Agenda and draft minutes

The Sub-committee to appoint a Chair for the meeting.

Resolved that Councillor Thirlaway be appointed Chair for the meeting.

Members of the Sub-committee are invited to declare any registerable and/or non-registerable interests in matters appearing on the agenda, and the nature of that interest.

There were no declarations of interest reported.

To give consideration to an application for the grant of a new Premises Licence in respect of Low Quay Brew Co, 3 Northumberland Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1DS.

The Sub-committee met to consider an application for the grant of a new Premises Licence in respect of Low Quay Brew Co, 3 Northumberland Street, North Shields, NE30 1DS.

The Applicant, Ralbos Limited, sought the grant of a premises licence to:

·       Permit the supply of alcohol (on and off the premises), the provision of films (indoors), the provision of live and recorded music as follows:

Sunday to Thursday from 12:00 to 23:00

Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 00:00

·       The provision of late-night refreshment (on and off the premises):

Friday and Saturday from 23:00 to 00:00

·       The premises to remain open as follows:

Sunday to Thursday from 12:00 to 23:30

Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 00:30

Following introductions the Sub-committee’s legal advisor outlined the procedure to be followed at the hearing.

As a preliminary issue the Sub-committee was asked to consider whether 3 Northumberland Street was the correct address for the applicant’s premises.  Having heard from all parties the Sub Committee confirmed that it was content to proceed with the hearing.

Ms Vert, Licensing Officer, presented details of the application, the representations received and the options available to the Sub-committee.

Mr Barrett, resident, presented details of his objection to the application and responded to questions from members of the Sub-committee.

Ms Dixon, resident, explained that she agreed with the information provided by Mr Barrett.

Ms Swindale, resident, presented details of her objection to the application and responded to questions from members of the Sub-committee.

Mr Nef, resident, presented details of his objection to the application and responded to questions from members of the Sub-committee.

Mr Arnot, Solicitor for the applicant, accompanied by Mr Good, Ms Sword and Mr Taylor of the applicant company, presented details of the application and responded to questions from the members of the Sub-committee and the residents.

All parties were given the opportunity of summing up their respective case and the Sub-committee retired to make its decision.

All parties were invited back into the meeting and the Chair announced the Sub-committee’s decision.

Resolved that the application for the grant of a new premises licence as applied for be approved subject to the following conditions.

1.       The premises shall operate as a brewery and tap room.

2.     The Premises Licence holder shall ensure there will be no change to the operating style of the premises without written notice to the Licensing Authority, which shall include details of the proposed changes to the operation style. The Licensing Authority shall advise within 21 days whether a formal application for a full or minor variation or a new licence is required and the premises’ licence holder shall comply with that direction.

3.     The Premises Licence holder shall ensure the number of tables and chairs shown on the Licence plan shall not be reduced in order to promote the seated consumption of alcohol.

4.     The Premises Licence Holder shall ensure a CCTV system shall be installed and maintained in proper working order at the premises. Such system shall:-

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