The Democratic Services Manager confirmed that the sub-committee would comprise Councillors Feldman, Grimston and Wenham.

The sub-committee was asked to elect a Chair for the hearing.

RESOLVED –

that Councillor Wenham be elected Chair for this hearing.

There were no disclosures of interest.

The Chair, Councillor Wenham, welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked all present to introduce themselves.

The Chair invited the Licensing Officer to introduce the report.

The Licensing Officer advised that there were preliminary matters for members' attention. There was a change to the published report. Additional information had been brought to the parties' attention. A representation was received during the consultation period, but staff had overlooked it. In Appendix 5G, the consent of the Chair and members confirmed that it was a valid representation and that it formed part of the report.

Additionally, it was brought to the Chair's attention that a mediation meeting had been held on 19 July between the applicant and residents. Furthermore, several additional amendments had been put forward by the applicant. However, due to being unable to circulate the proposal before the committee, these conditions could be read out with the consent of all parties.

1.      Remove films.

2.      Amend live and recorded music to be permitted indoors only.

3.      Reduce the non-standard timings for any Thursday and Sunday immediately preceding a bank holiday for regulated entertainment and the sale of alcohol to 00.30, with close at 1:00

4.      Add a condition stipulating that the sale of alcohol from the external hatch servery shall cease at 23:00

5.      Add a condition stipulating that on Friday and Saturday from 1.00 no more than 20 customers at any one time will be permitted to use the rear beer garden/external area of the premises to smoke.

6.      Amend the timings for Live Music on Friday and Saturday to cease at 00:30

Additionally, it was brought to the Chair's attention that a mediation meeting had been held on 19 July between the applicant and residents. Furthermore, several additional amendments had been put forward by the applicant. However, due to being unable to circulate the proposal before the committee, these conditions could be read out with the consent of all parties.

Introduction to the application

The sub-committee received a report from the Licensing Officer, which outlined an application that had been made by Elaine Dunning for an application to vary the premises licence - Dunnings Free House, 153, St Albans Road Watford WD17 5BB.

The licensing officer formally presented the report to the committee, outlining the request to modify the existing premises license for Dunnings Free House at 153 St Albans Road, Watford WD17 5BB. This application, made under Section 34 of the 2003 Act, was submitted by Elaine Dunnings and represented by George Domelo from Flint Bishop Solicitors.

The intended purpose of the establishment aligned with Policy 1's definition of a public house.  Furthermore, under the parameters outlined in Policy 2, the designated area comprised commercial and residential properties.

The applicant's intention involved incorporating the rear garden into the premises covered by the license.  A comprehensive layout was depicted in the detailed plan found in Appendix 4 on page 53.  The licensing hearing was convened due to seven formal objections and one expression of support received during the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.