Agenda and draft minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

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There were no declarations of interest.

Councillor Ara was not present for consideration of this item.

Also present: 

Thanet  Ms Brock, Licensing Officer.

Council  Ms Phillips, Principal Litigation Solicitor.

Officers:  Ms Lane, Environmental Protection Officer

The Applicant:   Mr Hayden.

A member of the public making representations:    Mr Kramer.

The Licensing Officer presented the report.

The Applicant addressed the Sub-Committee.

The Sub-Committee asked questions of the Applicant.

The Environmental Protection Officer addressed the Sub-Committee.

The Sub-Committee asked questions of the Environmental Protection Officer.

The member of the public addressed the Sub-Committee.

The Environmental Protection Officer made their final representation.

The member of the public made their final representation.

The Applicant made their final representation.

Further to debate, the Sub-Committee agreed the following:

‘In the application for a variation to the premises licence at The Waves B&B, 2 Hengist Road, Birchington.

The Thanet District Council as the relevant Licensing Authority in accordance with section 12 of the Licensing Act, and upon the consideration of representations made to the Licensing Sub-Committee on the 26th April 2021 by;

1. The Licensing Authority : Alison Brock

2. The Applicant  : Steve Hayden

3. Representation from the public: Johannes Kramer

It is the decision of the Licensing Sub-Committee that the application for a variation to the premises licence at The Waves B&B, 2 Hengist Road, Birchington be GRANTED.

In considering the licensing objectives, it is the view of the committee that the affect will be as follows;

Prevention of crime disorder – Will not be affected

Public safety – Will not be affected

Prevent nuisance – Will not be affected

Protect children from harm – Will not be affected

The committee considered the representations of the member of the public, the impact of the extension of the business on his premises and that it is located in a residential area. The applicant has agreed to close doors and windows on the first floor after 9pm. The variation will also undergo further scrutiny as it will be subject to planning permission.

Meeting adjourned at 11.05am.

Meeting reconvened at 11.31am.

Councillor Ara joined the meeting for consideration of this item.

Also present: 

Thanet Council   Ms Brock, Licensing Officer.

Officers:  Ms Phillips, Principal Litigation Solicitor.

The Applicant:   Ms Fulton Tolley.

A member of the public making representations:    Mr Haddon.

The Licensing Officer presented the report.

The Applicant addressed the Sub-Committee.

The Sub-Committee asked questions of the Applicant.

The member of the public addressed the Sub-Committee.

The Applicant responded to concerns raised by the member of the public.

The member of the public made their final representation.

The Applicant made their final representation.

Further to debate, the Sub-Committee agreed the following:

‘In the application of Jo Fulton Tolley for a new club premises certificate for The Gold Room VIP Private Club – 7 High Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1DL.

The Thanet District Council as the relevant Licensing Authority in accordance with section 12 of the Licensing Act, and upon the consideration of representations made to the Licensing Sub-Committee on the 26th April 2021 by:

1. The Licensing Authority – Alison Brook

2. The Applicant  - Jo Fulton Tolley

3. Representation from the public: – Robin Haddon

It is the decision of the Licensing Sub-Committee that a new club premises certificate for The Gold Room VIP Private Club – 7 High Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1DL be GRANTED SUBJECT TO ONE CONDITION.

In considering the licensing objectives, it is the view of the committee that the affect will be as follows;

Prevention of crime disorder – Will not be affected.

Public safety – Will not be affected.

Prevent nuisance – The condition applied to fully give effect to this objective is that no live and recorded music or entertainment take place outside the back of the premises at any time.

Protect children from harm – Will not be affected.

Post meeting consideration: Upon the consideration of further representations made by the applicant after the decision of the sub-committee, it has been noted that live music is not a licensable activity in the circumstances that are being proposed, therefore the application will be granted without any condition attached.