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 Malthurst Petroleum Limited for the Variation of a Premises Licence under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of premises called MRH Ditton, 613 London Road, Ditton.  The application related to a change of the licenced hours for the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises. 

The Panel gave careful consideration to the written report of the Director of Central Services and Monitoring Officer, the application set out at Annex 4 to the report, and the written representations received during the statutory consultation period (as set out at Annex 6 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  The Panel was advised that the representation from Kent Police had been withdrawn following the agreement of the Applicant to the conditions proposed in an email from PC John Brooker dated 6 June 2016.  The Panel was further advised that the Environmental Protection Team had withdrawn its written representation following the agreement of the Applicant to condition 7 in the Kent Police conditions and clarification of the signage informing patrons not to sound car horns.  

The Panel listened carefully to the representations made by the Applicant and by local residents Mr M Morton and Mr A Townend 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 accompanying the application and to the following further conditions:-

Variation

Existing licence

Conditions:

1.         CCTV to be installed in and around the premises covering the internal and external areas accessed by customers;

2.         Written notices and signs will be prominently displayed in all public areas informing customers that they are subject to recording by means of CCTV;

3.         All CCTV cameras and recording equipment must be well maintained, kept in good working order and be subject to regular testing and inspection.  Records of all testing and inspections must be maintained at the premises;

4.         All images captured  ...  view the full minutes text for item LA 16/38

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.