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To determine an application for a premises licence for 35 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8LP. 

Premises:                                           35 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham,                                                                         Gloucestershire, GL52 8LP.

Applicant:                                          Mihaela Bodini

Application for a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003.

Present:                                               Councillors S Hands, G M Porter (Chair) and R J E                                                                   Vines.

Representatives of applicant:             None

Responsible Authorities:                     None

Other Persons addressing the           Three local residents.

Sub-Committee:                                 

SUMMARY OF REPRESENTATIONS

1.       Two responsible authorities had made representations in relation to the application: Environmental Health Authority and Gloucestershire Constabulary.

2.       The Environmental Health Authority and Gloucestershire Constabulary subsequently agreed conditions for inclusion within the Operating Schedule.

3.       Three representations had been received from other persons in relation to the application all objecting to the application.

THE APPLICATION

Relevant licensable activities and hours applied for:

DECISION

Having considered the application; the evidence provided; the representations made by all parties, including those made at the hearing; the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003, the obligation to promote the four licencing objectives; the relevant sections of the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and the Statutory Guidance it was resolved that the premises licence be GRANTED in accordance with the application set out, subject to additional conditions agreed with Environmental Health and the Gloucestershire Constabulary.

CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THOSE RECOMMENDED BY THE RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITIES AND AGREED WITH THE APPLICANT

1.       No noise shall emanate from the premises nor vibration be transmitted through the structure of the premises that gives rise to a nuisance.

2.       There must be no deliveries or collections relating to licensable activities at the premises between the hours of 2000 hours and 0800 hours on any day.

3.       There must be no emptying of recycling (including bottle bins) or waste bins between the hours of 2000 hours and 0800 hours on any day.

4.       The Premises Licence Holder must ensure that all external doors and windows are closed when regulated entertainment is taking place internally, except to allow entry and egress.

5.       The premises will operate and enforce a Challenge 25 policy where all persons who appear to be under the age of 25 will be challenged for acceptable identification to prove they are over 18 prior to the purchase of alcohol. The only acceptable forms of identification will be a valid photo driving licence, valid passport or a valid PASS approved proof of age card.

6.       Challenge 25 posters will be displayed at the entrance to the premises, all areas where alcohol is displayed and at the cash till payment area. The posters will be displayed prominently and in the sight of customers and staff.

7.       A CCTV system with a minimum of 3 cameras will be in operation and recording when the premises is open and licensable activities are taking place. Recorded images shall be retained for a minimum  ...  view the full decision text for item 4.