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 a premises licence from El Matador Restaurant, 49 London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1AR. It was noted that objections had been received and that accordingly the application had been referred to the Sub-Committee for determination.

The Chairman agreed to the applicants tabling a written statement. The Chairman suspended the Hearing at 10.15 a.m. to enable the meeting to read the statement.  The Chairman re-commenced the hearing at 10.25 a.m..

The Hearing heard from the applicants who stated that the written statement was a compromise proposal following consultation with local residents and the Environmental Protection Officer, in particular to address the issue of noise in Lime Tree Walk. The applicants also accepted the points made by Sevenoaks Town Council with the exception of point ii. 

The Hearing heard from the objectors who raised the concerns of residents and Sevenoaks Town Council, in particular the issues of noise from events.

The Hearing heard from the Environmental Protection Officer who raised concerns regarding noise breakout from the premises and the area to be used for smoking.

At 11.05 a.m. the Hearing Members withdrew to consider the issues raised.

At 11.29 a.m. the Hearing Members returned to the Council Chamber.

It was unanimously,

Resolved:      That the Premises Licence in respect of El Matador, 49 London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1AR subject to the conditions contained in the licence attached as an appendix to these minutes, be granted.