Test Valley Borough Council Licensing Sub-Committee Meeting

Resolved:

That Councillor Budzynski be appointed as Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

There were no apologies for absence.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Licensing Manager presented the report to consider an application for a new Premises Licence in respect of Keepers Lodge, Whinwhistle Course Fishery, Whinwhistle Road, East Wellow, Romsey.

The applicant sought provision of live music, recorded music and supply of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises from 0800 to 2300 hours Monday to Sunday inclusive (NB the initial application incorrectly showed sale of alcohol until 2330 hours but the applicants have confirmed it should be 2300) with an extension on New Year’s Eve until 0030 hours.

The applicant was invited to address the Sub-Committee. Members were given the opportunity to ask questions of the applicants.

The Objectors were invited to address the Sub-Committee. Members were given the opportunity to ask questions.

The Supporters were invited to address the Sub-Committee. Members were given the opportunity to ask questions

All parties were given the opportunity to ask questions of each other.

The Chairman adjourned the meeting to enable the Sub-Committee to consider the matter.

On its return, the Committee were minded to grant the alcohol licence for the hours of 1200 hours to 2200 hours and not the hours originally applied for.

Resolved:

That the application for a new Premises Licence be granted, but subject to the

following Conditions:

1.  Licensable activity shall not be provided at any event which is described as or could be considered as a rally, festival or large event to which the general public might have access.

2.  Licensable activity shall only be provided within the building and external seating area and will not be permitted in any additional buildings or marquees in other locations around the Fishery.

3.  All staff engaged in the sale of alcohol must be trained on their responsibilities in preventing the sale of alcohol to persons aged under 18 and those that are drunk. In this respect the premises will operate a Challenge 25 policy.

4.  Live music provided externally shall be incidental or offered in such a way that it is not the primary attraction and the premises should restrict activity to non-amplified music outside provided by a choir, acoustic guitar, keyboard or small band consisting of no more than 5 members. Where amplified music is provided inside the building, doors and windows are required to be closed from 2100 hours (0030 hours on New Year’s Day). In any event all external and internal music shall cease by 2200 hours (0030 hours on New Year’s Day). Live music will be provided on no more than four occasions in any one calendar year.

5.  Irresponsible drink promotions will not be allowed.

6.  All licensable activity at the premises will be managed by the premises staff/management/owners i.e. responsibility shall not be passed to any third party.

7.  High strength, cheaper alcoholic products commonly described as alco-pops and similar will not be sold. High-strength beers, ciders and lagers in excess of 8% ABV will not be sold.

8.  Sales of alcohol will be restricted to campers and occupiers of caravans and motor homes, persons using the fishing lake and customers of the café i.e. the premises will not operate as a general off licence.

9.  Children aged under 16 years of age must be always accompanied by an adult. Children and young people under 18 years of age are not permitted to sit at the bar.