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 Heritage Taverns Limited for a Premises Licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of premises known as “The Farmhouse” at 97 High Street, West Malling.  The application related to the performance of live music; playing of recorded music; provision of late night refreshment 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 representation received during the statutory consultation period (as set out at Annex 5 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  The Panel was advised that the representation from Kent Police had been withdrawn following the agreement of the Applicant to the conditions proposed in the written representation dated 17 May 2016 set out at Annex 4 to the report.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 listened carefully to the representations made by Mr S Thomas, Solicitor, on behalf of the applicant, Mrs Chaussy (Owner) and Mr Mezes (Designated Premises Supervisor)

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.            No use of the rear outside area after 23:00 hours except for the purposes of smoking;

2.            There will be no new admissions to any part of the premises after 23:00 hours on any day;

3.            On Fridays 2 SIA door staff to be employed at the premises from 19:00 hours until half an hour after the close of the premises. One of whom shall have specific responsibility for the area at the rear  ...  view the full minutes text for item LA 16/41

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.