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An application has been received for a new Premises Licence for the premises known as ‘Branksome Beach Restaurant Kiosk’ to enable customers to consume food and drink on a decking structure proposed on the beach or elsewhere.

This matter is brought before the Sub-Committee for determination.

Present:

From BCP Council:

Nananka Randle, Licensing Manager

Tanya Coulter, Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee

Michelle Cutler, Clerk to the Sub-Committee

Mr Niall McCann, Solicitor, Keystone Law, representing the Applicant, Rockwater Sandbanks and Branksome Ltd

Mr Lee Wilson, Operations Director of Rockwater

Miss Kate Cross, proposed Designated Premises Supervisor

Objectors:

Mr McCarthy, presenting his own objection and also representing:

Mr and Mrs Wilkinson

Mr  and Mrs  Lawrence

Ms Glynn-Baker

Tea Colaianni

1 Anonymous

Cllr May Haines, presenting her own objection and representing 3 Anonymous objectors.

The Chair made introductions and explained the procedure for the hearing which was agreed by all parties.

The Chair confirmed that the supplementary evidence bundle submitted by Mr McCann, Solicitor on behalf of the Applicant, in advance of the hearing, had been received by the Sub-Committee.

The Licensing Manager presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated and a copy of which appears as Appendix A to these minutes in the Minute Book.

The Sub Committee was asked to consider an application made by Keystone Law, on behalf of Rockwater Sandbanks & Branksome Limited, for a premises licence for off sales to enable customers to consume food and drink on a decking structure proposed on the beach or elsewhere. The Licensing Authority had received 56 representations on the grounds that to grant the application it would undermine the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder, prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children from harm.

The Sub-Committee was advised that a number of conditions had been agreed between the Applicant and Dorset Police via mediation in advance of the hearing.

The Applicant had agreed to the proposal to amend the provision of off sales of alcohol to between 11:00hrs and 21:00hrs seven days a week, as opposed to between10:00hrs to 23:00hrs. As a result, Dorset Police had withdrawn its representation. A further 2 representations had been withdrawn following the successful mediation between the Applicant and Dorset Police.

During the course of the Hearing, Mr McCann offered a condition on the licence that when the kiosk was open, off sales from the restaurant would not be promoted.

The Clerk read out a written statement from Mr Bob Lister, objecting, as he could not attend the hearing due to other commitments.

During Councillor May Haines submissions, the Sub-Committee was informed that she had originally been asked to represent 5 residents, however, 1 resident had now withdrawn their representation following the conditions agreed between the Applicant and Dorset Police.

The Sub Committee asked various questions of all parties present and were grateful for the responses received. All parties had the opportunity to ask questions. All parties were invited to sum up before the Sub-Committee retired to make its decision.

The Legal Adviser explained that all parties to the application have the right to Appeal to the Magistrates Court within the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which the Applicant is notified by the Licensing Authority of this decision  ...  view the full minutes text for item 39