The Hearing gave consideration to a report by the Community and Planning Services Director giving details of an application under the Licensing Act 2003 for variation of the existing Club Premises Certificate at Hartley and District Social Club Ltd, The Club House, Ash Road, Hartley. It was noted that objections had been received and that accordingly the application had been referred to the Sub-Committee for determination.

The Hearing heard from the applicants who explained that prior to 2003 they  had all day opening hours, and that they were seeking these variations to allow for a limited number of functions for club members during the day.  They acknowledged the issue of a noise complaint in January 2011 and reported that they were working with the Environmental Health Officer to resolve this matter.

The Hearing heard from the objectors who raised the concerns of residents, in particular the suitability of the building for music, the issues of noise as nuisance, and the noise complaint in January 2011.  They questioned whether the club needed a permanent variation in their certificate and suggested that Club could apply for Temporary Event Notices as required.

The hearing agreed to circulate  a statement  from the Senior Environmental Health Officer. 

At  3.23 p.m. the Hearing Members withdrew to consider the issues raised.

At  3.56 p.m. the Hearing Members returned to the Council Chamber.

It was unanimously

(a)  Resolved:            That variations to the Club Premises Certificate in respect of Hartley and District Social Club Ltd, The Club House, Ash Road, Hartley, subject to the conditions contained in the licence attached as an appendix to these minutes, be granted.