol shall not be sold/supplied from the outdoor serving area.

2.  Sale by retail of alcohol will end at 23:00 and the premises will close at 23.30

3.  From 21:00 every day no alcohol to be consumed outside.

4.  CCTV will have a 30 day record function, copies to be made for the police or local authority upon request.

5.  There will be at least one member of staff on duty during licensable activity that can operate and download CCTV.

6.  Alcohol shall only be consumed within the area hatched in red on the plan

7.  There shall be no off-sales.

8.  The licence holder shall erect and maintain prominent notices displayed at all exits requesting customer to respect the needs of local residents and leave the premises and area quietly.

9.  When live or recorded music takes place inside the premises all windows and doors shall be kept shut.

10. No amplified music is to be permitted unless a noise management plan, which has been agreed with the local authority is in place. The noise management plan shall be reviewed periodically and when significant changes occur in the operation, building or event, or following a complaint.

The Sub-Committee consider these conditions are important and should be adhered to or the premises licence will be reviewed.  The reason for the conditions is to promote the 4 licensing objectives.

Also present:

Officers  Mr Bensted -  Regulatory Services Manager

  Colin Evans - Assistant Litigation Solicitor

Applicant: Ms Hazell

Applicant’s representative: Mr Coad

Objectors: Ms Wilcox

    Mr Haddon

    Mr Grinstead

    Councillor Johnston

The Regulatory Services Manager outlined the report to the Licensing Sub-Committee in respect of the application for Premises Licence - Angela's Of Margate, 21 The Parade, Margate.

The objectors addressed the Sub-Committee.

The applicant addressed the Sub-Committee.

The objectors asked a question of the applicant.

The Sub-Committee asked a question of the applicant.

The Licensing Sub-Committee AGREED:

Having heard from the applicant, the Regulatory Service Manager and the objectors, the Sub-Committee note that the main objective of the applicant is to have a restaurant with alcohol as subsidiary. The Sub-Committee have decided to grant application but with different conditions than those suggested.  They were concerned about the licensing conditions as suggested as there could cause potential nuisance to residents and the Sub-Committee noted the concerns about nuisance as raised by the objectors. 

The Sub-Committee agreed option 3.5 – to grant the licence with the following conditions:

1.  Tables associated with the premises and licence situated on the piazza and on the external highway shall be cleared of patrons by 10pm and removed from use by 10.15pm

2.  Any patrons smoking at the premises shall be directed to the front of the premises. There shall be no smoking allowed in the rear yard of the premises.

3.  Alcohol purchased in the premises shall not be consumed at any time in the rear yard area.

4.  CCTV will be installed, working and maintained with a 30 day record function and copies made available to the Police and local authority upon request.

5.  There will be at least one member of staff on duty during licensable activity that is trained to operate and download CCTV.

6.  Challenge 25.

7.  During Margate Soul Weekend, no glass vessels shall be used in any external spaces.

8.  Recorded music shall be removed from the application.

9.  External late night refreshment shall be removed from the application

10.Alcohol provision shall cease at 9pm externally and 10.30pm internally.

The reason for the conditions is to promote for 4 licensing objectives.

The item was withdrawn.