Licensing Act Sub Committee - 17 September 2025

The meeting opened with the election of a chairman. Councillor Moorcroft moved, and Councillor J Martin seconded, the resolution that Councillor Dennis be appointed chairman for the session; the motion was carried without any declarations of interest. An agenda item that had been listed previously was withdrawn before the meeting began, and no further action was taken on that matter.

The Sub‑Committee then turned to the pending premises licence application for The Rum Sailor, located at Prow Park, Treloggan Industrial Estate, Newquay (TR7 2SX). The Licensing Team Manager (SB) presented the application and the committee invited clarification from Newquay Town Council. Two representatives from the town council raised a series of concerns, including: the extensive aerial plan covering all twelve units, decking and parking; the lack of a clear link between the aerial and interior plans; the risk of customers moving into adjacent premises with drinks; ambiguity over the areas designated for licensable activity on the ground floor; the perceived inconsistency of the plans with local authority standards; a proposed closing time of 10.30 pm that exceeds the 10 pm cessation time set in the planning permission; the need for a change‑of‑use planning application because the units are class E retail; and the removal of outdoor screening provisions from the licence conditions following the council’s representation.

The applicant and their representative attended and responded to the points raised. They explained that the plan size followed advice previously given by the licensing team, and that the 10.30 pm closing time was suggested by the team to allow for post‑closing clean‑up, having the original request was for 10 pm. The applicant highlighted their experience in operating licensed venues, noted that the licensing team had accepted the plans, and that other responsible authorities had not objected. A police representative was cited as being satisfied with the application. The applicant also emphasized the intent to create a community space that supports local businesses and confirmed that the application had been submitted in full compliance with the required procedures. They added that the provision for film screenings had been removed from the application on 18 June 2025 after the town council’s representation.

No final decision on the premises licence was made during the meeting. The Sub‑Committee recorded the representations from both Newquay Town Council and the applicant, and indicated that further consideration would be required before a resolution could be reached. The matter will be kept on the agenda for future deliberation.