Agenda and draft minutes

The Sub-Committee comprised of Councillor Gerry Blaikie (Chair) Councillor Martin Bottoms and Councillor Sally Maddocks.

The Legal Adviser was Daniel Spencer, Solicitor.

The Democratic Support Officer was Sarah Moorghen.

The Licensing Officer was Mr David Eglin.

The Licensing Sub-Committee are to determine an application for a Premise Licence submitted under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 by Wennington Hall Limited, Station House, Station Road, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9RT.The hearing was held in light of relevant representations received by other persons as defined under the Licensing Act 2003.

The applicant was represented by Mr Warren Bennet commercial director for group and their legal representative was Mr Malcolm Ireland from Messrs Harrison Drury Solicitors.

The Chair explained the procedure to those present and stated that the hearing would be a discussion led by the licensing authority.

Parties present introduced themselves.

The Licensing Officer, Mr Eglin, introduced the report, and stated that the application was for a premises licence to facilitate the following:

Provision of Plays & Films Monday – Sunday 10:00 until 02:00

Regulated Entertainment Monday – Sunday 10:00 until 02:00

(Provision of Live & Recorded Music and Performance of Dance)

Late Night Refreshment Monday – Sunday 23:00 until 02:00

Sale & Supply of Alcohol Monday – Sunday 00:00 until 23:59 (Residents)

Monday – Sunday 10:00 until 02:00 (Non-Residents)

During the statutory 28-day consultation period the Council received one relevant representation from “Other Persons” as defined by The Act, that being from xxxxxxxxxxxx who reside in close proximity to the premises. The details of the representation were attached at Appendix No.2. to the report.

The concerns of xxxxxxxxxxxx relate predominantly to public nuisance where it is perceived that should Members seek to grant this licence then there would be strong likelihood of an increase to noise nuisance in respect of neighbouring residential premises. Further, they believe that to allow licensable activities to continue until 02:00 hours would have a detrimental impact on the naturally quiet ambience in the hamlet of Wennington as a whole and that midnight was sufficiently realistic concluding time for such a wedding and conference venue.

Mr Ireland made representations on behalf of the applicant detailing the history and makeup of the applicant company, referring to the documents that they had previously submitted to the Sub-committee, which included information that they intended to refer to. The Sub-Committee confirmed that they had received the documents in advance of the hearing.

Mr Ireland also confirmed that since his involvement with the company in 2007 there have been no licensing issues, and that they are a good and responsible operator. He stated that the operator was investing in the building and creating jobs for the area.

Mr Ireland went through the application, highlighting that there were no representations from relevant parties but there was one objection from a local resident. They outlined that they had engaged with the local communities, which evidences the steps that have been taken to reassure the local community.

Mr Ireland stated that they understood the residents’ concerns regarding noise;  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.