Decision -

That having considered all valid representations made by the parties to the hearing; valid written representations received during the statutory period, the published statement of licensing policy and relevant statutory guidance; the panel finds as follows:

That the live music exemption under the Live Music Act 2012 be dis-applied and the licence be subject to the following additional conditions:

1.    That noise prevention measures, including the use of a noise limiting device, levels to be agreed with the Council’s Environmental Health Department, shall be installed at the premises.

2.    That noise from amplified and non-amplified music, singing and speech arising from regulated entertainment at the premises shall not be audible at the nearest noise sensitive premises.

3.    That the hours of licensable activity for regulated entertainment shall be restricted on Monday to Sunday to 09.00 to 23.00 hours except statutory public holidays, which shall have an additional hour to those stated above.

4.    That, except for the purpose of access and egress, all external doors and windows be kept closed during periods of regulated entertainment.

5.    That the external areas be cleared of customers by 22.00 hours with appropriate signage displayed.

Reason - it is considered that the above conditions are necessary to
minimise noise disturbance to nearby residents – prevention of
public nuisance objective.

(Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)