To consider an application for a new premises licence in respect of the ‘Crown & Sceptre, 7 Sherford Street, Bromyard, HR7 4DL’.

The sub-committee considered a new premises license in respect of the Crown and Sceptre, 7 Sherford Street Bromyard HR7 4DL.

The Chairman read out the guidance notes and asked all parties to introduce themselves.

The licence officer presented the report as per the agenda papers.

It was noted that all representation made by responsible authorities had been agreed with the applicant.

Mr Roger Page, representing the applicant confirmed that the applicant had taken up the freehold some time ago but had given up the premises licence. The applicant had up until recently been trading on temporary event notices (tens) however the allocation for tens had been exhausted and therefore the premises had effectively been closed for the last two weeks. The applicant believed that all matters had been addressed including resident’s views and that responsible designated premises supervisors will be employed and will receive suitable training.

Mr Bartrop, representing residents, was pleased that conditions had been agreed and confirmed that representation submitted on behalf of residents would be withdrawn and wished the applicant success for the premises.

The Chairman asked all present if there were any further comments in relation to the application. There were no further comments and the sub-committee retired to make its decision.

On its return the legal advisor read out the decision.

This is an application for a new premises licence in respect of the Crown and Sceptre, Bromyard

The regulatory subcommittee has decided to grant the application on the basis of the revised hours as noted on papers and 46 and 47 of our papers. The committee notes that the licensing conditions have been agreed.

The committee compliments both the applicant and the objector’s representative for their mutually supportive approach to issues that have been of concern.