Agenda and minutes

1.         This meeting is to be webcast. Participants are reminded of the need to activate their microphones before speaking.

2.         The Chairman will read the following announcement:

“I would like to remind everyone present that this meeting will be broadcast live to the internet (or filmed) and will be capable of repeated viewing (or another use by such third parties).

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The Chairman made a short address to remind everyone present that the meeting would be broadcast to the internet and would be capable of repeated viewing, which could infringe their human and data protection rights.

To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

There were no declarations of interest made pursuant to the Council’s Members’ Code of Conduct.

To note the adopted procedure for the conduct of business by the Sub-Committee.

The Sub-Committee noted the agreed procedure for the conduct of business and the Terms of Reference.

To consider the attached application for an application for a Premises Licence for Ongar Station, Station Approach, High Street, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN under the Licensing Act 2003.

The three councillors that presided over this application were Councillors P Keska (Chairman), I Hadley and D Stocker. The Chairman welcomed to the meeting, Dean Walton the General Manager for Epping Ongar Railway and Mr A Manning, Ms D De Ritter and Mr N Maine were present as objectors. The Chairman introduced the Members and officers present and outlined the procedure that would be followed for the determination of the application.

(a)          Application before the Sub-Committee

The application had been made by Epping-Ongar Railway Holdings Ltd, for a new premises licence at Ongar Station, Station Approach, High Street, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN and was for the following licensing activities:

1.         The Sale by Retail of Alcohol

Friday 9.30 – 17.00, Saturday 9.30 – 21.30 and Sunday 9.30 – 17.00, On and Off Sales

Seasonal timings

SUMMER SCHEDULE

The standard timings apply from February to October only.

The timings 09:30-21:30 apply to any Bank Holiday in England falling within these months

Non-Standard WINTER SCHEDULE

In November to January the supply hours were as follows:

Wednesday-Sunday 16:30 – 21:30

When not covered by the above days of the week, the 19,20,21,22,23 December 16:30-21:30

Opening Times were Friday 9.00 – 17.00, Saturday 9.00 – 22.00, Sunday 9.00 – 17.00

Seasonal timings

SUMMER SCHEDULE

The standard timings apply from February to October only.

The timings 09:00-22:00 apply to any Bank Holiday in England falling within these months.

Non-Standard timings

WINTER SCHEDULE

In November to January the premises would be open Wednesday - Sunday 16:30 – 22:00

The application had been received on 16 September 2022 and the Operating Schedule set out the conditions which would be attached to the licence if the application was granted.

All Responsible Authorities had all received a copy of the application and it had been advertised at the premises and in a local newspaper with all residences and businesses within 150 meters radius of the premises being individually consulted.

The authority had received nine representations of objection from local residents and a response from Essex Police. The recommendations from the Police had been agreed with the applicant. The Objections related to the Prevention of Crime and Disorder, the Protection of Children from Harm, Public Safety, and the Prevention of Public Nuisance.

(b)           Presentation of the Applicant’s case

The applicant gave a brief history of the Epping Ongar-Railway Holdings Ltd and the staff and volunteers that worked across their services. He advised that the schedule of licensing activities had been prescriptive due to the nature of the premises and the events organised throughout the year. The sale of alcohol would be for customers before and after travelling on the trains only and in the designated areas marked on the map included within the agenda. The off-site sales would allow customers to purchase alcoholic gift boxes of local sourced ale and beers. The station at North Weald had a similar licence which had been granted last year.

(c)           Questions for the Applicant from the Sub-Committee

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