To appoint a Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Cllr Grey be appointed Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

To receive any apologies for absence.

None.

To receive any declarations of interest.

None.

To consider an application for a premises licence for Coppa Club, Ground Floor, The Picturehouse, Bridge Avenue, The Arches, Maidenhead SL6 1RR.

(Oldfield Ward)

Licensing Officer presenting the application and decision to be taken

Steve Smith, Licensing Officer explained that the Coppa Club was located on the ground floor and that the application was for a new premises licence. The premises were described by the applicant as a restaurant, bar meeting place, serving a variety of food and drinks throughout the day, from breakfast to late.

There had been no objections from Environment Health, Thames Valley Police or the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (LSCB). Licensing required five additional conditions which were:

1.    A log of any refusals to sell alcohol, any incident of crime or disorder, complaints or any ejections of persons shall be maintained at the premises. Such records shall be held for a period of 12 months from the date of entry.

2.    Photographic evidence to be requested (i.e. passport, driving licence or pass logo).

3.    Challenge 25 policy to be in place and signage will be displayed.

4.    Signage to be displayed where alcohol is displayed for sale indicating alcohol will not be sold to persons under the age of 18.

5.    Training of all bar staff on the premises to ensure that they understand & adhere to the law relating to the sale of alcohol.

The Licensing Officer stated the applicant had agree to all of the conditions and that was evidenced in an email received by the Licensing Team on 27 April 2017 from the applicants solicitor.

The Licensing Officer stated there was a concern raised from Planning as the hours applied for did not correspond with the hours of business but, that had since been resolved as confirmed in an email received from Daniel Gigg, Team Manager in Planning dated 3 April 2017. There was also a letter received from an objector but, that objector was not able to attend the Panel and had asked for their statement to be read out. The statement was on page 47 of the agenda pack, The Licensing Officer stated there were no representations made by Ward Members.

Mr O’Maoileoin had contacted the Licensing Team to advise that the application had been amended and the new revised hours of opening were stated on page 41 of the agenda pack. The premises were within a complex of one, two and three bedroom apartments with the Coppa Club located on the ground floor below the apartments. Three photographs of the site were circulated to the Panel which showed the whole building and the front of the premises and the surrounding establishments. The applicant said it was a restaurant bar serving food and drink. Other licensed premises nearby included The Bear.

The Licensing Officer drew the Panels attention to the additional recommended conditions which were listed on page 33 of the agenda pack with further conditions found on page 49. The Borough’s own policy was to be found on pages 8-14 and the outcome of the Panel had to be considered in conjunction with the Borough’s objectives and licensing policy.

Members questions to the Licensing Officer  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.