Licensing Act Sub Committee - 5 August 2026

# Cornwall Council Licensing Act Sub-Committee – Meeting Summary

## Procedural Matters

The meeting began with the election of Councillor Dennis as Chairman, proposed by Councillor Clegg and seconded by Councillor Saunby. No declarations of interest were made. The Sub-Committee considered three separate licensing applications during the session, with the Chairman outlining procedure to attendees before each item.

## Masons Arms, Camelford (LASC/11)

The Sub-Committee considered an application to vary the premises licence for the Masons Arms in Camelford. The applicant's representative, an experienced hospitality industry professional, explained that extended hours were sought primarily for charity and community events rather than routine operation, noting that the premises had exhausted its allowance of Temporary Event Notices. Supporting points included the venue's Challenge 25 policy, zero-tolerance approach to drugs, community integration through local fundraising and support for events such as Camelford Carnival, and sponsorship of local darts and pool teams. The representative noted that many representations against the application had come from individuals living outside Camelford and that incidents at the premises had been few. In response to Members' questions, it was clarified that additional hours would mainly be used on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays before Bank Holidays, that no noise complaints had been received regarding recent events, and that the applicant was willing to install an external noise monitor. The outcome of the Sub-Committee's determination was not recorded in the extract provided.

## Treloyhan Manor, St Ives (LASC/12)

This application sought a variation to permit alcohol sales in an external dining area, food-led in nature, operating between 9.00am and 9.00pm. The Applicant emphasised that the proposal differed materially from a previous application refused by the Sub-Committee, having removed elements such as an outdoor bar, events lawn, outdoor cinema and amplified music. The Manor Grill restaurant, with a 56-cover capacity and table service only, currently operates on a bring-your-own basis due to existing licence restrictions; if granted, this would be replaced by staff-supplied alcohol under conditions including Challenge 25 and management supervision. The Applicant highlighted the absence of any Police incidents, antisocial behaviour complaints or evidence of alcohol-related disorder at the premises, and confirmed no future extension to hours was planned. Clarification was also provided regarding a shift from lunch to brunch service (10.00am–1.00pm), with minimal alcohol consumption expected during this period.

## Eattok3 Ltd, Tower Garage, Newquay (LASC/13)

The final application concerned a new premises licence for a food courtyard and community space in Newquay. The Applicant, a local resident of approximately 20 years and former professional musician, stated that alcohol sales were intended to complement the food offering rather than serve as the primary focus, with sales proposed between midday and 9.00pm and customers required to leave by 9.30pm. The Applicant addressed resident concerns by confirming that music would be low-level, monitored by decibel readings,