Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED – That Councillor P Whiteley be appointed Chairman.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding an application for a Premises Licence for Café Waterside, Clarence Mill, Clarence Road, Bollington, Macclesfield.

The applicant and two local residents attended the hearing and made representations with respect 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 - That the application for a Premises Licence be granted as applied for, subject to the following additional conditions:

1.  The use of any outdoor areas by members of the public for the purpose of eating or drinking shall terminate at 21.30 hours.

2.  The playing of live music outdoors shall be restricted to acoustic instruments only (i.e. no amplified instruments / amplified voice) and should terminate at 18.00 hours on any day.

3.  The playing of recorded music indoors shall be background music only.

4.  The playing of live music indoors shall be restricted to acoustic instruments only (i.e. no amplified instruments / amplified voice).

5.  Regular monitoring shall be made by the management to ensure that noise from the premises is controlled - for the purpose of ensuring that nuisance is not caused to the  residents of the nearest properties.

Parties who had made relevant representations were reminded of the right to appeal the decision to the Magistrates Court within 21 days.

The Sub-Committee had been informed that the applicant had agreed to the three conditions recommended by the Environmental Health Department and that the objection had been withdrawn.  There was therefore no requirement to hold a hearing with respect to above application.