Agenda and draft minutes

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. Members and Officers who were in attendance were introduced.

Also in attendance were the following:

Mrs E Griffin

Mr K Hutchinson

Mr A Godman

Parish Councillor F Wakefield

Mr T Flynn

Mr A Dugard

Mr K Izod

There were none.

To receive any disclosure of disclosable pecuniary interests by Members relating to any items on the agenda. If any Member is uncertain as to whether an interest should be disclosed, he or she is asked if possible to contact the District Solicitor prior to the meeting.

Members are reminded that if they are declaring an interest, they should state the nature of that interest whether or not they are required to withdraw from the meeting.

Councillor P Gomm declared an interest due to being the local Ward Councillor and knows of the site and knew of the owners but did not know them personally.

To note the hearing procedure rules and virtual licensing sub-committee procedural rules.

All present confirmed that they had read and understood the procedure rules that applied to this hearing.

To consider an application under s.51 of the Licensing Act 2003 for a review of the premises licence in respect of New Bury Farm, Mill Road, Slapton, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9BT (report attached).

Members were asked to determine a review submitted by Buffalo Lodge Retreat Ltd, Buffalo House, Mill Road, Slapton, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9BT (“the applicant”) in respect of a licence at New Bury Farm, Mill Lane, Slapton, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9BT (“the premises).

Following detailed discussions all parties present confirmed that they were satisfied they had received a fair hearing and had nothing further to add.

The Sub-Committee retired to make its decision which can be seen in the attached Decision Notice.