There were no apologies for absence.

Councillor Mulroney declared a non-pecuniary interest in the application under consideration on the grounds that one of the objectors was known to her.

The Sub Committee received a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) concerning an application by Mr Stephen Warner for the grant of a Premises Licence in respect of The Crafty Half, 1376 London Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 1UH.

The Application was presented by the applicant, Mr Warner.

The Sub Committee noted that no objections had been received from any of the Responsible Authorities, although measures had been agreed between the applicant, Essex Police and the Licensing Authority, as set out in Appendix 3 to the report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place), should the application be granted. 

Objections had however, been received from four residents and one local business, one of who attended the meeting.  All of the objectors were however, represented by Councillor Lamb who attended the hearing and gave evidence on their behalf.  The objections related to all four of the licensing objectives.

At the meeting, the applicant confirmed that the application sought the supply of alcohol both on and off the premises daily from 10.00 hrs to 23.00 hrs (in accordance with the plan attached to the application) and for recorded music to be played inside the premises only for the same times.  The premises would be open to the public from 10.00 hrs to 23.30 hrs daily.

The Sub Committee listened to all the evidence and submissions, and read all the documents.  It had regard to the Statutory Guidance Notes and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy. The Sub Committee further considered the four licensing objectives namely the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm.

On the basis of the evidence presented to it, the Sub Committee considered that the licensing objectives and the objectors concerns would be adequately addressed by the conditions imposed on the licence.  The Sub Committee therefore:

Resolved:

That the application for the grant of a premises licence be granted subject to:

(i)  The Mandatory Conditions set out in Appendix 1 to the report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place);

(ii)  The conditions set out in Appendix 2 to the report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place);

(iii)  The amended and additional conditions agreed between the Applicant, Essex Police and the Licensing Authority as set out in Appendix 3 to the report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place); and

(iv)  The following additional condition:

“The licensee shall ensure that all alcohol on the shelves within the premises will be secured by means of a lockable shutter from the terminal hour for licensable activities until after the premises is closed to the public.”