To confirm the Minutes of the Licensing Applications Sub-Committee meetings held on 24 July 2024 and 31 July 2024.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 24 and 31 July 2024 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To consider an application for the variation of a Premises Licence in respect of the Palmer Tavern, 128 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1JL.

The Sub-Committee considered a report on an application for the variation of a Premises Licence in respect of the Palmer Tavern, 128 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1JL. The report explained that the premises currently had a Premises Licence that permitted the following licensable activities:

Hours for the Sale by Retail of Alcohol (On and Off Sales):

Monday to Sunday from         1000hrs until 2300hrs

New Years Eve: In addition to the permitted hours for the day, the period between the

end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following

day.

Late Night Refreshment

Monday to Sunday from         2300hrs until 2330hrs

New Years Eve: In addition to the permitted hours for the day, the period between the

end of permitted hours on that day and the beginning of permitted hours the following

day.

Hours the Premises is Open to the Public:

Monday to Sunday from         1000hrs until 2330hrs

The application submitted by Greene King Brewing and Retailing Limited sought to vary the hours as follows:

Hours for the Sale by Retail of Alcohol (On and Off Sales):

Sunday to Thursday from       1000hrs until 2300hrs

Friday and Saturday from 1000hrs until 0100hrs

Sundays of a Bank Holiday weekend, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve from 1000hrs until 0100hrs.

Late Night Refreshment

Sunday to Thursday from       1000hrs until 2300hrs

Friday and Saturday from 1000hrs until 0100hrs

Sundays of a Bank Holiday weekend, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve from 1000hrs until 0100hrs.

Hours the Premises is Open to the Public:

Monday to Sunday from         1000hrs until 2330hrs

Friday and Saturday from       1000hrs until 0130hrs

Sundays of a Bank Holiday weekend, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve from 1000hrs until 0130hrs.

A copy of the Application to Vary a Premises Licence Form was attached to the report at Appendix LIC-1 and a copy of the current Premises Licence was attached at Appendix LIC-2.

A copy of the conditions agreed between Reading Borough Council’s Licensing Team, Thames Valley Police and the Applicant had been attached to the report at Appendix LIC-3.

During the 28-day consultation period for the application two representations had been received by Reading Borough Council from residents. Copies of the representations were attached to the report at Appendix LIC-4 and Appendix LIC-4. The residents submitting the representations were invited to but did not attend the meeting.

The report stated that in determining the application the Licensing Authority had a duty to carry out its functions with a view to promoting the four licensing objectives, as follows:

·       The prevention of crime and disorder;

·       Public safety;

·       The prevention of public nuisance;

·       The protection of children from harm.

The report stated that any decision made in relation to the Premises Licence should be appropriate and proportionate with a view to promoting the licensing objectives. The Licensing Authority could amend, alter, or refuse an application should it be deemed appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives. The report stated that, when determining the application, the Licensing Authority must also  ...  view the full minutes text for item 16.