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Items
No. Item

1.

Election of Vice Chair

To appoint a Vice Chair to the Licensing Committee for the municipal year.

Minutes:

RESOLVED that Councillor Lewzey be elected as Vice Chair of the Committee for the 2014/15 municipal year.

2.

Apologies And Changes in Membership (If Any)

To note any changes in the membership of the Committee made in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.3.

Minutes:

The Committee noted that apologies had been received from Councillor Pope and Spicer.

 

It was noted that following receipt of the temporary resignation of Councillor Lloyd from the Committee, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, acting under delegated powers, had appointed Councillor Hammond to replace her for the purposes of this meeting.

3.

Minutes Of The Previous Meeting (Including Matters Arising) pdf icon PDF 29 KB

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 8 April 2014 and to deal with any matters arising, attached.

 

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 8 April 2014 be approved and signed as a correct record.

4.

Exclusion of the Press and Public

At a predetermined point during the consideration of all items the Committee may move into private session in order to receive legal advice when determining issues. The parties to the hearing, press and the public, unless otherwise excluded, will be invited to return immediately following that private session at which time the matter will be determined and the decision of the Committee will be announced.

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the parties to the hearing, press and public be excluded at a predetermined point in accordance with Section 100A(4) Local Government Act 1972 whilst the Committee reaches its decision. 

5.

Gambling Act 2005 - Application for a Large Casino Provisional Statement by Aspers Universal Ltd at the Proposed Royal Pier Waterfront Development pdf icon PDF 51 KB

To consider the report of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services seeking the Committee to consider and determine an application made by Aspers Universal Ltd for the grant of a provisional statement in respect of a large casino licence for new premises that will be part of the proposed new Royal Pier Waterfront development, attached.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application for a large casino provisional statement by Aspers Universal Ltd at the Proposed Royal Pier Waterfront Development.

 

Mr Heslop QC and Mr Noble (Aspers) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

 

The Committee heard a representation from Mr Linecar (Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society) in relation to the Kymeira application.  The issues raised were carried forward and considered in relation to the application.

 

All applications were heard before a decision was taken on any of the applications.

 

The Committee considered the decision in confidential session in accordance with the Local Government Act, 1972 Section 100A(4). 

 

RESOLVED

(i)  that a provisional decision be made to grant an application for a provisional statement to Aspers Universal Ltd for a large casino at the proposed Royal Pier Waterfront development, subject to two conditions agreed with the applicant, set out below;

 

Conditions

·  Prohibiting visibility of gambling facilities from the exterior of the premises;

·  Requiring the operation of Challenge 25.

 

(ii)  to exclude the default condition as to hours of operation.

 

After private deliberation the Committee reconvened and the Chair read the decision which included any conditions, however the full decision and reasons for the decision would follow.  All parties would receive written confirmation of the decision with reasons.

 

Reasons

 

The Committee has considered, in accordance with Schedule 9 paragraph 4 of the Gambling Act 2005, whether it would grant this provisional statement if it had power to grant more than one premises licence for Southampton. The Committee’s jurisdiction in that regard is governed by section 153 of the Gambling Act 2005 which requires the licensing authority to aim to permit the use of premises for gambling in so far as the authority thinks it:

 

(a)  in accordance with any relevant code of practice issued by the Gambling Commission;

(b)  in accordance with any relevant guidance issued by the Commission;

(c)  reasonably consistent with the licensing objectives (subject to (a) and (b));

(d)  in accordance with the authority’s gambling licensing policy (subject to (a) – (c).

 

In applying that test, the Committee may not have regard to the expected demand for the proposed facility (s 153)(3)) and nor may it have regard to whether the proposal is likely to be permitted in accordance with planning or building law (s 210). This approach applies both to the principle of the licence sought and to the application to exclude the default condition relating to hours of operation. The Committee may not have regard to information which is relevant at Stage 2 of the Schedule 9 procedure unless it is also relevant to the determination at Stage 1 (see Regulation 6 of the Gambling (Inviting Competing Applications for Large and Small Casino Premises Licences) Regulations 2008 and paragraph 4.4 of the Secretary of State’s Code of Practice). Furthermore, the Committee may not at this stage have regard to whether any of the competing applications is more deserving of being granted (Schedule 9 paragraph 4(2)(a) Gambling  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

6.

Gambling Act 2005 - Application for a Large Casino Provisional Statement by Genting Casinos UK Ltd at the Proposed Royal Pier Waterfront Development pdf icon PDF 51 KB

To consider the report of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services seeking the Committee to consider and determine an application made by Genting Casinos UK Ltd for the grant of a provisional statement in respect of a large casino licence for new premises that will be part of the proposed new Royal Pier Waterfront development, attached.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application for a large casino provisional statement by Genting Casinos UK Ltd at the Proposed Royal Pier Waterfront Development.

 

Mr Roberts (Solicitor), Mr Myers and Ms Atkinson (Genting Casinos UK Ltd) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

 

The Committee heard a representation from Mr Linecar (Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society) in relation to the Kymeira application.  The issues raised were carried forward and considered in relation to the application.

 

The Committee noted that the representations from Hampshire Constabulary and Southampton City Council, as licensing authority had been withdrawn.

 

The Committee considered the decision in confidential session in accordance with the Local Government Act, 1972 Section 100A(4). 

 

RESOLVED

(i)  that a provisional decision be made to grant the application for a provisional statement to Genting Casinos UK Ltd for a large casino at the proposed Royal Pier Waterfront Development, subject to two conditions agreed with the applicant, set out below;

 

Conditions

·  Prohibiting visibility of gambling facilities from the exterior of the premises;

·  Requiring the operation of Challenge 25.

 

(ii)  to exclude the default condition as to hours of operation.

 

After private deliberation the Committee reconvened and the Chair read the decision which included any conditions, however the full decision and reasons for the decision would follow.  All parties would receive written confirmation of the decision with reasons.

 

Reasons

 

The Committee has considered, in accordance with Schedule 9 paragraph 4 of the Gambling Act 2005, whether it would grant this provisional statement if it had power to grant more than one premises licence for Southampton. The Committee’s jurisdiction in that regard is governed by section 153 of the Gambling Act 2005 which requires the licensing authority to aim to permit the use of premises for gambling in so far as the authority thinks it:

 

(a)  in accordance with any relevant code of practice issued by the Gambling Commission;

(b)  in accordance with any relevant guidance issued by the Commission;

(c)  reasonably consistent with the licensing objectives (subject to (a) and (b));

(d)  in accordance with the authority’s gambling licensing policy (subject to (a) – (c).

 

In applying that test, the Committee may not have regard to the expected demand for the proposed facility (s 153)(3)) and nor may it have regard to whether the proposal is likely to be permitted in accordance with planning or building law (s 210). This approach applies both to the principle of the licence sought and to the application to exclude the default condition relating to hours of operation. The Committee may not have regard to information which is relevant at Stage 2 of the Schedule 9 procedure unless it is also relevant to the determination at Stage 1 (see Regulation 6 of the Gambling (Inviting Competing Applications for Large and Small Casino Premises Licences) Regulations 2008 and paragraph 4.4 of the Secretary of State’s Code of Practice). Furthermore, the Committee may not at this stage have regard to whether any of the competing applications  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

7.

Gambling Act 2005 - Application for a Large Casino Provisional Statement by Global Gaming Ventures (RP) Ltd at the Proposed Royal Pier Waterfront Development pdf icon PDF 51 KB

To consider the report of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services seeking the Committee to consider and determine an application made by Global Gaming Ventures (RP) Ltd for the grant of a provisional statement in respect of a large casino licence for new premises that will be part of the proposed new Royal Pier Waterfront development, attached.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered the application for a large casino provisional statement by Global Gaming Ventures (RP) Ltd at the proposed Royal Pier Waterfront Development.

 

Mr Macgregor (Solicitor) was present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

 

The Committee heard a representation from Mr Linecar (Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society) in relation to the Kymeira application.  The issues raised were carried forward and considered in relation to the application.

 

The Committee noted that the representations from Hampshire Constabulary and Southampton City Council, as licensing authority had been withdrawn.

 

All applications were heard before any decision was taken on the applications.

 

The Committee considered the decision in confidential session in accordance with the Local Government Act, 1972 Section 100A(4). 

 

RESOLVED

(i)  that a provisional decision be made to grant the application for a provisional statement to Global Ventures (RP) Ltd at the proposed Royal Pier Waterfront development, subject to three conditions agreed with the applicant, set out below;

 

Conditions

·  Prohibiting visibility of gambling facilities from the exterior of the premises;

·  Requiring the operation of Challenge 25;

·  Preventing access to the smoking terrace except via the casino.

 

(ii)  to exclude the default condition as to hours of operation.

 

After private deliberation the Committee reconvened and the Chair read the decision which included any conditions, however the full decision and reasons for the decision would follow.  All parties would receive written confirmation of the decision with reasons.

 

Reasons

The Committee has considered, in accordance with Schedule 9 paragraph 4 of the Gambling Act 2005, whether it would grant this provisional statement if it had power to grant more than one premises licence for Southampton. The Committee’s jurisdiction in that regard is governed by section 153 of the Gambling Act 2005 which requires the licensing authority to aim to permit the use of premises for gambling in so far as the authority thinks it:

 

(a)  in accordance with any relevant code of practice issued by the Gambling Commission;

(b)  in accordance with any relevant guidance issued by the Commission;

(c)  reasonably consistent with the licensing objectives (subject to (a) and (b));

(d)  in accordance with the authority’s gambling licensing policy (subject to (a) – (c).

 

In applying that test, the Committee may not have regard to the expected demand for the proposed facility (s 153)(3)) and nor may it have regard to whether the proposal is likely to be permitted in accordance with planning or building law (s 210). This approach applies both to the principle of the licence sought and to the application to exclude the default condition relating to hours of operation. The Committee may not have regard to information which is relevant at Stage 2 of the Schedule 9 procedure unless it is also relevant to the determination at Stage 1 (see Regulation 6 of the Gambling (Inviting Competing Applications for Large and Small Casino Premises Licences) Regulations 2008 and paragraph 4.4 of the Secretary of State’s Code of Practice). Furthermore, the Committee may not at this stage  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

8.

Gambling Act 2005 - Application for a Large Casino Provisional Statement by Global Gaming Ventures (Southampton) Ltd at the Proposed Watermark West Quay Development pdf icon PDF 50 KB

To consider the report of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services seeking the Committee to consider and determine an application made by Global Gaming Ventures (Southampton) Ltd for the grant of a provisional statement in respect of a large casino licence for new premises that will be part of the proposed new Watermark West Quay development, attached.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application for a large casino provisional statement by Global Gaming Ventures (Southampton) Ltd.

 

Mr Macgregor (Solicitor) was present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

 

The Committee noted that the representations from Hampshire Constabulary and Southampton City Council, as licensing authority had been withdrawn.

 

All applications were heard before any decision was taken on the applications.

 

The Committee considered the decision in confidential session in accordance with the Local Government Act, 1972 Section 100A(4). 

 

RESOLVED

(i)  that a provisional decision be made to grant an application for a provisional statement to Global Gaming Ventures (Southampton) Ltd at the proposed Watermark West Quay development, subject to two conditions agreed with the applicant, set out below;

 

Conditions

·  Prohibiting visibility of gambling facilities from the exterior of the premises;

·  Requiring the operation of Challenge 25.

 

(ii)  to exclude the default condition as to hours of operation

 

After private deliberation the Committee reconvened and the Chair read the decision which included any conditions, however the full decision and reasons for the decision would follow.  All parties would receive written confirmation of the decision with reasons.

 

Reasons

 

The Committee has considered, in accordance with Schedule 9 paragraph 4 of the Gambling Act 2005, whether it would grant this provisional statement if it had power to grant more than one premises licence for Southampton. The Committee’s jurisdiction in that regard is governed by section 153 of the Gambling Act 2005 which requires the licensing authority to aim to permit the use of premises for gambling in so far as the authority thinks it:

 

(a)  in accordance with any relevant code of practice issued by the Gambling Commission;

(b)  in accordance with any relevant guidance issued by the Commission;

(c)  reasonably consistent with the licensing objectives (subject to (a) and (b));

(d)  in accordance with the authority’s gambling licensing policy (subject to (a) – (c).

 

In applying that test, the Committee may not have regard to the expected demand for the proposed facility (s 153)(3)) and nor may it have regard to whether the proposal is likely to be permitted in accordance with planning or building law (s 210). This approach applies both to the principle of the licence sought and to the application to exclude the default condition relating to hours of operation. The Committee may not have regard to information which is relevant at Stage 2 of the Schedule 9 procedure unless it is also relevant to the determination at Stage 1 (see Regulation 6 of the Gambling (Inviting Competing Applications for Large and Small Casino Premises Licences) Regulations 2008 and paragraph 4.4 of the Secretary of State’s Code of Practice). Furthermore, the Committee may not at this stage have regard to whether any of the competing applications is more deserving of being granted (Schedule 9 paragraph 4(2)(a) Gambling Act 2005). The Committee confirms that it has obeyed all of these requirements.

 

In the absence of any objections, the Committee is satisfied that the relevant  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

9.

Gambling Act 2005 - Application for a Large Casino Provisional Statement by Grosvenor Casinos Ltd to be Developed at Leisureworld West Quay Road pdf icon PDF 48 KB

To consider the report of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services seeking the Committee to consider and determine an application made by Grosvernor Casinos Ltd for the grant of a provisional statement in respect of a large casino licence for premises at Leisureworld, West Quay Road, attached.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application for a large casino provisional statement by Grosvenor Casinos Ltd to be developed at Leisureworld West Quay Road.

 

Mr Wade and Mr Bishop (Rank) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

 

All applications were heard before any decision was taken on the applications.

 

The Committee considered the decision in confidential session in accordance with the Local Government Act, 1972 Section 100A(4). 

 

RESOLVED

(i)  that a provisional decision be made to grant an application for a provisional statement to Grosvenor Casinos Ltd to be developed at Leisureworld West Quay Road, subject to two conditions agreed with the applicant, set out below;

 

Conditions

·  Prohibiting visibility of gambling facilities from the exterior of the premises;

·  Requiring the operation of Challenge 25.

 

(ii)  to exclude the default condition as to hours of operation

 

After private deliberation the Committee reconvened and the Chair read the decision which included any conditions, however the full decision and reasons for the decision would follow.  All parties would receive written confirmation of the decision with reasons.

 

Reasons

 

The Committee has considered, in accordance with Schedule 9 paragraph 4 of the Gambling Act 2005, whether it would grant this provisional statement if it had power to grant more than one premises licence for Southampton. The Committee’s jurisdiction in that regard is governed by section 153 of the Gambling Act 2005 which requires the licensing authority to aim to permit the use of premises for gambling in so far as the authority thinks it:

 

(a)  in accordance with any relevant code of practice issued by the Gambling Commission;

(b)  in accordance with any relevant guidance issued by the Commission;

(c)  reasonably consistent with the licensing objectives (subject to (a) and (b));

(d)  in accordance with the authority’s gambling licensing policy (subject to (a) – (c).

 

In applying that test, the Committee may not have regard to the expected demand for the proposed facility (s 153)(3)) and nor may it have regard to whether the proposal is likely to be permitted in accordance with planning or building law (s 210). This approach applies both to the principle of the licence sought and to the application to exclude the default condition relating to hours of operation. The Committee may not have regard to information which is relevant at Stage 2 of the Schedule 9 procedure unless it is also relevant to the determination at Stage 1 (see Regulation 6 of the Gambling (Inviting Competing Applications for Large and Small Casino Premises Licences) Regulations 2008 and paragraph 4.4 of the Secretary of State’s Code of Practice). Furthermore, the Committee may not at this stage have regard to whether any of the competing applications is more deserving of being granted (Schedule 9 paragraph 4(2)(a) Gambling Act 2005). The Committee confirms that it has obeyed all of these requirements.

 

In the absence of any objection, the Committee is satisfied that the relevant tests have been met and that it is appropriate to make a provisional decision  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

10.

Gambling Act 2005 - Application for a Large Casino Provisional Statement by Grosvenor Casinos Ltd at the Proposed Royal Pier Waterfront Development pdf icon PDF 51 KB

To consider the report of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services seeking the Committee to consider and determine an application made by Grosvernor Casinos Ltd for the grant of a provisional statement in respect of a large casino licence for new premises that will be part of the proposed new Royal Pier Waterfront development, attached.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application for a large casino provisional statement by Grosvenor Casinos Ltd at the proposed Royal Pier Waterfront development.

 

Mr Wade and Mr Bishop (Rank) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

 

The Committee heard a representation from Mr Linecar (Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society) in relation to the Kymeira application.  The issues raised were carried forward and considered in relation to the application.

 

All applications were heard before any decision was taken on the applications.

 

The Committee considered the decision in confidential session in accordance with the Local Government Act, 1972 Section 100A(4). 

 

RESOLVED

(i)  that a provisional decision be made to grant an application for a provisional statement to Grosvenor Casinos Ltd at the proposed Royal Pier Waterfront development, subject to two conditions agreed with the applicant set out below;

 

Conditions

·  Prohibiting visibility of gambling facilities from the exterior of the premises;

·  Requiring the operation of Challenge 25.

 

(ii)  to exclude the default condition as to hours of operation.

 

After private deliberation the Committee reconvened and the Chair read the decision which included any conditions, however the full decision and reasons for the decision would follow.  All parties would receive written confirmation of the decision with reasons.

 

Reasons

 

The Committee has considered, in accordance with Schedule 9 paragraph 4 of the Gambling Act 2005, whether it would grant this provisional statement if it had power to grant more than one premises licence for Southampton. The Committee’s jurisdiction in that regard is governed by section 153 of the Gambling Act 2005 which requires the licensing authority to aim to permit the use of premises for gambling in so far as the authority thinks it:

 

(a)  in accordance with any relevant code of practice issued by the Gambling Commission;

(b)  in accordance with any relevant guidance issued by the Commission;

(c)  reasonably consistent with the licensing objectives (subject to (a) and (b));

(d)  in accordance with the authority’s gambling licensing policy (subject to (a) – (c).

 

In applying that test, the Committee may not have regard to the expected demand for the proposed facility (s 153)(3)) and nor may it have regard to whether the proposal is likely to be permitted in accordance with planning or building law (s 210). This approach applies both to the principle of the licence sought and to the application to exclude the default condition relating to hours of operation. The Committee may not have regard to information which is relevant at Stage 2 of the Schedule 9 procedure unless it is also relevant to the determination at Stage 1 (see Regulation 6 of the Gambling (Inviting Competing Applications for Large and Small Casino Premises Licences) Regulations 2008 and paragraph 4.4 of the Secretary of State’s Code of Practice). Furthermore, the Committee may not at this stage have regard to whether any of the competing applications is more deserving of being granted (Schedule 9 paragraph 4(2)(a) Gambling Act 2005). The Committee confirms that it has obeyed  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

11.

Gambling Act 2005 - Application for a Large Casino Provisional Statement by Kymeira Casino Ltd at the Proposed Royal Pier Waterfront Development pdf icon PDF 51 KB

To consider the report of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services seeking the Committee to consider and determine an application made by Kymeira Casino Ltd for the grant of a provisional statement in respect of a large casino licence for new premises that will be part of the proposed new Royal Pier Waterfront development, attached.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered an application for a large casino provisional statement by Kymeira Casino Ltd at the proposed Royal Pier Waterfront development.

 

Mr Walsh QC and Mr Nayek (Kymeira) and Mr Linecar (Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

 

The Committee noted that the representations from Hampshire Constabulary and Southampton City Council, as licensing authority had been withdrawn.

 

All applications were heard before any decision was taken on the applications.

 

The Committee considered the decision in confidential session in accordance with the Local Government Act, 1972 Section 100A(4). 

 

RESOLVED

(i)  that a provisional decision be made to grant an application for a provisional statement to Kymeira Casino Ltd at the proposed Royal Pier Waterfront development, subject to four conditions agreed with the applicant, set out below;

 

Conditions

·  Prohibiting visibility of gambling facilities from the exterior of the premises;

·  Preventing access directly from the restaurant into the casino via the doors marked “controlled doors”;

·  Requiring the operation of Challenge 25;

·  Requiring the entry to the restaurant and any other secondary entrances to the casino to be supervised by staff who shall be SIA-qualified unless the need for such qualification is exempted under legislation, the controls at such entrances to be the same as those operated at the principal entrance.

 

(ii)  to exclude the default condition as to hours of operation.

 

After private deliberation the Committee reconvened and the Chair read the decision which included any conditions, however the full decision and reasons for the decision would follow.  All parties would receive written confirmation of the decision with reasons.

 

Reasons

 

The Committee has considered, in accordance with Schedule 9 paragraph 4 of the Gambling Act 2005, whether it would grant this provisional statement if it had power to grant more than one premises licence for Southampton. The Committee’s jurisdiction in that regard is governed by section 153 of the Gambling Act 2005 which requires the licensing authority to aim to permit the use of premises for gambling in so far as the authority thinks it:

(a)  in accordance with any relevant code of practice issued by the Gambling Commission;

(b)  in accordance with any relevant guidance issued by the Commission;

(c)  reasonably consistent with the licensing objectives (subject to (a) and (b));

(d)  in accordance with the authority’s gambling licensing policy (subject to (a) – (c).

 

In applying that test, the Committee may not have regard to the expected demand for the proposed facility (s 153)(3)) and nor may it have regard to whether the proposal is likely to be permitted in accordance with planning or building law (s 210). This approach applies both to the principle of the licence sought and to the application to exclude the default condition relating to hours of operation. The Committee may not have regard to information which is relevant at Stage 2 of the Schedule 9 procedure unless it is also relevant to the determination at Stage 1 (see Regulation 6  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.