Agenda and minutes

To note any changes in membership of the Committee made in accordance with Part 4B paragraph 5 of the Council’s Constitution.

There were no apologies or changes in membership.

To confirm as a true record the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 August 2023.

RESOLVED:

THAT the minutes of the meeting held on 9 August 2023 be approved.

To invite Members to declare any interest they might have in the matters on the agenda.

No declarations were received at this stage.

To consider any matters which, in the Chairman’s opinion, are urgent.

There were no items of urgent business.

The Licensing Officer presented the report and summarised the application. A representative of the applicant was in attendance. Questions were raised regarding the objections to the application, particularly regarding the potential for littering, noise disturbances, and criminal damage. The committee noted the mitigations in place to address these concerns. The committee sought clarification around the seasonal business operating hours and any anticipated increase in footfall.

The Committee retired to private session to consider their decision, and upon reconvening it was:

RESOLVED:

THAT upon receiving the report of the licensing section, oral and written evidence from the applicant, responsible authorities, and other persons, and having regard to the Guidance issued under s182 of the Licensing Act 2003 and the Isle of Wight Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the sub-committee hereby:

Grants the licence, in accordance with the application and with agreed conditions between the applicant and the Police Authority.

Reason:

as per reasons given within same report in order to promote the Licensing objectives and in particular the prevention of crime and disorder and in accordance with the Isle of Wight Councils Statement of Licensing Policy and the s182 guidance.

In reaching the above decision the sub-committee have had regard to the Human Rights Act 1998, and in particular Article 1 of the First Protocol, Article 8 and Article 6. The sub-committee consider this decision is proportionate and appropriate for the promotion of the 4 licensing objectives under the Licensing Act 2003.