Issue - meetings

Application for a new premises licence - Yates,113-117 Above Bar, Southampton SO14 7FH.

The Sub-Committee considered the report of the Service Director of Transactions and Universal Services for an application for a new premises licence in respect of Yates, 113-117 Above Bar, Southampton SO14 7FH

James Beaumont – Area Manager, Stonegate Pub Company; Jake Bradley, Designated Premises Supervisor; Andy Grimsey – Partner, Poppleston Allen Solicitors; Councillor Bogle and Phil Bates, Licensing Manager, Southampton City Council were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The Sub-Committee considered the decision in confidential session in accordance with the Licensing Act (Hearings) Regulations 2005.

RESOLVED that the premises licence be granted subject to the conditions (as amended by agreement at the hearing) set out within the operating schedule.

After private deliberation the Sub-Committee reconvened and the Chair read out the following decision:-

All parties will receive formal written confirmation of the decision and reasons.

The Sub-Committee has considered very carefully the application for a premises licence for Yates, 113-117 Above Bar, Southampton SO14 7FH

It has given due regard to the Licensing Act 2003, the Licensing Objectives, statutory guidance and the adopted statement of Licensing Policy, and in particular the relevant Cumulative Impact Policy

The Sub-Committee considered the report, and additional information submitted in advance of the hearing detailing an application for a premises licence in respect of Yates, 113-117 Above Bar, Southampton SO14 7FH.  The Sub-Committee considered the representations, both written and given orally today, by all parties. Human rights legislation has been borne in mind whilst making the decision. 

It was noted that one representation had been received objecting to the application from Southampton City Councillor.  There were no representations from any of the responsible authorities.

The applicant had agreed conditions with the police as set out within the report, relating to a number of matters including CCTV, the use of SIA door staff, the use of body worn video, ID scanning, training and details of records to be kept on the premises. 

At the commencement of the hearing the Licensing Manager, and the applicant’s solicitor, clarified and agreed the wording of conditions B5, B6, B9, and B11 to reflect that they applied at times when the venue is operating under its premises license as in condition B4, which details when SIA staff are required to be operating at the premises.

Having considered all the above evidence and after having heard from those present, the Sub-Committee determined to grant the Premises Licence as applied for, subject to the conditions (as varied above by agreement) set out within the operating schedule

Reasons

The Sub-Committee carefully considered the representation received, objecting to the application on the ground of the potential increase in public disorder and cumulative impact on limited police resources linked to the night time economy.

The premises was located within an area identified as suffering from high levels of antisocial behaviour, crime and disorder and, as a result, the Licensing Authority’s Licensing Policy relating to Cumulative Impact, creates a rebuttable presumption that applications of this nature will ordinarily be refused.  The  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12