Licensing Act 2003 – An application for a Review of a Premises Licence for The Terrace Bar, 12/14 The Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1BN
Meeting: 09/08/2018 - Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee (Item 24)
To consider and determine an application for a Review of a Premises Licence in respect of 'The Terrace Bar', 12/14 The Terrace, Torquay.
Additional documents:
- Terrace Appendix 1, item 24 PDF 708 KB
- Terrace Appendix 2, item 24 PDF 6 MB
- Terrace Appendix 3, item 24 PDF 368 KB
- Terrace Appendix 4, item 24 PDF 103 KB
- Terrace Appendix 5, item 24 PDF 186 KB
- Terrace Appendix 6, item 24 PDF 133 KB
- Terrace Appendix 7, item 24 PDF 683 KB
- Terrace Appendix 8, item 24 PDF 1 MB
- Additional Information from Police, item 24 PDF 243 KB
Minutes:
Members considered a report on an application for a review of a Premises Licence in respect of The Terrace Bar, 12-14 The Terrace, Torquay. The Premises do fall within the Cumulative Impact Area.
Written Representations received from:
Name |
Details |
Date of Representation |
Police |
Application and supporting information for a review of the Premises Licence. |
20 June 2018, 16 July 2018 and 7 August 2018 |
Safeguarding and Reviewing Service |
A representation relating to the Licensing Objective ‘The Protection of Children from Harm’. |
22 June 2018 |
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service |
A representation relating to the Licensing Objective ‘Public Safety’. |
28 June 2018 |
Public Protection |
A representation relating to the Licensing Objective ‘The Prevention of Public Nuisance’. |
18 June 2018 |
Torbay Council Licensing Authority |
A representation relating to the Licensing Objectives ‘The Prevention of Crime and Disorder’, ‘The Prevention of Public Nuisance’. |
17 July 2018 |
Additional Information:
The Chairman permitted an extension of time for oral representations and advised that each party would be permitted 15 minutes for their representations. All parties present confirmed 15 minutes would be sufficient time to submit their oral representations.
Oral Representations received from:
Name |
Details |
Applicant (Police) |
The Applicant outlined their application for a review of the Premises Licence in respect of The Terrace Bar, 12-14 The Terrace, Torquay and responded to Members questions. |
Public Protection Officer |
The Public Protection Officer outlined their representation. |
Senior Licensing Officer |
The Senior Licensing Officer outlined their representation and responded to Members questions. |
Respondent |
The Respondent outlined their response to the application and responded to Members questions. |
Decision
That the Premises Licence in respect of The Terrace Bar, 12-14 The Terrace, Torquay be revoked.
Reason for Decision
Having carefully considered all the oral and written Representations, Members resolved to revoke the Premises Licence, as they could not be satisfied that the premises future operations would be compliant with the conditions of its licence and that the Licensing Objectives would be promoted.
In coming to that decision, Members noted the Responsible Authorities catalogue of concerning issues recorded in respect of these premises, Mr Lawrence’s apparent lack of understanding pertaining to his responsibilities as a Premises Licence Holder and Designated Premises Supervisor, and what these responsibilities entail, the numerous written and verbal warnings given to Mr Lawrence, Mr Lawrence and staff being found under the influence of alcohol when the premises were visited by Responsible Authority officers; the absence of clear management and accountability at the premises, staff and the resident DJ either fighting with or behaving in an aggressive manner towards its patrons and the number of breaches of the premises licence conditions over a prolonged period.
Whilst Members believed Mr Lawrence to be sincere in his desire to subsequently change the culture of the premises, the staff and his management style, Members had no confidence in Mr Lawrence’s ability to execute this desire, as evidenced by the nominal reactionary and short lived improvements made by him to date.
Having heard from Mr Lawrence details of a third party ... view the full minutes text for item 24
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