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Application for the Variation of a Premises Licence in Respect of The Prince, 111 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5BQ pdf icon PDF 7 MB

To consider an application for the variation of a Premises Licence in respect of The Prince, 111 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5BQ.

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The Sub-Committee considered a report on an application for the variation of a Premises Licence in respect of The Prince, 111 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5QB. The report explained that the premises currently had a Premises Licence which allowed the followed activities:

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

Monday to Sunday from         1000hrs until 2300hrs

New Year’s 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 the permitted hours the following day.

Late Night Refreshment

Monday to Sunday from         2300hrs until 2330hrs

New Year’s 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 the permitted hours the following day.

Hours the Premises is Open to the Public:

Monday to Sunday from         1000hrs until 2330hrs

A copy of the Application to Vary a Premises Licence Form was attached to the report at Appendix LIC-1, and the report stated that the application was for the variation of the existing Premises Licence to permit the following licensable activities:

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

Sunday to Thursday from       1000hrs until 2300hrs

Friday and Saturday from       1000hrs to 0000hrs

New Year’s 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 the permitted hours the following day.

Late Night Refreshment

Sunday to Thursday from       2300hrs until 2330hrs

Friday and Saturday from       2300hs to 0000hrs

New Year’s 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 the permitted hours the following day.

Hours the Premises is Open to the Public:

Sunday to Thursday from       1000hrs until 2330hrs

Friday and Saturday from       1000hrs to 0030hrs

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-2.

During the 28-day consultation period for the application two representations had been received by Reading Borough Council from local residents. Copies of the representations were attached to the report as appendices LIC-3 to LIC-4.

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 have regard  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.