To elect a Chairman for the hearing.

Councillor P Jones CBE was elected as Chairman for the Regulatory Sub-Committee hearing.

To receive apologies for absence.

No apologies for absence were received.

To receive details any details of Members nominated to attend the meeting in place of a Member of the Committee.

There were no substitutes present at the hearing.

To receive any declarations of interest by Members in respect of items on the Agenda.

There were no declarations of interest made.

To consider an application for a variation to premises licence in respect of McColl’s, Hatton Park, Bromyard.

The Regulatory Sub-Committee was convened in order to determine an application for a variation to the premises licence in respect of McColl’s, Hatton Park, Bromyard. The application was submitted in accordance with Section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003.

The Chairman introduced the Members and Officers and asked any interested parties to introduce themselves. He advised them of the hearing procedures and asked if any party required an extension to the 10 minute time limit for public speaking, no extensions were requested.

The Licensing Officer presented the report and advised Members that a copy of the applicant’s advertisement had been seen. The Licensing Officer drew Members’ attention to a stated case in respect of the Hope and Glory Public House Ltd V City of Westminster Magistrates' Court. The applicant’s legal advisor was given time to view the case.

Councillor A Seldon, the Local Ward Member, addressed the Sub-Committee on behalf of a member of the public who had made a representation in respect of the application. He noted the objections that had been raised and drew Members’ attention to the letter contained within the background papers.

In accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005, Martin Stafford, the applicant’s legal advisor, addressed the sub-committee. He advised the Sub-Committee that the application should be approved in accordance with paragraphs 10.21, 2.38 and 2.39 of the guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003.

In response to a question Kevin Moodie, the Area Manager for McColl’s, confirmed that the premises benefitted from CCTV covering both inside and outside areas.

The Sub-Committee retired to make their decision, the Senior Litigator and the Democratic Services Officer also retired to assist them with procedural matters.

RESOLVED

That the application for a variation to the premises licence in respect of McColl’s be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the attached decision notice.