There were no apologies for absence.

No interests were declared at the meeting.

The sub-committee received a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) concerning an application by Oysterfleet PLC for the grant of a Premises Licence in respect of Oyster Beach Brasserie & Sports Bar, 99-101 Ness Road, Shoeburyness SS3 9DA.

The application was presented by Mr S Matthews (Director).

The sub-committee noted that no letters of objection to this application had been received from any of the Responsible Authorities although additional and amended measures had been agreed between the applicant and Essex Police and the Licensing Authority should the application be granted.  These were set out in Appendix 2 to the report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place).

Representations had however, been received from five local residents, none of whom attended the hearing.  The residents’ concerns related to all four of the licensing objectives.

For the sake of clarity, the applicant confirmed that the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises was not being sought.

The sub-committee expressed concern that the outside area marked on the plan would be used as the designated smoking area, as this area may not meet the required standards.  The applicant would need to ensure that this area complied with the necessary requirements.

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 a premises licence in respect of Oyster Beach Brasserie & Sports Bar, 99-101 Ness Road, Shoeburyness SS3 9DA be granted, subject to the following:-

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

(ii)  The amended and additional conditions set out in Appendix 2 to the report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place), agreed between the applicant and the Essex Police and the Licensing Authority.