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RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration fo the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed in open session. DECISION The Sub-Committee has considered carefully all of the representations which it has received, including the documents contained in the agenda pack, the additional documents from the applicant and everything it has heard during the hearing. The Sub-Committee has made its decision based on its own statement of licensing policy, the Section 182 Guidance and all 4 licensing objectives. Whilst it has heard a considerable number and range of representations from other persons both in writing and at the hearing, the Sub-Committee is not satisfied that the representations that have been made are of sufficient seriousness or relevance to the application to merit the Sub-Committee considering rejecting the application. The Sub-Committee recognises the concerns that have been raised but these are based on anticipated issues rather than formal evidence. The Sub-Committee notes the lack of representations from any of the responsible authorities, which reflects the lack of evidence meriting anything other than the grant of the application. The Sub-Committee notes that it has the option of modifying certain conditions but the Sub-Committee considers that the application as made promotes the licensing objectives so that there is no valid reason to refuse the application as made.
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Moved by Councillor Mark Carter; Seconded by Councillor Alun Wills. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Minutes of the meeting held on 18 December 2025 be approved as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration fo the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed in open session. DECISION The Sub-Committee has considered carefully all of the representations which it has received, including the documents contained in the agenda pack, the additional documents from the applicant and everything it has heard during the hearing. The Sub-Committee has made its decision based on its own statement of licensing policy, the Section 182 Guidance and all 4 licensing objectives. Whilst it has heard a considerable number and range of representations from other persons both in writing and at the hearing, the Sub-Committee is not satisfied that the representations that have been made are of sufficient seriousness or relevance to the application to merit the Sub-Committee considering rejecting the application. The Sub-Committee recognises the concerns that have been raised but these are based on anticipated issues rather than formal evidence. The Sub-Committee notes the lack of representations from any of the responsible authorities, which reflects the lack of evidence meriting anything other than the grant of the application. The Sub-Committee notes that it has the option of modifying certain conditions but the Sub-Committee considers that the application as made promotes the licensing objectives so that there is no valid reason to refuse the application as made.
The Sub-Committee considered a report by the Lead Licensing Officer regarding an application for a new premises licence for the Bosherston Bistro. The application included a small shop for off-sales as well as consumption of alcohol with a meal within the café. The applicants had offered a number of licence conditions including the operating schedule, CCTV and staff training. The Solicitor outlined the procedure for the hearing. The Chair welcomed the applicants and four other persons to the hearing who would be presenting to the Sub-Committee. The Chair then invited the applicants to present their application to the Sub-Committee. At the request of the applicants, the Sub-Committee agreed to accept updated photographs of the application site. In response to a question raised by Councillor Mark Carter regarding the shop and the off-sales, the applicants confirmed that this will be specialist craft beers and gift sets only. The applicants further clarified that this would not be a shop selling beers and wine out of a fridge, but specialist gift sets. In response to a concern raised by the Chair regarding increased traffic at the application site, the Applicant advised that they did not anticipate an increase in traffic and rather a continuation of traffic through the off season. In addition, a large 40 space car park for sole use of patrons of the Bistro was already in place. In response to a further question from the Chair regarding how long the business had been in operation, the Applicant clarified that this was the first year of operation. Councillor Mark Carter sought clarification on the opening hours of the neighbouring public house and the Applicant advised that it was open four days a week off season and seven days a week during peak season. The Lead Licensing Officer confirmed that the public house held a licence for Monday to Sunday 11am to midnight. The Lead Licensing Officer clarified that the application was until 2200 hours but that the applicants were willing to reduce this to 2100 hours if required. The Chair then invited the first person who had made representations, Rik Guly, to present his objections. Mr Guly explained that he owned a property in village that was bordered by four campsites. He stated that there were 36 properties in the village, 31 of which were within 181metres of the Bistro. The only amenities were the public house, the Bistro, a village hall and a church. Reference was made to a number of public order offences relating to the campsites which had taken place. The gridlock that was experienced during peak season involving visitors, hikers and climbers to the nearby areas was highlighted. In response to a concern raised by the Chair regarding the availability of alcohol at the public house until midnight and the Bistro selling specialist gift sets only, Mr Guly advised that they were not reassured by this as the provision gave an opportunity to purchase and consume alcohol at the campsite. In response to a question raised by the Chair regarding the complaints of trespassing, theft and public order offences, Mr Guly confirmed that no incidents had been reported to the police. Mr Guly clarified that the objections were to the off-licence in the village and not the Bistro. Councillor Mark Carter stated that the objections were concerning the campsite and not the Bistro and he highlighted that the applicants had presented their application. He stated that what has happened in the past was nothing to do with them as applicants. Councillor Carter emphasised that there was no evidence to support the objections that their Bistro shop would be responsible, particularly as there was already an outlet to purchase alcohol in the village. Councillor Mark Carter clarified that visitors were able to bring their own alcohol or get alcohol delivered and stated that, should the application be granted, it could be called for a review if any problems arose. The Chair then welcomed the second person, Mr Steve Capell, to present his objections to the Sub-Committee. In response to a question raised by Mr Capell regarding the proposed outside drinking area, the applicants confirmed that his had not been altered and that alcohol could be consumed until 8pm with food. The Lead Licensing Officer clarified that the area for licensable activities was at the front of the premises only and the Licensing Inspector confirmed that the rear of the property was not part of the application. In response to a concern raised by Mr Capell regarding the selling of more than specialist beers and gift sets within the shop, the Lead Licensing Officer advised that it was not within the application but was within the remit of the Sub-Committee to impose conditions on the licence should it be approved. In response to further concern raised by Mr Capell regarding incidents at the premises, the Chair advised that Mr Capell would need to contact the Police and the Solicitor advised that reports could be made to the Authority for noise complaints. The Chair then welcomed the third person, Ms Clare Strudwick, who advised the Sub-Committee that she lived immediately adjacent to the Bistro. Concerns regarding the proposed hours of operation, outside consumption and dancing at the premises were highlighted. In response to a concern raised by Ms Strudwick regarding dancing, the Lead Licensing Officer advised that dancing was not regulated before 2300 hours. Ms Strudwick highlighted that the hours applied for were excessive for on and off sales from 0900 to 2200hrs Monday to Sunday and felt they would create an unacceptable public nuisance. In response to a concern raised by Ms Strudwick regarding the nature of dancing, the applicants advised that this referred to family celebrations and small community gatherings. In response to a question raised by Councillor Mark Carter regarding the public house having three tables outside, the Licensing Inspector explained that there was no space for additional tables. In response to a question from Ms Strudwick regarding a review taking place, Councillor Mark Carter explained that there was a process in place to conduct a review if there was sufficient evidence it was required. Councillor Mark Carter sought clarification on whether any complaints had been received regarding public order offences at the public house and the Lead Licensing Officer and Licensing Inspector confirmed that there was no history of complaints regarding the licensed premises. The Chair then invited the Local Member, Councillor Steve Alderman, to address the Sub-Committee on behalf of the Community Council who explained that the application had been discussed at the recent Community Council meeting and highlighted the residents’ concerns regarding anti-social behaviour. The Chair and Councillor Mark Carter highlighted that this was a generalised objection and that the Sub-Committee needed to make a balanced decision. The Chair then invited the applicants to summarise and they explained that they had listened to the concerns of the other persons and hoped that they had been able to demonstrate a family run Bistro and that they wanted to work with the residents. The Solicitor then explained the options that were available to the Sub-Committee and that their decision needed to be based on the evidence provided at the hearing. The Solicitor further clarified that there had been no representations received from any of the responsible Authorities. The Solicitor reserved the right to check any details as required on any proposed modifications if required by the Sub-Committee and explained that the decision could be deferred, meaning the decision does not have to be made immediately today, but could be made within five working days. The Solicitor further clarified that there had been no representations received from any of the responsible Authorities. The Sub-Committee then retired to undertake its considerations. Moved by Councillor Mark Carter; Seconded by Councillor Alun Wills. RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration fo the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed in open session. DECISION The Sub-Committee has considered carefully all of the representations which it has received, including the documents contained in the agenda pack, the additional documents from the applicant and everything it has heard during the hearing. The Sub-Committee has made its decision based on its own statement of licensing policy, the Section 182 Guidance and all 4 licensing objectives. Whilst it has heard a considerable number and range of representations from other persons both in writing and at the hearing, the Sub-Committee is not satisfied that the representations that have been made are of sufficient seriousness or relevance to the application to merit the Sub-Committee considering rejecting the application. The Sub-Committee recognises the concerns that have been raised but these are based on anticipated issues rather than formal evidence. The Sub-Committee notes the lack of representations from any of the responsible authorities, which reflects the lack of evidence meriting anything other than the grant of the application. The Sub-Committee notes that it has the option of modifying certain conditions but the Sub-Committee considers that the application as made promotes the licensing objectives so that there is no valid reason to refuse the application as made.
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