PAPER

Title: APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT LICENCE FOR REDAN PUBLIC HOUSE, 76 – 77 UNION STREET, RYDE

To consider an application for the renewal of the Public Entertainment Licence for the Redan Public House, 76 – 77 Union Street, Ryde.

1. An application has been received from Mark Watson and Dave Hollidge for the renewal of the Public Entertainment Licence in respect of the Redan Public House, 76 – 77 Union Street, Ryde.

3. The Licensing Justices have granted a Liquor Licence for the hours as set out below:

1. The application has been advertised in the Isle of Wight County Press and three letters of objection have been received, copies of which are attached (Appendix 1).

2. The Hampshire Constabulary have confirmed that they have no objection to this application.

3. The Council’s Environmental Protection Section have been advised of the application and have recommended that the Public Entertainment Licence should not be renewed. A copy of their comments is attached (Appendix 2).

4. The local Councillor has been advised of the application however, no comments have been received.

5. The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have been advised of the application and a copy of their comments are attached (Appendix 3).

1. The Panel’s attention is drawn to Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 which requires local authorities to consider the crime and disorder safety implications of ALL their activities. This is a corporate responsibility of the authority as a whole. Advice will be available during the course of the debate on any matters raised by the applicant or objectors.

2. Members are advised that this application should be considered against a background of the implications of the Human Rights Act 1998. The report does not include a recommendation, however, reasons have to be given for any decision made by the Panel.

3. Members are aware that local opposition or support (in whatever form) for a proposal is not in itself grounds for refusing or granting a licensing permission, unless that opposition or support is based upon valid reasons and concerns which can be sustained.

(b) To vary the hours requested by the applicant having regard to the objections and other relevant information.

(c) To issue the licence subject to the Council’s standard terms and conditions along with any additional condition/s the Licensing Panel believe to be reasonable.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Members instructions are requested.

1. The Licensing Committee considered an application for the grant of a Public Entertainment Licence to Daniel and Jacqueline McShane on 22 May 2001. The Licence was granted with conditions relating to installation of a noise limiter, ventilation and no admittance or readmittance to the premises being allowed after 0100 hours.

2. Copies of the letters of objection, and the Environmental Protections Section’s comments, have been sent to the applicants and they have been invited to attend the meeting to answer any questions that members may have.

3. Brian Oxford, Licensing Consultant, has been instructed to represent the applicants and a copy of his comments dated 8 July 2002 and a copy of the Council’s reply dated 11 July 2002 are attached (Appendix 4).

4. The objectors have been informed of the time, date and location of the meeting should they wish to attend.