Licensing Act 2003 – An application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Cliff Railway Café, 10 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LF
To consider an application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Cliff Railway Café, 10 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LF.
Minutes:
Members considered an application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Cliff Railway Café, 10 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LF.
The Premises do not fall within the Cumulative Impact Area.
Written Representations received from:
Name |
Details |
Date of Representation |
Police |
Representation received in respect of the Licensing Objectives ‘The Prevention of Crime and Disorder.’
|
12 March 2015 |
Public Protection |
Representation received in respect of the Licensing Objectives ‘The Prevention of Public Nuisance.’
|
16 March 2015 |
Safeguarding Children’s Board |
Representation received in respect of the Licensing Objectives ‘The Protection of Children from Harm.’
|
24 February 2015 |
Members noted that there have been no additional Representations received from any other Responsible Authority or any Interested Party.
Oral Representations received from:
Name |
Details |
The Applicant |
The Applicant outlined the application, as set out in the submitted documents and responded to Members questions.
|
The Police |
The Police outlined their Representation, as set out in the submitted documents and responded to Members questions and advised of proposed conditions.
|
Public Protection |
The Public Protection Officer outlined their Representation, as set out in the submitted documents and responded to Members questions and advised of proposed conditions.
|
The Senior Licensing Officer read the Representation submitted by the Safeguarding Children’s Board and advised that the Applicant had agreed with the conditions proposed in the Representation.
Other information:
Members were advised that the Applicant had indicated agreement to most of the proposed conditions from the Police, Public Protection and the Safeguarding Children’s Board.
Decision:
That the application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Cliff Railway Café, 10 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LF be granted as follows:
1.
A CCTV system shall be installed at the premises to the
satisfaction of the police, and must operate at all times the
premises are open to the public. All
recordings must be kept for a minimum of 14 days, during which time
the police shall have access and be provided with downloaded images
at any reasonable time.
2.
Food shall be available at all times the premises are open to the
public.
3.
The consumption of alcohol shall be restricted to persons who are
seated at tables and notices shall be displayed accordingly within
the outside seating area.
4.
The outside seating area shall be regularly monitored by waiting
staff, who will ensure that customers remain seated at all times,
that items of crockery, glasses and bottles are not taken outside
the area and that tables are cleared of crockery, glasses and
bottles as soon as possible.
5.
Notices shall be displayed within the outside seating area advising
customers not to take glasses/bottles out of the area.
6.
The premises shall operate a Challenge 25 Policy whereby any person
who appears under the age of 25 will be required to produce an
approved form of identification.
7.
All staff shall receive training in relation to their
responsibilities with regards to the Licensing Act, in particular
regarding drunkenness, drugs and underage issues. The management will also provide regular refresher
training to all staff.
8.
After 6pm there should be a prominent, clear and legible notice
displayed within the outside seating area stating that patrons are
required to respect neighbours by keeping noise to a
minimum.
9.
After 6pm patrons of the premises must be reminded by staff to
leave in a quiet and orderly manner so as to not unreasonably
disturb nearby residents and a prominent notice shall be displayed
to this effect at the exit.
10.
All patrons must be seated when using the outside seating area as
shown on the premises plan.
11.
Service of alcohol must be by waiter/waitress service
only.
12.
No under 18’s shall be permitted on the premises after 9pm
unless accompanied by a responsible adult who is taking a
meal.
13. An exception to under 18’s being permitted on the premises after 9pm shall be to attend a pre-arranged private function in the company of a responsible adult and where the premises are closed to the public.
Reason for Decision:
Having carefully considered all the written and oral Representations, Members resolved to grant the licence having been satisfied that the imposition of the above conditions would alleviate the concerns raised by the Responsible Authorities and seek to promote the Licensing Objectives.
Supporting documents:
- Licensing Act 2003 – An application for a Premises Licence in respect of Rutland Hotel, The Cliff Railway Café, 10 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LF, item 48. PDF 112 KB
- 16042015 Cliff Railway Cafe New App 1.pdf, item 48. PDF 167 KB
- 16042015 Cliff Railway Cafe New App 2.pdf, item 48. PDF 58 KB
- 16042015 Cliff Railway Cafe New App 3.pdf, item 48. PDF 43 KB
- 16042015 Cliff Railway Cafe New App 4.pdf, item 48. PDF 953 KB
- 16042015 Cliff Railway Cafe New App 5.pdf, item 48. PDF 25 KB
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