Southampton City Council
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Meeting
Licensing (General) Sub-Committee - Southampton
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 24th July 2024
2:00 PM
Wednesday, 24th July 2024
2:00 PM
End:
Wednesday, 24th July 2024
6:00 PM
Wednesday, 24th July 2024
6:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
24 Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024
Location:
Conference Room 3 - Civic Centre
Conference Room 3 - Civic Centre
Meeting Attendees
Secretary
Emily Goodwin
In attendance
Officer
Andrew Forrest
In attendance
Agenda
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Minutes Of The Previous Meeting (Including Matters Arising)
To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 16 May 2024 and to deal with any matters arising, attached.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes Public Pack, 16/05/2024 Licensing (General) Sub-Committee 12 Jul 2024
Minutes
RESOLVED: that the minutes for the Sub- Committee meeting on 16 May 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
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Exclusion Of The Press And Public - Legal Advice
At a predetermined point during the consideration of all items the Sub-Committee may move into private session in order to receive legal advice when determining issues. The parties to the hearing, press and the public, unless otherwise excluded by the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005, will be invited to return immediately following that private session at which time the matter will be determined and the decision of the Sub-Committee will be announced.
Minutes
RESOLVED that at a predetermined point during the consideration of all items the Sub-Committee would move into private session in order to receive legal advice when determining issues. The parties to the hearing, press and public, unless otherwise excluded by the Council’s Access to Information Procedure Rules would be invited to return immediately following that private session at which time the matter would be determined and the decision of the Sub-Committee would be announced.
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APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF A SEXUAL ENTERTAINENT VENUE (SEV) LICENCE – PLAYHOUSE, BASEMENT, 35 LONDON ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 2AD
Application for variation of a sexual entertainment venue licence - Playhouse, Basement, 35 London Road, Southampton. SO15 2AD
Attachments:
- Document APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF A SEXUAL ENTERTAINENT VENUE (SEV) LICENCE PLAYHOUSE, BASEMENT, 35 LONDON ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 2AD 12 Jul 2024
- Document Appendix 1 - Application form 12 Jul 2024
- Document Appendix 2 - Image of frontage of premises 12 Jul 2024
- Document Appendix 3 - Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence 12 Jul 2024
- Document Appendix 4 - Premises Licence 12 Jul 2024
- Document Appendix 5 - Home Office Guidance 12 Jul 2024
- Document Appendix 6 - Sub-Committee Procedure Notes 12 Jul 2024
- Document Appendix 7 - Sex Establishment Licensing Policy 12 Jul 2024
Minutes
APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF A SEXUAL ENTERTAINMENT VENUE (SEV) LICENCE –
PLAYHOUSE, BASEMENT, 35 LONDON ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 2AD
The Sub-Committee has considered very carefully the application for the variation of the sexual entertainment venue (SEV) licence in respect of Playhouse, Basement, 35 London Road, Southampton, SO15 2AD.
The Sub-Committee has given due regard to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, statutory guidance, its own policy where relevant, the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, the Public Sector Equality Duty under section 149, Equality Act 2010, and Human Rights legislation.
The Sub-Committee considered representations both written and given orally at the meeting today.
The Manager, and the Director of the applicant company for the premises were present and with the consent of the Chair addressed the meeting. It was confirmed that the frontage would be painted wood and not glass showing an impression of the interior.
The Sub-Committee noted that no objection had been received and that Hampshire Constabulary Licensing Team had not objected to the application.
The application for variation of the SEV Licence requested to change the current licence as follows:
To change the front appearance of the premises to replace signage for advertising karaoke.
RESOLVED: That the application for the variation of the Sexual Entertainment Venue licence be approved to change the appearance of the frontage of the premises to remove the exterior signage of the karaoke element of the business, with all conditions remaining unchanged including the opening hours.
Reasons
Paragraph 18 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 provides that the holder of a sexual entertainment venue (SEV) licence may at any time apply for any variation of the terms, conditions, or restrictions on or subject to which the licence is held.
The sub-committee noted that the sexual entertainment licence was already granted, and therefore the only decision for them to make was the variation to the licence to amend the frontage.
The Hampshire Constabulary Licensing Team have advised that they have no objection to the application.
The Sub-Committee noted that no objections have been raised. The Senior Licensing Officer confirmed that the Licensing Team was content with the application.
There was no compelling evidence presented to the Sub-Committee that would justify refusal of the application or any reason for amendments to the variations applied for.
There is a right of appeal full details of which will be provided in the written decision.
PLAYHOUSE, BASEMENT, 35 LONDON ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 2AD
The Sub-Committee has considered very carefully the application for the variation of the sexual entertainment venue (SEV) licence in respect of Playhouse, Basement, 35 London Road, Southampton, SO15 2AD.
The Sub-Committee has given due regard to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, statutory guidance, its own policy where relevant, the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, the Public Sector Equality Duty under section 149, Equality Act 2010, and Human Rights legislation.
The Sub-Committee considered representations both written and given orally at the meeting today.
The Manager, and the Director of the applicant company for the premises were present and with the consent of the Chair addressed the meeting. It was confirmed that the frontage would be painted wood and not glass showing an impression of the interior.
The Sub-Committee noted that no objection had been received and that Hampshire Constabulary Licensing Team had not objected to the application.
The application for variation of the SEV Licence requested to change the current licence as follows:
To change the front appearance of the premises to replace signage for advertising karaoke.
RESOLVED: That the application for the variation of the Sexual Entertainment Venue licence be approved to change the appearance of the frontage of the premises to remove the exterior signage of the karaoke element of the business, with all conditions remaining unchanged including the opening hours.
Reasons
Paragraph 18 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 provides that the holder of a sexual entertainment venue (SEV) licence may at any time apply for any variation of the terms, conditions, or restrictions on or subject to which the licence is held.
The sub-committee noted that the sexual entertainment licence was already granted, and therefore the only decision for them to make was the variation to the licence to amend the frontage.
The Hampshire Constabulary Licensing Team have advised that they have no objection to the application.
The Sub-Committee noted that no objections have been raised. The Senior Licensing Officer confirmed that the Licensing Team was content with the application.
There was no compelling evidence presented to the Sub-Committee that would justify refusal of the application or any reason for amendments to the variations applied for.
There is a right of appeal full details of which will be provided in the written decision.
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