Issue - meetings

To consider an application by GRS Pub Investments Limited to vary a Premises Licence in respect of the Swan with Two Necks, 65 Chestergate, Macclesfield SK11 6DG.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding an application to vary the Premises Licence for theSwan With Two Necks, 65 Chestergate, Macclesfield SK11 6DG.

The following attended the hearing and made representations with respect to the application:

• three representatives of the applicant

• a legal representative on behalf of the applicant

• a local resident

• a representative of the Environmental Health Service

It was noted that, since the publication of the committee report, the proposed extension to regulated entertainment hours had been removed from the application and the part of the application relating to Monday and Tuesday had been withdrawn.  As a result of this, the Environmental Health Service and one objector had withdrawn their objections to the application.

After a full hearing of the application and in accordance with the rules of procedure, the Chairman of the Sub-Committee reported that, after taking account of:

• The Secretary of State’s Guidance under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003

• Cheshire East Borough Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy

• 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)

• All the evidence, including the oral representations made at the meeting and the written representations of interested parties, the following course of action had been agreed:

RESOLVED

(a)  That the application for a variation to the Premises Licence, as amended by the applicant, be granted.

(b)  That the following conditions, volunteered by the Applicant, be attached to the premises Licence:

1.    No drinks to be taken outside (including in “The Shed”) after 01.00 hours

2.    No admittance or re-admittance to the premises after 01.00

The applicant and parties who had made relevant representations were reminded of the right to appeal the decision to the Magistrates Court within 21 days.