Residents living in the vicinity of the White Horse Pub at 69 Thames Street at the junction with The Avenue will wish to be aware of an application for full variations to extend the finish time for the sale of alcohol to midnight on Mondays to Sundays inclusive; and to permit late night refreshment from 2300 to 0030 on Mondays to Sundays inclusive.
(Application No.14/00852/LAPRE). We are aware of concerns that the granting of these variations may lead to an unwelcome precedent in the Village.
Unlike planning applications where LOSRA has frequently made representations at Planning Committee, objections to Licensing Committee can only be made by individuals and businesses in the vicinity.
'In the vicinity’ is a term that is not defined. Ministerial Guidance asks licensing authorities to consider if the individual is ‘directly affected’ and says: ‘it is expected that the decision will be approached with common sense and individuals living and working in the neighbourhood or area immediately surrounding the premises will be able to make representations'.
Any representation must address one or more of the four licensing objectives. In this respect, objectives b. (the prevention of crime and disorder); and d. (the prevention of public nuisance) could apply and must be submitted by 25th December
Details of the application my be viewed on the Council website: www.spelthorne.gov.uk/article/1985/Alcohol-entertainment-and-late-night-refreshment. Click on 'Licensing search' and enter reference 14/00852/LAPRE.
To make a representation by email, click here: https://www.spelthorne.gov.uk/article/1984/Licensing-and-registration?sendtoid=1887&formid=2509. Alternatively, by post to The Licensing Manager, Spelthorne Borough Council, Knowle Green, Staines TW18 1XB.