Meeting documents
Licensing Decisions
Monday, 10th June, 2013
APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE- BOO BAR
The Application
The application for consideration is in respect of Boo Bar, 54 Abingdon Street.
The application proposes licensable as outlined in the application form (regulated entertainment and the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises) between 11am and 2am the following day.
The Applicant
The application is submitted by Ian Roache
Relevant Representations
There is one objector from
Local Policy Considerations
The premises is situated in the Town Centre Saturation area. The presumption is that the application will be refused and the onus is on the applicant to demonstrate that the premises licence if granted will not impact adversely on the licensing objectives
National Guidance
None
None
Background Papers
None
Determination
The Panel is requested to consider the application.
Record of Hearing
In accordance with the Licensing Act 2003
Panel Members
Councillors Hardy (in the Chair), Green and M Mitchell.
Declarations of Interests
There were no declarations of interest on this occasion.
Panel Advisers
Mrs S Davies, Principal Solicitor - Licensing
Mrs K McDonnell, Senior Democratic Services Adviser - Clerk to the Panel.
Applicant/Applicant's Representative(s) in attendance
Mr I Roche - Applicant
Mr Colbourne - Solicitor for the Applicant
Representors
Mr A Gilda - Objector
Mr Wyles - Objector's friend
Other Parties
None
Time permitted to speak
The Panel having regards to the written submissions, agreed that each party would be permitted to 15 minutes each.
Time Hearing Commenced
1:00 PM
Time Hearing Terminated
2:55 PM
PANEL'S REASONS FOR REACHING ITS DECISION
The Panel considered the evidence submitted by the applicant and their representative and the Objectors. This was considered in conjunction with the Council's Town Centre Saturation Policy.
The Panel were not satisfied that the operation of the premises would not add to the cumulative impact in the area.
PANEL DECISION
To refuse the application for a premises licence for Boo Bar, 54 Abingdon Street.
The Application
The application for consideration is in respect of Boo Bar, 54 Abingdon Street.
The application proposes licensable as outlined in the application form (regulated entertainment and the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises) between 11am and 2am the following day.
The Applicant
The application is submitted by Ian Roache
Relevant Representations
There is one objector from
Local Policy Considerations
The premises is situated in the Town Centre Saturation area. The presumption is that the application will be refused and the onus is on the applicant to demonstrate that the premises licence if granted will not impact adversely on the licensing objectives
National Guidance
None
Observations
None
Background Papers
None
Determination
The Panel is requested to consider the application.
Record of Hearing
In accordance with the Licensing Act 2003
Panel Members
Councillors Hardy (in the Chair), Green and M Mitchell.
Declarations of Interests
There were no declarations of interest on this occasion.
Panel Advisers
Mrs S Davies, Principal Solicitor - Licensing
Mrs K McDonnell, Senior Democratic Services Adviser - Clerk to the Panel.
Applicant/Applicant's Representative(s) in attendance
Mr I Roche - Applicant
Mr Colbourne - Solicitor for the Applicant
Representors
Mr A Gilda - Objector
Mr Wyles - Objector's friend
Other Parties
None
Time permitted to speak
The Panel having regards to the written submissions, agreed that each party would be permitted to 15 minutes each.
Time Hearing Commenced
1:00 PM
Time Hearing Terminated
2:55 PM
PANEL'S REASONS FOR REACHING ITS DECISION
The Panel considered the evidence submitted by the applicant and their representative and the Objectors. This was considered in conjunction with the Council's Town Centre Saturation Policy.
The Panel were not satisfied that the operation of the premises would not add to the cumulative impact in the area.
PANEL DECISION
To refuse the application for a premises licence for Boo Bar, 54 Abingdon Street.
