Agenda and minutes

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 28th February, 2024 10.15 am

Venue: Committee Room, First Floor, BCP Civic Centre Annex, St Stephen's Rd, Bournemouth BH2 6LL. View directions

Contact: Michelle Cutler Email: michelle.cutler@bcpcouncil.gov.uk Democratic Services  Email: democratic.services@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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107.

Election of Chair

To elect a Chair of this meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee.

Minutes:

RESOLVED that Councillor Farquhar be elected Chairman of the Sub-Committee for the duration of the meeting.

 

Voting: Unanimous

 

108.

Apologies

To receive any apologies for absence from Members.

Minutes:

No apologies for absence were received.

109.

Declarations of Interests

Councillors are requested to declare any interests on items included in this agenda. Please refer to the workflow on the preceding page for guidance.

Declarations received will be reported at the meeting.

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

110.

Protocol for Public Speaking at Licensing Hearings pdf icon PDF 211 KB

The protocol for public speaking at Licensing Sub Committee hearings is included with the agenda sheet for noting.

Minutes:

The protocol for public speaking was noted.

111.

Application to Vary Premises Licence at 4 The Triangle, Bournemouth, BH2 5RY pdf icon PDF 158 KB

The Licensing Authority has received an application to vary the premises licence for the premises known as ‘The Vibe’, 4 The Triangle, Bournemouth, BH2 5RY.

 

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

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Attendance:

 

BCP Council:

 

Ellie King – Licensing Officer

Linda Cole – Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee

Michelle Cutler – Clerk to the Sub-Committee

 

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

 

The Licensing Officer presented the 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 to vary the premises licence for the premises known as ‘The Vibe’, 4 the Triangle, Bournemouth, BH2 5RY.

 

The application prompted a representation by Dorset Police under the Prevention of Crime and Disorder and Public Safety licensing objectives.

 

A supplementary pack of information had been submitted on behalf of Dorset Police after the report was published, a copy of which had been circulated and which appears as Appendix B to these minutes in the Minute Book.

 

A supplementary document had also been submitted by the Applicant after the report was published, a copy of which had been circulated and which appears as Appendix C to these minutes in the Minute Book.

 

The following persons attended the Hearing and addressed the Sub-Committee to expand on the points made in their written submissions:

 

David Crank, Agent, representing the applicant

William Mouhana, the applicant

 

Vanessa Rosales, Dorset Police, objecting

Louise Busfield – Dorset Police, objecting

 

The Sub-Committee asked various questions of all parties present and was grateful for the responses received. All parties had the opportunity to ask questions.

 

During the hearing, Mr Crank offered a reduction in the times sought. He advised that the applicant would be willing to stop all licensable activities at 04:00hrs and close the premises at 04:30hrs.  He confirmed that if the request to vary the hours was granted, the last entry time to the premises would be amended to 03:00 hrs, one hour before the end of licensable activities.

All parties were invited to sum up before the Sub-Committee retired to make its decision. Before concluding the Hearing, the Legal Advisor advised all parties of the right of appeal. 

 

RESOLVED that the application to vary the premises licence in respect of the premises known as ‘The Vibe’ (to be rebranded to ‘Diva’), 4 The Triangle, Bournemouth, BH2 5RY to increase the licensable hours for Live and Recorded Music, Performance of Dance and Supply of Alcohol (on sales only) to allow the premises to open later and to add the ‘Provision of anything of a similar description to live music, recorded music or performances of dance’ licensable activity and amend two conditions already included in the licence be GRANTED with the following amendments to timings: 

 

·       The terminal hour for all licensable activities, including the supply of alcohol shall be 04:00 seven days a week.

·       The premises shall close at 04:30 seven days a week.

·       Last entry to the premises shall be 03:00hrs on any day.

Condition 2.18 of Annex 2 – Conditions consistent with the operating schedule of the Premises Licence  ...  view the full minutes text for item 111.