Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations made at the meeting.

(Appendix E to the report is not for publication as it contains personal information protected by Data Protection Legislation, not required to be published in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003).

The Sub-Committee considered an application for a new Premises Licence in respect of Askern Music Festival, Thornhurst Manor, Holme Lane, Holme, Doncaster, DN5 0LR.

The Sub-Committee Members, the Applicants and their representative and the persons making representations had received the agenda prior to the meeting. Copies of the representations were attached to the report at Appendix E.

At the commencement of the hearing, the Chair welcomed all parties to the meeting, made introductions and outlined the procedure to be followed. 

The Senior Licensing Practitioner introduced the report and outlined the salient points in relation to the application.

The applicants, represented by Mr Andrew O Grady, Director of Askern Music Festival, and their representative, Mr Phillip Williams, were in attendance at the meeting and made representations and answered questions.

With the agreement of all parties, additional information in the form of a site map was circulated to the Sub Committee at the meeting.

Mr S Allen, Mrs V Carter and Mr P Edwards, who had all made written representations in respect of the application, and were speaking on behalf of local residents objecting to the application outlined their concerns and objections, and answered questions.

All parties were then asked to leave the meeting whilst the Sub-Committee deliberated on the application and reached a decision.

All parties were then invited back in to the meeting to be informed of the Sub-Committee’s decision.

RESOLVED that having considered the application for a Premises Licence for Askern Music Festival, Thornhurst Manor, Holme Lane, Holme, Doncaster, DN5 0LR and taken into account the representations made and the evidence presented today, the steps that are appropriate to promote the Licensing Objectives, the Home Office Guidance and our Statement of Licensing Policy the Licensing Sub Committee have decided grant the licence in the terms set out in Appendices B-D.

The premises licence will also be subject to the following conditions:-

1)     All entry to Askern Music Festival to be by ticket only, even in respect of those who are under 5 years old.

The committee was concerned that unknown numbers of children would be attending the event without any record and therefore this condition is for the purposes of the protection of children from harm and public safety.

2)    The premises shall operate a CCTV system. CCTV cameras should be located to cover all bar areas and public entrances and exits.  The CCTV system must record clear images permitting the identification of individuals and all recorded images should be retained for a minimum of 28 days.  The CCTV system must operate at all times while the premises are open for licensable activities.

Given the possible number of people on site, the committee wanted to ensure that CCTV was in place to promote the licensing objective of preventing crime and disorder, the committee felt that CCTV would act as a deterrent and assist in detecting any crime and/or disorder

3)    Clear and legible notices shall be displayed at all entrances and exits which give customers details of parking  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.