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considered the report from the Strategic Director for People;

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considered the representations (written and in person) from Devon and Cornwall Police, Environmental Health Officers and Ward Councillor;

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heard from the applicant, the applicants witness and the applicant’s solicitor that:

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this was an application by OMG to extend the hours to 04.00 Sunday to Thursday.  That OMG is a nightclub for the gay community who do not create crime and disorder as they don’t necessarily go to the club for alcohol;

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the club is not a high volume vertical drinking establishment and not testosterone filled.  It catered for a broad range of ages and that there was a distinction between OMG and other bars/clubs;

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the premises have been open since December 2013 and have held 9 TEN’s events until 4am on Wednesday nights.  There has been no crime and disorder related to the venue and no validated noise outbreak from the premises or noise complaints from the customers;

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the cumulative impact policy creates the presumption that the application will not be granted but this policy must be regarded with care as it does not preclude applications by well run, smaller impact premise applications being granted;

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OMG is the biggest gay community club brand and estimated to be worth £4m by the end of the year.  It has never had a review of licence.  Have worked alongside Bristol City Council to set policy.  OMG will have a positive impact on tourism in the area as 50% of the trade travel to the club.  The next nearest similar venue is 120 miles.  Customers bring the pink pound to the area which is a boost to the local economy, and also boost local trade through use of taxi’s and hotels;

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OMG would not add to the incidents of violent crime and disorder the area as the people going there are more likely to be victims of crime rather than creating;

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on operational points, OMG use all polycarbonate vessels, have SIA controlled door staff.  It allows customers to use electronic cigarettes in the premises which cuts down the number of smokers outside the premises;

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noise monitoring had been carried out at 11pm on a Monday evening to assess the noise breakout from the music.  The music could not be heard in between the passing traffic noise at the rear of the premises on Vauxhall Street.  Around at the front, on The Parade some music could be heard, but less than car radio level. Smoking area is outside on The Parade so is remote from residents in Vauxhall Street;

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OMG has good external supervision and has a noise policy with a telephone number for residents to ring and such calls will be logged and will be able to demonstrate any issues over the 12 months period applied for. No drinks will be allowed to be taken outside of the premises;

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formally proposed to committee that they wished to remove Monday and Tuesday from the application for variation;

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