Licensing Act Sub Committee - 16 July 2025

The meeting opened with the election of a Chairman. Councillor Clegg moved, and Councillor Clemens seconded, the resolution that Councillor Moorcroft be appointed Chairman for the session. No declarations of interest were recorded, and the Chairman introduced the attendees and outlined the procedural framework for the meeting.

The Sub‑Committee examined a pre‑circulated report concerning an application for a Premises Licence for Wing Shed, located at London Apprentice, St Austell, PL26 7AR. The Licensing Officer presented the application and accompanying video evidence submitted by an external party. No questions were raised by members at this stage.

The applicant, representing Wing Shed, addressed the committee and highlighted several points: the venue intended to sell low‑alcohol beer alongside meals, it had operated under a “bring your own beer” policy without alcohol‑related incidents, and it had no plans to host live music or similar events. In response to subsequent questions from members, the applicant provided clarifications on parking management, signage, the limited availability of nearby lay‑by space, and a proposed but financially unattainable purchase of adjacent land for additional parking. He also noted that the business would focus on craft beers and ciders rather than high‑strength spirits, and that customers would need to travel to the site, reducing the likelihood of it being used as a drinking venue.

Additional operational details were supplied: the retention period for CCTV footage would be extended from 30 to 31 days; noise would be managed by keeping the door closed and limiting activity to customer arrivals and departures; home deliveries were not currently offered but would be introduced in winter, with drivers instructed to turn off engines while loading. Weekly waste collection would be handled by Biffa. The applicant explained that recent parking issues had been mitigated by a pre‑ordering app and new signage, and that customers would collect orders within designated time slots, minimizing waiting times.

The meeting concluded without a formal vote being recorded in the provided excerpt; the Sub‑Committee’s consideration of the licence application and the applicant’s responses to member inquiries were documented for further deliberation.