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There were no declarations of personal interest.

FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE ABOVE SITE INSPECTION THE MEETING WILL ADJOURN AND RECONVENE IN THE CHAMBER, 3 SPILMAN STREET, CARMARTHEN AT 10.30 A.M. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE REPRESENTATIONS AND TO DETERMINE THE ABOVE- MENTIONED APPLICATION.

The Sub Committee adjourned at Spilman Street, Carmarthen at 10.05 a.m. and reconvened on site at 10.10 a.m., in order to view the premises where it was afforded the opportunity of examining both the internal and external facilities and the location of objectors’ properties. Following conclusion of the site visit, the Sub Committee reconvened in the Chamber, Spilman Street, Carmarthen, at 10.50 a.m. to consider the application.

The Legal Services Manager briefed all present on the procedure for the meeting.

The Sub Committee was advised that an application had been received from Jasmine Louise Thomas for a premises licence in respect of the above premises to allow.

Supply of Alcohol Sunday to Wednesday 12:00-23:00, Thursday to Saturday 12:00-01:00

Opening Hours Sunday to Wednesday 12:00-23:30, Thursday to Saturday 12:00-01:30                                                                                                       

The Sub Committee noted that the following documentation was attached to the report:-

Appendix A - copy of the application

Appendix B - representations submitted by the Licensing Authority

Appendix C - representations submitted by Dyfed Powys Police

Appendix D - representations submitted by the Public Health Services

Appendix E - representations submitted by other persons.

The Sub-Committee, with the agreement of all parties, was circulated with copies of additional documentation which included amendments to the conditions proposed by the Responsible Authorities – potential conditions- and a plan detailing the location of objectors’ properties in relation to the application premises/site.

The Licensing Authority representative referred to his representations as detailed within Appendix B to the report and the potential conditions circulated. All parties were afforded the opportunity of questioning the Licensing Authority representative on the representations made.

The Dyfed Powys Police representative referred to his representations as detailed within Appendix C to the report and the potential conditions circulated. All parties were afforded the opportunity of questioning the Dyfed Powys Police representative on the representations made.

The Public Health Services representative referred to his representations as detailed within Appendix D to the report and the potential conditions circulated. All parties were afforded the opportunity of questioning the Public Health Services representative on the representations made.

The Sub-Committee thereupon received representations from some of the other persons expressing concerns and/or objecting to the grant of a premises licence on the grounds detailed in Appendix E.

All parties were afforded the opportunity of questioning the evidence submitted.

The applicant thereupon addressed the concerns and issues raised and stated that in light of the concerns of nearby businesses and property owners she was withdrawing her application for Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and would look to open on these days on a seasonal basis only.

All parties were afforded the opportunity of questioning the evidence submitted.

The Sub-Committee thereupon

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to retire into private session in order to receive legal advice pursuant to Paragraph 16 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

Following the adjournment, the Sub-Committee reconvened to advise of its decision and, having had regard to relevant paragraphs of the Licensing Authority’s Statement of Licensing Policy and the guidance issued by the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.