Agenda and draft minutes

No declarations were reported at the meeting.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 27th August, 2024 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The Sub-Committee considered an application for a new premises licence for Ferryboat Farm Fisheries, Ferry Boat Lane, Old Denaby, Doncaster, DN12 4LB.

The Sub-Committee Members, the Applicant, their representative, and any persons making representations had received a copy of the agenda papers prior to the meeting. A copy of the representations was attached at Appendix E.

At the commencement of the meeting, the Chair welcomed everyone back to the reconvened meeting, introductions were made, and she outlined the procedure to be followed.

The Senior Licensing Practitioner, Hayley Oxley introduced the report and outlined the key points to the application.

The Applicant’s representative, Mr Stephen Butler, SMB Consultancy Group LTD attended the meeting, made representations and answered questions.

Mr Peter O’Brien and Mrs Aileen Robinson, residents on Ferry Boat Lane attended the meeting made representations, and answered questions.

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

RESOLVED that having considered the application for a new premises licence in respect of Ferryboat Farm Fisheries, Ferry Boat Lane, Old Denaby, Doncaster, DN12 4LB, taken into account the representations made and evidence presented today, the steps that are appropriate to promote the Licensing Objectives, the Home Office Guidance and the Statement of Licensing Policy and have decided to grant the licence in the terms set out in Appendix B

The sub-committee heard from Mr Stephen Butler, who represented the Applicant, Thomas Carlin. Mr Butler confirmed that Mr Carlin runs a successful fishing and camp site, which employs local people.  He confirmed later in the hearing that there was capacity for around 40 caravans on the site.  The application related to two licensable areas, which have been provided in the plans before the sub-committee.

It was submitted and noted that no statutory bodies, as responsible authorities, had made any representations in objection to this application.

Responding to the objectors concerns, surrounding anti-social behaviour, and fighting in the street, it was submitted that there was no evidential link on the information provided to the Sub-Committee between this premises licence application or the Applicant and that behaviour. 

It was noted that the Applicant had previously operated under temporary event notices, and it was submitted that there had not been any concerns or complaints previously.

As a result of consultation and engagement with the local residents, the Applicant had accepted the conditions set out in Appendix B. 

It appeared there may have been misunderstanding around car boot sales and music events being advertised online.  The Sub-Committee were assured that advice had been given and the Applicant was now aware of what he is unable to do under the Licensing Act.  The matter before the Sub-Committee today was in relation to a premises licence for the sale of alcohol, and the Sub-Committee can only consider the application before them.

When asked who would be policing the licensing hours, the Applicants representative responded that a breach of licensing law was an imprisonable criminal offence.  It was further submitted  ...  view the full minutes text for item 46.