Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest made in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

The Panel gave consideration to an application made by FirestationTN Limited for a Premises Licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of premises known as “The Old Fire Station” at Castle Street, Tonbridge.  The application related to the performance of plays; exhibition of films; performance of live music; playing of recorded music; performance of dance; and supply of alcohol. 

The Panel gave careful consideration to the written report of the Director of Central Services and Monitoring Officer, the application set out at Annex 3 to the report, and the written representations received during the statutory consultation period (as set out at Annex 4 to the report).  The Panel was advised that the representation from Kent Police had been withdrawn following the agreement of the Applicant to the conditions proposed in the written representation dated 17 May 2016 set out at Annex 4 to the report.  The Panel was further advised that the Environmental Protection Team was content with the noise management plan which had been submitted by the Applicant. 

The Panel listened carefully to the representations made by Mr R Collins and Mr Goode and by local residents Mrs Gregory, Ms Hoyle and Mr Stillwell who made particular reference to their concerns in respect of the proximity of residential properties to the proposed licensed premises. 

The Panel was mindful of its obligations under Section 18(3) of the Licensing Act 2003, which stated that, having regard to the relevant representations, the Licensing Authority must take such of the steps set out in Section 18(4) (if any) as it considers appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives.   The Panel had particular regard to the provisions of Chapter 9 of the amended guidance issued under Section 182 of the 2003 Act.  Having had regard to the representations, both written and oral, and in accordance with the objectives contained within the Licensing Policy of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, the Licensing and Appeals Committee, sitting as a Panel

RESOLVED:  That the Premises Licence be granted subject to the mandatory conditions as set out in the Licensing Act 2003, such conditions as are consistent with the operating schedule and to the following further conditions:-

Conditions:

1.         Signs will be clearly displayed at all exits requesting patrons leave the premises and area quietly;

2.         Challenge 25 will operate at all times within the premises and sufficient signage will be displayed to ensure that patrons are aware;

3.         All staff will have received training in the sale of alcohol including Challenge 25 and refusals.  Records of all such training shall be kept and made available to Police, Local Authority or Trading Standards Officers upon request;

4.         A refusals register will be kept detailing all refusals made for the sale of alcohol, this will include the date, time, reason for refusal and member of staff making refusal;

5.         Bottle Bins will not be used between 20:00 hours and  ...  view the full minutes text for item LA 16/35

The Chairman to move that the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting during consideration of any items the publication of which would disclose exempt information

There were no items considered in private.