Sidmouth YRGOLF alcohol licence plans heard by council

Tiku Patidar appeared before East Devon District Council’s licensing and enforcement sub-committee over an application for YRGOLF Ltd in Dove Lane, Sidmouth.

The application sought permission to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises only and to provide recorded music.

The hearing took place at Blackdown House in Honiton on Tuesday, October 6.

Licensing officer Phil Wake said police had submitted a representation and reached an agreed position with the applicant.

One representation had also been received from a member of the public.

The objector, Ian Carpenter, had not responded to the notice of hearing and did not attend.

Tiku told councillors the premises were dilapidated and derelict and would be refurbished at considerable cost to create a high-end environment for customers.

He said he wanted to provide a good venue for the local community and that it would not operate as a venue focused on standing drinking.

Poor behaviour would not be tolerated, he said, adding that many customers would be known to him.

Tiku said he was happy with the conditions agreed with police.

He also told the hearing it was unlikely that the venue would open until 1am every Friday and Saturday.

Council legal adviser Giles Salter explained that interested parties, the local authority or police could request a review of the licence if issues arose.

He also advised that police had closure powers.

Councillors had no questions for the applicant, who did not add a closing statement.

The chair expressed regret that the objector had not attended to hear the applicant address the concerns raised.

The sub-committee’s decision would be communicated to all parties within five working days, the chair said.