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Application for the variation of a Premises Licence To determine an application for the variation of a premises licence. Additional documents: Minutes: The Chairman introduced members of the panel to the applicants and public speakers.
The procedure for determining an application for the variation of a premises licence was read to the applicants.
The Licensing Team Leader read out a summary of the report.
The Chairman invited public speakers to give statements to the panel.
R Jones said he had good relations with the hotel but the change in policy was concerning. There had been a particularly loud disturbance on the previous Friday. Smoking and drinking had occurred outside the hotel and was inconsiderate to neighbours. He said his wife was disabled, which meant that they found it difficult to leave the house and lack of parking space meant that cars blocked up the street.
R Garvey said R Jones had summarised many of his points. He had already experienced disturbance from outside the hotel, including noise and debris. A change in the hotel’s licencing policy would provide the potential for further future disturbance.
J Rowe said he agreed with points made by the two previous speakers. He would like to see the hotel succeed, but he had experienced disturbance over the past few nights. One particular issue would appear to be the application to serve alcohol to bona fide guests at times when the hotel was not permitted to sell alcohol to the public.
Councillor Light said she had received representations from three residents of Saffron Walden who were not in favour of varying the premises licence. It could create more potential for public nuisance and was not consistent with the quiet and tranquil atmosphere of Saffron Walden. There could also be increased traffic problems. She welcomed a good venue in Saffron Walden but would not like to see the licence extended.
In response to a question from members, P Warne said that licensing hours were outlined within hotel operating procedures and part of this advised respect for residents. A set of housekeeping rules was a work in progress.
P Warne clarified the meaning of bona fide guests. Legally, they were defined as a guest vouched for by the resident of the hotel. The Solicitor confirmed that this was a correct legal definition of bona fide guests.
P Warne said the point of the application to vary the licence was to give residents the opportunity to come in late and have a drink with a friend, rather than with a large group of people. It would be good for the hotel to offer such a facility.
In response to a question from members, P Warne said Greene King was the owner of the Saffron Hotel, but Messrs Clarke and Eden managed the property on a day to day basis.
Members emphasised that public safety and the potential for public nuisance were very important.
Members and P Warne, on behalf of the applicant, agreed to amend the proposed application to ensure that only hotel residents could purchase alcohol outside of ordinary hours, although their bona fide guests would still be able to ... view the full minutes text for item 60. |