To consider an application for the variation of a premises licence in respect of Market House, 1-2 Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EQ.

The Sub-Committee considered a report on an application to vary the premises licence in respect of Market House, 1-2 Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EQ. The report explained that the premises currently benefited from a premise licence (copy at Appendix RS-1) that authorised the following licensable activities:

Provision of Late Night Refreshment:

Monday to Sunday from 2300hrs to 0500hrs.

From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve until the start of permitted hours on New Year's Day for non-overnight residents.

Sale by Retail of Alcohol (On Sales):

Monday to Sunday from 1000hrs to 2300hrs.

The supply of alcohol shall be 24hrs for residents of the hotel and their bona fide guests.

From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve until the start of permitted hours on New Year's Day.

Hours the Premises is Open to the Public:

Monday to Sunday from 0700hrs to 2330hrs.

The roof terrace will open from 0800hrs to 2300hrs daily.

Opening hours shall be 24hrs for residents of the hotel and their bona fide guests.

From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve until the start of permitted hours on New Year's Day.

The application to vary the premise licence had been submitted by The City Pub Group Ltd. At the meeting the Sub-Committee heard that City Pub Group Ltd had been acquired by Young & Co.'s Brewery PLC. A copy of the application form was attached to the report at Appendix RS-2. The application sought to vary the premise licence as follows:

Sale of Alcohol (On Sales)

Increase the terminal hour for the sale of alcohol, Wednesday to Saturday, from 2300hrs to 0100hrs.

Provision of Recorded Music:

Add the Provision of Recorded Music to the licence as follows:

Wednesday 2300hrs to 0100hrs

Thursday      2300hrs to 0100hrs

Friday           2300hrs to 0100hrs

Saturday       2300hrs to 0100hrs

New Years Eve       From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve to the start of permitted hours on New Year's Day.

Hours the Premises is Open to the Public

Increase the Hours the Premises is Open to the Public, Wednesday to Saturday, from 2330hrs to 0130hrs, as follows:

Wednesday 0700hrs to 0130hrs

Thursday      0700hrs to 0130hrs

Friday           0700hrs to 0130hrs

Saturday       0700hrs to 0130hrs

Remove the restriction on the existing licence listed under the opening hours stating that: “The roof terrace will open from 0800hrs to 2300hrs daily.”

The application further sought to amend or remove other conditions attached to Annex 2 of the current premises licence. A copy of the newly proposed conditions which had been agreed between the Council’s Licensing Team, Thames Valley Police and the Applicant was attached to the report at Appendix RS-3.

The report stated that all other licensable activities and hours would remain as per the current licence.

During the 28-day consultation period for the application a representation objecting to the variation had been received by Reading Borough Council from Mr Andrew Strong on behalf of Sykes Capital Ltd. A copy of the representation was attached to the report  ...  view the full minutes text for item 50.