Agenda and minutes

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We received an application to consider an application for a Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 for the Mad Platters, 7-9 Bridge Street, Usk NP15 1BQ.

The Chairman welcomed all to the meeting and introduced Members of the Sub Committee, Officers and representatives present.

The Principal Licensing Officer presented the key issues, which summarised:

A new application for a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003 was received by Miss Victoria Lewis for the Mad Platters, 7-9 Bridge Street, Usk  NP15 1BQ for the following:-

 Supply of Alcohol (on sales) Monday to Sunday 10.00hrs – 01.00hrs

 Recorded Music (Indoors) Monday to Sunday 10.00hrs – 01.00hrs

 Live Music (Indoors) Monday to Sunday 10.00hrs – 01.00hrs

 Late Night Refreshment Monday to Sunday 23.00hrs – 01.00hrs

 Hours Open to the Public Monday to Sunday 10.00hrs – 01.15hrs

It must be noted that The Legislative Reform (Entertainment Licensing) Order 2014 permits live and recorded music for 500 persons between the 08.00hrs.

Gwent Police would not object to this application if the following amendments are made to the application:-

·         CCTV cameras shall be in place which record all licenced areas of the premises and shall be operational at all times the premises are trading. All recordings shall be retained for a minimum of 28 days and made available to an authorised person upon request. Signage shall be displayed prominently within the premises to indicate CCTV is in operation.

·         No alcoholic drinks shall be allowed to be consumed outside the premises.

·         Challenge 21. All staff shall check ID of all persons who appear to be less than 21 years. Publicity materials notifying customers of the operation of Challenge 21 shall be displayed at the premises.

·         Regulated Activities to cease at midnight on Sunday to Thursday. If live music is being played doors and windows to the front of the premises will be kept closed to minimise sound escape from the building.

The applicant agreed to the Police recommendation following a meeting between the applicant, Police Licensing Officer - P.C. Andrew Lewis and Senior Licensing Officer - Mr Christopher Rann.

Similarly, a person who made an objection to the initial application referred to above would not object to this application providing regulated entertainment would cease at midnight on Sunday to Thursday and that the following amendment to the condition be made:-

·         If regulated recorded music is being played doors and windows to the front of the premises will be kept closed to minimise sound escape from the building.

The applicant agreed within a telephone conversation with the Licensing Section to this recommendation.

As such, as a result of the applicant agreeing to the changes. The application to be considered is as follows:-