Agenda item

        Consider the following applications for Variation of Premises Licence (applicant cited to attend.)  (Copies attached)

(i)           Verdant Leisure Limited                           Pease Bay Leisure Park

                                                                      Pease Bay

                                                                      Cockburnspath

                                                                      TD13 5YP

        Amendments to the Licence and Operating/Layout Plans to include the         addition of outdoor drinking as an activity during and outwith core hours.

Representations received:

Police Scotland - none.

Licensing Standards Officer - none.

Health - none.

Other - none.

(ii)          Newtown St. Boswells Bowling Club     Newtown St. Boswells

                                                                      Bowling Club

                                                                      Sprouston Road

                                                                      Newtown St. Boswells

                                                                      TD6 0QX

Amendments to the Licence and Operating Plan to include the following:-

·      a change to the core On Sale Hours –

               Current On Sale Hours                               Proposed On Sale Hours

               11.00am – 11.00pm Mon to Sat                 11.00am – 12 midnight Sun to Wed

               12.30pm – 11.00pm Sun                             11.00am – 1.00am Thurs, Fri & Sat

·      a change to the core Off Sale Hours –

               Current Off Sale Hours                               Proposed Off Sale Hours

               11.00am – 11.00pm Mon to Sat                 11.00am – 10.00pm Mon to Sun

               12.30pm – 10.00pm Sun                            

·       At Question 4 - Seasonal variations - amend wording to read - Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day open until 1.00am or within any other Licensing Board Policy;

·         the addition to the permitted activities referred to in question 5 (columns 2, 3 & 4) of the Operating Plan, to include conference facilities; restaurant facilities; dance facilities; theatre and films, both within and outwith core hours;

·         the addition to the permitted activities referred to in question 5 (Yes in column 4 – outwith core hours) of the Operating Plan, to include receptions (including weddings, funerals, birthdays, retirements etc); club or other group meetings; recorded music; live performance; and televised sport; and

·      the amendment/addition of appropriate explanation/terms at question 5(e) of the Operating Plan relating to the list of permitted activities (as to ‘Yes’ in column 4) to read – ‘These activities may commence prior to core hours, but will not extend beyond without the benefit of an Extended Hours Licence. Meals provided will mainly be light snacks, however there may be occasions for prize giving dinners’.

Representations received:

Police Scotland - none.

Licensing Standards Officer - none.

Health - none.

Other - none.

Section 29: Application for a Variation of Premises Licence

Considered the following applications for Variation of Premises Licence:

3.3     (i)      Verdant Leisure Limited                                             Pease Bay Leisure Park

                                                                                                Pease Bay

                                                                                                Cockburnspath

TD13 5YP

Amendments to the Licence and Operating/Layout Plans to include the addition of outdoor drinking as an activity during and outwith core hours.                                                                                                                                  

Representations received:

Police Scotland – copy attached.

Licensing Standards Enforcement Officer – none

Health – none.

Other - none.

          There had been circulated copies of an application for the variation of premises licence together with the proposed Layout Plan.  Mr Wynne advised that the application was made on behalf of the applicant and was to have the outdoor drinking area included within the licensing footprint of the premises.  The premises had operated under an occasional licence for the outdoor area, with no issues or complaints reported throughout the summer months.  Police Scotland had no comments. 

          The Convener welcomed Mr Stephen McGowan of TLT Solicitors and Mr Lee Elliot, the General Manager of the premises.  Mr McGowan advised that the importance of outdoor areas had been recognised during the summer, and that the applicants wished for the area to be brought into the permanent licensing footprint of the premises.  Mr Elliot stressed that the area had made a positive impact on the guests staying at the Park.  In response to a question, Mr Elliot confirmed that only alcohol purchased from the premises would be consumed at the outdoor area.

DECISION

AGREED TO GRANT

3.4     (i)      Newtown St. Boswells Bowling Club                        Newtown St Boswells

                                                                                                          Bowling Club

                                                                                                Sprouston Road

                                                                                                Newtown St. Boswells

TD6 0QX

Amendments to the Licence and Operating Plan to include the following:-

·    a change to the core On Sale Hours –

               Current On Sale Hours                               Proposed On Sale Hours

               11.00am – 11.00pm Mon to Sat                 11.00am – 12 midnight Sun to Wed

               12.30pm – 11.00pm Sun                             11.00am – 1.00am Thurs, Fri & Sat

·      a change to the core Off Sale Hours –

               Current Off Sale Hours                               Proposed Off Sale Hours

               11.00am – 11.00pm Mon to Sat                 11.00am – 10.00pm Mon to Sun

               12.30pm – 10.00pm Sun                            

·       At Question 4 - Seasonal variations - amend wording to read - Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day open until 1.00am or within any other Licensing Board Policy;

·         the addition to the permitted activities referred to in question 5 (columns 2, 3 & 4) of the Operating Plan, to include conference facilities; restaurant facilities; dance facilities; theatre and films, both within and outwith core hours;

·         the addition to the permitted activities referred to in question 5 (Yes in column 4 – outwith core hours) of the Operating Plan, to include receptions (including weddings, funerals, birthdays, retirements etc); club or other group meetings; recorded music; live performance; and televised sport; and

·      the amendment/addition of appropriate explanation/terms at question 5(e) of the Operating Plan relating to the list of permitted activities (as to ‘Yes’ in column 4) to read – ‘These activities may commence prior to core hours, but will not extend beyond without the benefit of an Extended Hours Licence. Meals provided will mainly be light snacks, however there may be occasions for prize giving dinners’.

Representations received:

Police Scotland – copy attached.

Licensing Standards Enforcement Officer – none

Health – none.

Other - none.

There had been circulated copies of an application for the variation of premises licence together with current and proposed Operating Plan.   Mr Wynne explained that the application sought to vary the premises licence of the Newtown St. Boswells Bowling Club.  The Club had not updated their licence for several years, and wished to be able to cater to increased demand for events and functions seen in the area.  Mr Wynne confirmed that the application was within policy and that there were no objections.  Police Scotland had no objections. 

The Convenor welcomed Ms Karen Brown as a representative of the Club. Ms Brown explained that following Covid-19 there was a desire for the Club to host an increased number of private functions in order to increase the income generation of the Club.  Members expressed their support.

DECISION

AGREED TO GRANT