Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that Councillor F Abbott be appointed as Chair for the hearing.

There were no apologies for absence.

To consider an application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Cue Club, Kenpas Hall, rear of 51, Kenpas Highway, Coventry, CV3 6AW.

Note: The applicant and their representative have been invited to attend the

  hearing.

  Persons who have made representations have been invited to attend.

The City Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy is available on the Council’s website. Alternatively, please contact us if you require a hard copy.

The Sub-Committee considered an application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Cue Club, Kenpas Hall, rear of 51 Kenpas Highway, Coventry, CV3 6AW. The application requested the Sale of Alcohol (on sales) Sunday - Thursday 0900hrs – 0000hrs (midnight), Friday & Saturday 0900hrs – 0100hrs; Regulated Entertainment Sunday - Thursday 0900hrs – 0000hrs (midnight), Friday & Saturday 0900hrs – 0100hrs; and Late Night Refreshment Sunday - Thursday 2300hrs – 0000hrs (midnight), Friday & Saturday 2300hrs – 0100hrs.

Nine representations objecting to the application had been received from Other Persons. The representations stated that granting the application could undermine all four licensing objectives, namely The Prevention of Crime & Disorder, The Protection of Public Safety, The Prevention of Public Nuisance, and The Protection of Children from Harm.

None of the Responsible Authorities had objected.

The Sub Committee’s statutory duty was to consider the application and any representations and to take such steps as contained in the Licensing Act 2003 as it considered appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

The Licensing Officer gave a brief summary of the application and confirmed that all licensing formalities had been complied with.

The Applicant was invited to present her case and began by explaining that there was a need for cue sports within Coventry and that she had been searching for a suitable venue for a long time – somewhere members could enjoy cue sports and, secondary to that, have a drink if they wish. She confirmed that it was not a venue for people to have some drinks and play pool, for example.

The Applicant explained that it would be a “members only” club and that she wished for a later licence to allow senior and disabled players, who may take slightly longer to play, to take part. She explained that as soon as the last person leaves for the evening, the premises would close, regardless of time, and that no one would be allowed to enter for the final hour as no game could be completed in this time.

The Applicant stated that the equipment would be of a high standard, meaning she would not risk a member being drunk and disorderly on the premises because of the potential to damage the equipment.

A Witness in support of the Applicant explained that he lives on Kenpas Highway and that his rear garden backs on to the premises. He lives with his wife who is a GP, and two children who attend school in the area. He previously served as a Police Officer. The Witness stated that he first saw the application advertised in the locality and had concerns, as did other residents. The Witness left a message with the Applicant’s accountant and within 45 minutes, the Applicant had called him.

The Witness described the Applicant as having taken the time to listen, explain and compromise. He explained that the traffic through Oak Tree Avenue is not a new problem and was currently used by gym users for access to the premises. The Witness  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.

To consider any other items of business which the Chair decides to take as a matter of urgency because of the special circumstances involved.

There were no other items of business.

There were no declarations of interest.