Issue - meetings

To consider an application to vary the Premises Licence for Jax Country Produce, Yew Tree House, Wrexham Road, Bulkeley, Malpas, SY14 8BX.

Note: In the absence of the applicant, the meeting was adjourned for 5 minutes prior to consideration of this item.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding an application from Mrs Jacqueline Foster to vary the Premises Licence for Jax Country Produce, Yew Tree House, Wrexham Road, Bulkeley, Malpas, SY14 8BX under section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003.

The applicant, a representative of the applicant and four 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

1.  That the variation to the Premises Licence for Jax Country Produce, Yew Tree House, Wrexham Road, Bulkeley, Malpas, SY14 8BX be approved, as follows:

            Live music - indoors only

            Sunday to Thursday: 18:00 to 23:00

            Friday and Saturday: 18:00 to 24:00

            Provision of late night refreshment - indoors only

            Friday and Saturday: 23:00 to 24:00

            Sale of alcohol

            Sunday to Thursday: 08:00 to 23:00

            Friday and Saturday: 08:00 to 23:30

            Christmas Eve: 08:00 to 24:00

            New Years Eve: 08:00 to 02:00

            Opening times

            Monday to Thursday: 08:00 to 23:00

            Friday and Saturday:  08:00 to 24:00

            Sunday: 11:00 to 23:00 

            Christmas Eve: 08:00 to 00:30

            New Years Eve: 08:00 to 02:30

2.  That the following conditions be added to the Premises Licence:

(1) When regulated entertainment takes place, all windows and doors shall be kept closed except to allow access and egress.

(2) Live music provided at the premises shall be unamplified music only.

Note: Following consideration of this item, the meeting was adjourned from 11.25am to 11.30am for a break.