Agenda and draft minutes

The Sub-Committee considered an application for the grant of a premises licence, in accordance with Section 17 of the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003, in respect of “20 The Pastures”, 20 The Pastures, Todwick, Sheffield.  The premises had most recently operated as a soft furnishings/carpet retailer.  The applicant was seeking a licence to permit the provision of regulated entertainment (in the form of recorded music) and the retail sale of alcohol or consumption on the premises only.

In accordance with the procedure, the Licensing Manager, presented the report which set out the application seeking authority for the following licensable activities to take place at the premises:-

·        Retail sale of alcohol (for consumption on the premises only) between the hours of 1200 hours and 2300 hours Monday to Sunday. 

The applicant has also specified seasonal hours as follows:

-           New Year’s Eve until 0100 hours

·            Provision of Regulated Entertainment (Recorded Music – described in the application as “soft background music”) between the hours of 0900 hours and 2300 hours Monday to Sunday

·            The applicant had stated that the opening times of the premises were 0900 hours to 2330 hours Monday to Sunday.

The applicant had also specified seasonal hours as follows:

New Year’s Eve until 0130 hours

Following the submission of the application paperwork, representations had been received from the Council’s Community Protection Unit and 3 other interested parties.  In addition, South Yorkshire Police and RMBC Licensing had agreed conditions with the applicant that were intended to address any concerns that the Responsible Authorities may have had in relation to the application.  2 members of Todwick Parish Council and a representative of the Community Protection Unit attended the meeting and presented their concerns as follows:-

-        Noise and other disturbance at night

-        Proximity of residential properties and the impact on local residents

-        Inadequate soundproofing measures

-        Road safety concerns

-        Traffic flow and associated safety issues due to narrowing of streets caused by the parking of patrons

-        Litter, parking and behaviour

Additional information had been provided by the applicants in the form of supporting comments for the application.  The documents had been circulated in advance of the meeting.

Ms. G. Farrington-Lee and Mr. G. Astle, applicants, addressed the concerns raised by the objectors.

 In conclusion, the Sub-Committee took due note of the written and oral representations made and the conditions agreed with the applicant and South Yorkshire Police and RMBC Licensing intended to address any concerns that the Responsible Authorities may have had in relation to the application.  

The Sub-Committee considered the application for the variation of the Premises Licence and the representations made specifically in the light of the following Licensing objectives (as defined in the 2003 Act):-

·            The prevention of crime and disorder.

·            Public safety.

·            The prevention of public nuisance.

·            The protection of children from harm.

Resolved:-  That the application for a Premises Licence, under the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003, in respect of “20 The Pastures”, 20 The Pastures, Todwick, Sheffield, be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.