Licensing Act Sub Committee - 23 September 2026

Name: Licensing Act Sub Committee — 2026-09-23
Start: 2026-09-23
End: 2026-09-23
Location: Cornwall Council, County Hall

Licensing Act Sub Committee·2026-09-23

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Key Takeaways

•The Sub Committee elected Councillor Moorcroft as Chairman for the meeting.
•A variation of the premises licence for Arcade Wines was granted, allowing alcohol sales for on-site consumption between 11am and 5pm.
•The applicant agreed to all conditions proposed by Devon and Cornwall Police and Environmental Health to address licensing objectives.
•One objector raised concerns about noise, disturbance, increased footfall, and public nuisance, but the committee resolved to grant the variation.
•The premises will primarily sell wine and beer, offer wine tasting, and host temporary food pop-up events.

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Based on the meeting minutes provided, the Licensing Sub-Committee convened to consider an application for a Variation of a Premises Licence for Arcade Wines, located at 6 The Arcade, Market Jew Street, Penzance. Councillor Moorcroft was elected Chairman for the meeting, and no declarations of interest were made. The Sub-Committee considered a report from the Licensing Officer outlining the application.

The Applicant, who is the Managing Director of Arcade Wines, spoke in support of the variation. He described the premises as a shop selling low-intervention wines, wine on tap for refills, beer, and spirits for takeaway, with plans to host temporary food pop-up events. The specific variation sought was permission to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises between 11am and 5pm, primarily to allow customers to taste wine before purchasing. The Applicant clarified that only wine and beer would be sold for on-site consumption, not spirits.

During questions from the Committee, the Applicant addressed concerns about customers congregating outside the premises. He stated that in the four events held since opening in March, there had been no rowdy behaviour or disturbance. He confirmed that signage would be displayed asking patrons to be considerate of neighbours and keep noise to a minimum. The Applicant also explained that "low intervention wines" are natural wines made without herbicides or heavy manipulation, and that beer would only be sold in 330ml containers, not on draught. The business employs two staff members, with only the Applicant holding a personal licence.

One Other Person attended and spoke in objection to the application, raising concerns regarding the prevention of public nuisance and crime and disorder. The objector noted that the Licensing Officer had recommended conditions for a Challenge 25 policy and a CCTV system. The meeting was adjourned for the Sub-Committee to consider its decision in private. The outcome of the application was not included in the provided minutes.