(i)

considered the report from the Director for Place;

(ii)

Heard from the applicant (both in written and verbal submissions) that:

·    They considered their operating plan addressed all areas of concern and that it took into account all potential problems concerned within the cumulative impact policy

·    Music levels will be closely monitored and noise reduction methods would be put into place. The same measures would be put in place as were now in place and working at the other premises operated by the applicant

·    It was intended that all loud music would cease at 11pm and that from then until midnight calming music would be played prior to the disbursement of patrons.

·    There have been no objections from local residents

·    The nearest living space is in excess of 25 metres from the premises and the smoking area is located at the furthest point from the local flats

·    They consider they are fully able to cover more than one premises by using strong management controls and in house training. They have written protocols for the staff which are detailed in the operating plan. The applicant and daughter will be actively involved in running the premises although a manger will be brought in at a later date.

·    The use of PIR lighting and CCTV will have a positive impact on the area and will reduce the issue of drunks abusing passing locals, the use of the area as an open WC as well as reducing the area being regularly used by prostitutes

·    The premises will help improve the area for local residents with a place of entertainment that does not require a late trip to a night club type facility

·    The premises will support the regeneration of the Millbay and Stonehouse areas

·    The controls and operation protocols submitted within their operating plan fully covers and enhances the control issues for the neighbourhood and would be positive action towards crime issues in the area.  They considered it must be better to have the premises being used rather being an empty building in the area

·    As they have not been able to access crime statistics for the area they have had to work with general information in their operation plan but they feel it covers best practice and covers a wide ranging risk assessment of the area and the premises operation.

·    The main trouble times for Union Street are between 2am and 4am. The premises will be closing by half past midnight at the latest and so the area around the pub will be cleared well before the above times when trouble usually starts.

·    Due to the financial climate it is unlikely that the pub will stay open for the times that have been put forward

·    The applicant submitted an operation plan for consideration.

·    The premises will not be a late night venue

·    Mr Welch was not going to be involved in the running of the business and was only involved in building, renovation and staff training.

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(i)

considered the report from the Director for Place;

(ii)

considered representations from Devon and Cornwall Constabulary that to grant the licence would undermine the crime prevention licensing objective;

(iii)

heard from the applicant.