Formal note from district council

REASONS FOR DECISION

1. We note that the applicant submitted an application with a blank operating schedule – no consideration appeared to have been given to how the licensing objectives would be promoted.
2. We believe that insufficient consideration has been given to the overall operation of the venue with karaoke, live music and films, in particular:
i. Prevention of consumption of alcohol by under 18’s beyond the restaurant
ii. No detail of the type of films or the regulation of the noise from the films on the first floor.
iii. Conflict between the provision of off sales and their mandatory condition 1(a) on their existing licence
iv. Concerns that there are insufficient staff to regulate the licensable activities on the various floors
v. No details of the live music provision on the first floor
vi. Concerns about operation of premises and dispersal from the premises
vii. Concerns about the applicant’s understanding of the fire risk assessment
viii. Lack of details about the intended use of the Basement
ix. Concerns about increased disturbance to residents from the use of the outside area.