Licensing Act Sub Committee - 12 August 2026

The meeting opened with the election of Councillor Moorcroft as Chairman for the session, proposed by Councillor Clemens and seconded by Councillor Clegg. No declarations of interest were made. The Chairman then outlined the procedure and invited attendees to introduce themselves.

The Sub-Committee first considered an application for a Variation of a Premises Licence for Oceans Café in Newquay. The applicant proposed operating as a board game and video game bar until 1:00am with premises closure at 1:30am, having amended the original application after discussions with the Environmental Health Officer. Key proposals included external CCTV, SIA door supervisors from 9:00pm when open past midnight, noise monitoring with decibel readings every 30–40 minutes, and a 30-minute drink-up time to encourage slow customer dispersal. The applicant emphasised that the venue would provide a quieter, relaxed alternative to nightclubs, with a food-led offer during summer and only low-volume entertainment in the rear garden. In response to members’ questions, it was noted that no complaints log existed as the venue had not yet opened, and that live entertainment would be limited to acoustic or low-fi DJs with significantly amplified music excluded. The applicant confirmed ongoing renovation work and that CCTV installation would be completed before opening.

The Sub-Committee then considered a second application, certified as urgent due to an event scheduled for August 2026, for a Grant/Variation of a Premises Licence at Trevalon in Herodsfoot. The licensing officer reported that several complaints had been received about events in the past year, with the most recent concerning volume and duration on 23 July. The applicant stated that since 2022 approximately 40 events had been held, with prior complaints relating mainly to three large festival-style events. Detailed noise monitoring data was presented for a subsequent large event, showing 68 of 85 readings found music inaudible, 13 barely audible, and four audible—the latter promptly addressed by reducing volume by 20%. The applicant noted that new measures and recording procedures had significantly reduced complaints, and that contact details had been provided to complainants for direct resolution. Members received clarification on the specific event in question and the applicant’s control over the in-house sound system.

The minutes provided detail the submissions and questions for both applications but do not include the final resolutions or decisions made by the Sub-Committee. The Chairman certified the Trevalon item as urgent due to the scheduled August 2026 event. No further outcomes are recorded in the extract supplied.