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Consideration was given to an application (made in accordance with Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003) for the variation of the Premises Licence issued to Mrs. Helen Clayton in  respect of the premises known as Wigtox Lounge, 33 South Street, Rawmarsh, Rotherham S62  5RF. 

The applicant was seeking to vary the Premises Licence as to:-

-        To extend the earliest hour to allow the sale of alcohol, playing of recorded music, the performance of dance and the exhibition of films on every day of the week to 9.00 a.m.

(the start time currently authorised for the sale of alcohol, playing of recorded music and the performance of dance was 12.00 Noon with a start time of 10.00 a.m. for the exhibition of films)

-        Extend the latest authorised hour to allow the sale of alcohol, playing of recorded music, the performance of dance, the exhibition of films and the provision of late night refreshment on Friday and Saturday to 1.00 a.m. on the following day

(the latest time currently authorised for the sale of alcohol, playing of recorded music, the performance of dance, the exhibition of films and the provision of late night refreshment on Friday and Saturday was 12.30 a.m. on the following day)

-        Removal of conditions 1 and 2 of Annex 2 of the Premises Licence which restricted admission to the premises after 11.00 p.m.

-        Removal of condition 29 of Annex 2 of the Premises Licence that prohibits the use of the roof top terrace and replace it with a condition that allows it to be used for the consumption of food and drink between 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 p.m. on every day of the week and for the purpose of smoking or vaping between 9.00 a.m. until the premises closes

-        Include the first floor function room (accessed via the roof top terrace) as part of the area authorised for the provision of licensable activities

-        Replace the premises layout plans at Annex 4 of the Premises Licence with the plans submitted with the variation application.

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton, business owners, Gail Hunt (Bar Manager) together with 13 supporters were present at the hearing.  Michelle Hazlewood, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton’s legal representative was also present.

Consultation on the application had been carried out in accordance with all statutory requirements and the Council procedure.  During the consultation period representations had been received from 4 Responsible Authorities (Planning, Public Health, Licensing Authority and Community Protection Unit) and from Other Persons – 7 opposed to the variation application and 93 in support.

It was noted that no objections had been received from the Authority’s Environmental Health Officer or South Yorkshire Police.

It was also noted that late the previous working day, the applicant had submitted an updated Noise Management Plan.  This was not approved as yet as the Community Protection Unit had not had opportunity to review it as per the previous condition when the Licence was approved in August, 2025.

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