There were no disclosures by Members or Officers.

There were no disclosures of lobbying.

RESOLVED: That the Items on the Agenda be taken in public as proposed.

The Chairman requested those present to introduce themselves, explained the procedures and Members confirmed that they had read all the papers.

As no objectors were present, Mrs Bolas explained to Members that under Regulation 20 of the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005 if a party has not informed whether they are attending or not and does not attend, Members can decide to either adjourn the hearing where they consider it to be necessary in the public interest or continue with the hearing in the party’s absence.  If a decision is taken to continue, consideration must be given to the written objections received.  Members decided to continue with the hearing.

Mrs Bolas explained that the hearing was regarding an application for a new premises licence for part of Valley Park School, as shown on page 33 of the Agenda.  Members were informed that due to provisions of the Live Music Act  and The Licensing Act (Descriptions of Entertainment) (Amendment) Order 2013 coming into force the day before, some of the items listed on the licence application no longer required licensing at the times applied for if the audiences are below a set size. 

One representation from another person had been received and there had been no representations from responsible authorities.

Dr Brian White, representing the applicant, stated that the application is almost identical to one also submitted for Invicta Grammar School which had received no representations and had been granted.  Addressing the issues raised by the objector, Dr White stated that they currently have 215 parking spaces and more will be available following completion of some current building work.  The main hall hold about 300 seated people and the other room 150, but they would not be in use at the same time.  Most people walk or come as families in 1 car.  The school do not allow students to park on the site.

Dr White stated that it was inconceivable that a school would allow underage students to consume alcohol and the statutory consultees had not raised any objection.  The alcohol would be for sale to parents at a show or something similar.  He stated that they would not be doing anything different to what they are now doing, therefore he did not think noise was an issue and they had never received any complaints.

Members were then given the opportunity to ask questions.  In response to questions, Dr White stated that they do not currently advertise events, that the road in which the objector lived was actually closer to Invicta Grammar School than Valley Park School and that the hold about 6 major school performances per year, around 2 on site for 3 – 4 nights.

There were no questions of clarification.

Dr White was then given the opportunity to give a closing speech and he stated that they were only seeking to formalise things to ensure they are within the legislation

Members had no further questions.

The Committee then retired to consider the application and

RESOLVED  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

2.00 p.m. to 2.43 p.m.