RE-ADMITTANCE OF THE PUBLIC (WHICH TERM INCLUDES THE PRESS)
RE-ADMITTANCE OF THE PUBLIC (WHICH TERM INCLUDES THE PRESS)
B/LASUB/21/5 LICENSING ACT 2003 - HEARING TO DETERMINE AN APPLICATION MADE FOR THE GRANT OF A NEW PREMISES LICENCE - MOUNT FARM VINEYARDS, BLOOMS HALL LANE, STANSTEAD, SUDBURY CO10 9BY
Minutes:
The Sub-Committee re-convened to deliberate in private session at 10am on Monday 23 May 2022.
DECISION
1. To GRANT the application as applied for SUBJECT TO conditions which are consistent with the operating schedule submitted by the Applicant with the licence application and any mandatory conditions which apply.
2. Firstly, the sub-committee considered the objections relating to noise and light disturbance emanating from the licensed premises. Due to the limited number of persons attending the premises at any one time, the hours during which the licensable activity will take place and the location of the nearest residential premises, the sub-committee is satisfied that there will be no material impact on any of the licensing objectives.
3. The sub-committee then considered the objections relating to the protection of children from harm. The sub-committee considered that no evidence was provided to demonstrate that children would be at risk from the licensable activities taking place at the premises. Issues relating to the safety of children using Blooms Hall Lane and the bridleway were considered separately under the public safety objective when discussing the use of the highway and bridleway to access and leave Mount Farm Vineyards.
4. When considering the objections relating to the use of the highway and bridleway, the sub-committee considered whether the granting of the licence would result in a material increase in risk to public safety and/or an unacceptable level of public nuisance. The sub-committee considered the following issues which were raised by objectors to the application:
5. Collisions between vehicles – The sub-committee acknowledged that there is a risk of accidents between vehicles and noted the cited incidents. However, the sub-committee concluded that limiting the number of visits by applying condition 3 below, and informing visitors of the nature of the access by applying condition 5 below, the sub-committee is satisfied there will be no material increase in the risk to public safety.
6. Risk to other users (horse riders, dog walkers etc.) – The sub-committee acknowledge the current risks and difficulties experienced by other uses of the highway and bridleway but concluded that limiting the number of visits by applying condition 3 below, and informing visitors of the nature of the access by applying condition 5 below, the sub-committee is satisfied there will be no material increase in the risk to public safety.
7. Limited passing places – The sub-committee note the limited number of passing places and acknowledge that vehicles will need to reverse considerable distances from time to time. However, the sub-committee felt that this was more of an inconvenience to drivers and did not pose a material public safety risk. The risk of trespass was noted but the sub-committee was satisfied that the application of conditions 3 and 5 would limit these occurrences and prepare visitors for the potential of having to reverse vehicles to allow others to pass.
8. Pollution, fumes and traffic noise – The sub-committee felt that there was little risk of any impact from pollution, fumes or noise given the ... view the full minutes text for item 6
RE-ADMITTANCE OF THE PUBLIC (WHICH TERM INCLUDES THE PRESS)
RE-ADMITTANCE OF THE PUBLIC (WHICH TERM INCLUDES THE PRESS)