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The Sub-Committee considered the application for a new premises licence for the sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises between the hours of 10:00 and 21:00 Monday to Saturday and between 11:00 and 16:00 on Sunday.  The Sub-Committee also considered the relevant sections of the Council’s Licensing Policy and the National Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 (as amended).

The Licensing Compliance Officer informed the Sub-Committee that a new premises licence was sought for the sale of alcohol on and off the premises.  The only licensable activity being applied for was the sale of alcohol.  The on-sales element related to Corkage Ltd hosting select wine-tasting events throughout the year.  The applicant had outlined and submitted in part M of the application, what additional steps they would take to promote the four licensing objectives.  If the application was approved, those steps would be converted into relevant conditions and applied to the licence.  Between the 2-31 October 2015 the application was subject to consultation and advertised in accordance with the licensing regulations.  No representations or objections had been received from the Responsible Authorities.  Two representations had been received from other persons, primarily on the grounds of the prevention of public nuisance.  An increased level of nuisance was anticipated, in relation to noise, music, lighting, cigarette smoke and refuse.  Other issues referred to related to the safety of the public on the highway, provision of toilets and privacy and these fell outside the powers of the Licensing Sub-Committee.

Mr Dores, the applicant, made the following submissions in support of his application:

·         Mr and Mrs Dore had been residents of Guildford for the last ten years, they had a family, and a genuine desire to be good neighbours.

·         The request to have on-sale provision of alcohol was an integral concept of their business.  Tasting measures equated to small samples of 25ml, giving customers the opportunity to taste wines before buying them. 

·         There was also the option of sitting down at a table either indoors (x12 seats) or outdoors in the courtyard (x9 seats).  Owing to the weather it was anticipated that the courtyard would only be used in the summer months.

·         As part of the application, there was the provision to cater for up to fifty people (used very occasionally).  Such events would be hosted to promote specific producers of wine.  It was not envisaged that 50 people would be on site at the same time as they would come and go.

·         He confirmed that the general hours of operation would be less than those which had been applied for, the normal operating hours being 10am – 6pm (Monday – Wednesday), 10am – 8pm (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) and Sunday hours would remain the same at 11am – 4pm. 

·         In relation to questions over the applicant’s experience as a licence holder, he confirmed that he held a personal licence and had employed two additional members of staff specifically for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.