Licensing Act Sub Committee - 24 September 2025

The meeting opened with the election of a Chairman. Councillor Parsons moved, and Councillor Clegg seconded, the resolution that Councillor Martin be appointed Chairman for the session. No declarations of interest were recorded, and the Chairman welcomed participants and outlined the procedural framework for the agenda.

The primary item considered was an application for a Premises Licence for “The Venue” at St Merryn Holiday Village (PL28 8QA), submitted by A Ron’s Security Ltd. The Licensing Officer presented the original report, a supplementary report and supporting appendices. The Sub‑Committee noted that the premises already hold two licences – one for the café and one for The Venue – the latter having been in force since 2017.

The applicant’s representative explained that the licence was sought to enable better control of alcohol consumption on the site. In response to members’ queries, the applicant clarified that it would withdraw the proposal to play recorded or live music outdoors, limit outdoor presence to no later than 10 p.m. (weather‑dependent), and that internal sound levels had not exceeded 90 dB during testing. Additional information was provided about nearby bungalows, the lack of alcohol sales in the arcade, the first noise complaint received since the applicant took over, and ongoing refurbishment works, including a fence to mitigate sound transmission, emergency lighting upgrades, and fire‑safety improvements overseen by an independent adviser.

No representatives of responsible authorities attended, but the Sub‑Committee recorded the written representation from Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service. One “Other Person” attended in opposition to the application but made no oral comments; their written objections were read and entered into the record. In its final submission, the applicant emphasized community‑building objectives, such as a weekly games day for elderly residents. The minutes do not indicate a final decision; the Sub‑Committee will retain the material for further consideration and will report back on the outcome of the licence application.