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The Chairman summarised the procedure for the Sub-Committee hearing. All those present were introduced or introduced themselves.

The Senior Licensing and Enforcement Officer presented his report covering an application for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) under Section 100 of the Licensing Act 2003. The Sub-Committee was advised that Ms Nina Rampling submitted an application for an event to take place at Cr8 Glamping at Redricks Lakes, Sawbridgeworth.

The Sub-Committee was advised that the application was for the supply of alcohol and regulated entertainment on the premises on 30 and 31 October 2021 from 12 noon until 10 pm, for occupancy of 499 people. The TEN was for the car park of the premises, which was not licenced and the TEN would be used alongside the existing licence for Cr8 Glamping.

The Senior Licensing and Enforcement Officer detailed how the event had been described and said that had been a police objection during the consultation period in their capacity as a responsible authority. The police were concerned about the incomplete event management plan (EMP) which contained inconsistencies and the police were particularly concerned about access to the site and the arrangements for the prevention of crime and disorder, public nuisance and ensuring public safety.

The Sub-Committee was advised that Environmental Health had not formally objected to the application, they had stated that Officers would be liaising with the applicant via the Safety Advisory Group, which had met yesterday.

The Senior Licensing and Enforcement Officer set out the actions open to the Sub-Committee and said that the decision of Members should be evidence based and justified and appropriate for the promotion of the four licensing objectives and proportionate to what the Sub-Committee intended to achieve.

Councillor Bolton was advised by the Senior Licensing and Enforcement Officer that feedback relating to meetings of the Safety Advisory Group should be sought from the police. She asked for some clarity as to the process for transferring the premises licensing to a different person to that named on a premises licence.

The Senior Licensing and Enforcement Officer said that at any point an application could be made to transfer the premises licence and specify a new Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). The application could be made online at any time prior to the event with the written consent of the current licence holder and the new DPS.

Councillor Bolton asked if there was consultation to ensure that the person taking on the licence was fit and proper. The Sub-Committee was advised that once an application had been received, there was a 14 day consultation period with the police and the Home Office.

The Senior Licensing and Enforcement said that consultation would only be with the police in relation to a change of DPS and Officers asked that all applications were made as soon as possible. He confirmed to Councillor Bolton that events could still be held during the 14 day consultation period.

The Event Manager, Brittany Melly, said that the application was for a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32