Agenda item

Decision:-

That the application for conversion and variation to a licence in respect of The George and Dragon, Victoria Street, Billingborough be agreed as submitted for the following hours for the sale of alcohol:-

11:00 to 00:00               Monday to Thursday       

11:00 to 00:30               Friday

11:00 to 01:00               Saturday

12:00 to 22:30               Sunday

Plus:

A further additional hour into the morning following every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for each May Bank Holiday, Spring/Whitsun Bank Holiday and every August Bank Holiday weekend.

A further additional hour into the morning following every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

A further additional hour for Christmas Eve.

A further additional hour for Boxing Day

To reflect existing New Year’s Eve/Day hours

subject to thirty minutes drinking up time, and subject to the following condition:

1.      That all doors and windows are shut when regulated entertainment takes place except for access and egress in case of emergency.

Note – applicant be asked to display a suitable notice requiring customers to show consideration to local residents when leaving the premises.

The Committee had before them the Head of Environmental Health and Licensing’s report ENV305 in relation to an application for conversion and variation to a licence for The George and Dragon, Victoria Street, Billingborough. A full copy of the application was attached as appendix 1 together with a map of the premises. 3 representations had been received from interested parties were attached as appendix 2.

A representative of the applicant was present at the meeting. The Chairman outlined the procedure that would be followed and introduced the Committee Members and Officers present. The applicant’s representative stated that he had been advised of the procedure that would be followed, which he understood.

The Head of Environmental Health and Licensing presented his report, drawing the attention of the Committee to the variations applied for, including use for indoor sporting events, live music (two in a bar), recorded music and dancing. He stated that 3 letters of representation had been received from interested parties. A member of the Committee clarified the residence of the complainants.

The applicant presented his case, emphasising that no representations had been received from the police, the fire service or the environmental health department. The application would allow dispersal over a longer period. The applicant’s representative stated that they would close all windows and doors, place signs asking patrons to respect local residents and meet with local residents to address any concerns.

Members of the Committee asked a variety of questions and clarified on and off sales.

The Head of Environmental Health and Licensing, in summing up, recommended that the committee consider the application for transfer and variation and reminded them of the representations received. The applicant then summed up and the officers and applicant left the room.

The Committee discussed the application. Following discussion, it was proposed, seconded and duly voted upon, that the application be agreed as submitted with thirty minutes drinking up time. A condition would be attached requiring the closure of all doors and windows during regulated entertainment. The Committee also requested that the applicant display notices asking patrons to leave the premises considerately.

The applicant and officers then returned to the meeting and were advised of the decision, as noted above. The Committee Support Officer advised the applicant that the decision could be requested for review at any time by any interested party.