To elect a Chairman for the meeting.

Cllrs:   Mrs A Barker

            R D Berry (Chairman)

            A Shadbolt

To receive from Members any declarations of interest.

There were no declarations of interest.

Mrs Theresa Jackson.

The Vicars Inn, 68 Church Lane, Arlesey, Beds., SG15 6UX.

Cllr A Barker (Central Bedfordshire Council)

Cllr R D Berry (Central Bedfordshire Council)

Cllr A Shadbolt (Central Bedfordshire Council)

Mrs M James – Principal Public Protection Officer (Licensing) (Central Bedfordshire Council)

Mr L Manning – Committee Services Officer (Central Bedfordshire Council)

Miss L McShane – Legal Services Manager – Commercial (Central Bedfordshire Council)

Mrs T Jackson (Applicant)

Mr G Jackson (Applicant’s son)

Mrs S Strickland (Objector)

Mr N Strickland (Objector’s son)

Mrs Strickland objected to the application on the grounds of prevention of public nuisance (noise disturbance).

To note the procedure for hearing applications under the Licensing Act 2003 (copy attached).

The procedure for the hearing of applications made under the Licensing Act 2003 was noted.

To note the four Licensing Objectives (copy attached).

The four Licensing Objectives were noted.

To note an extract from chapter 2 of the amended guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 which provides advice relating to public nuisance (copy attached).

An extract from chapter 2 of the amended guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 which provided guidance relating to Public Nuisance was noted.

To determine an application for a variation to the premises licence for The Vicars Inn, Arlesey, made under the Licensing Act 2003, to which an objection from a member of the public has been received.

The Sub-Committee considered a report from the Community Services Director which asked Members to determine an application for a variation to the Premises Licence for the Vicars Inn, 68 Church Lane, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, made under the Licensing Act 2003, to which an objection had been received from a member of the public.

The variation sought the following:

·         To extend the hours for the playing of recorded background music indoors only from 12.00 hours – 23.00 hours to 12.00 hours – 24.00 hours Monday to Sunday

·         To extend the hours for the provision of late night refreshment both indoors and outdoors from 12.00 hours – 23.00 hours to 12.00 hours – 24.00 hours Monday to Sunday

·         To extend the hours for the supply of alcohol for consumption both on and off the premises from 12.00 hours – 23.00 hours to 12.00 hours – 24.00 hours Monday to Sunday

·         To extend the hours the premises were open to the public from 12.00 hours – 23.00 hours to 12.00 hours – 24.00 hours Monday to Sunday

The Chairman introduced the Members and officers present.  The applicant and objector then introduced themselves and those persons accompanying them.

The Chairman outlined the procedure to be followed.

The Principal Public Protection Officer (Licensing) introduced the Community Services Director’s report.  Copies of the Land Registry current title plan, the Applicant’s application form to vary the Premises Licence and the objection received from a member of the public in the form of a representation were attached to the report at Appendices A, B and C respectively.

The Chairman then invited Members to ask questions of the Principal Public Protection Officer (Licensing).  In response to a query from the Chairman the Principal Public Protection Officer (Licensing) confirmed that there had been no recorded noise complaints against the premises since the Licence was granted and no representations had been made by any responsible authority concerning the application.

The Principal Public Protection Officer (Licensing) had no points requiring clarification.

The Chairman invited the applicant to introduce her case.  The applicant explained that she wanted to vary the Premises Licence to extend the public opening hours because the domino and cribbage teams sometimes found it necessary to play for longer than the current public opening hours permitted.  The application was therefore to ensure that the teams could continue to play within authorised opening hours.  She added that the recorded music to be played during the extended opening hours would be background music only. 

No witnesses were called by the applicant.

No documentary evidence was produced by the applicant.

There were no questions by the members of the Sub-Committee.

The Chairman invited the objector to introduce her case.  The objector explained that before purchasing the property next door to The Vicars Inn she had made enquiries and established that it was a small, quiet pub with a family atmosphere.  However, the application had given rise to concerns because her family’s bedrooms were the back of the house and the Vicars Inn car park  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22.