B Bar [2009] JRC 130 (24 June 2009)

B Bar [2009] JRC 130 (24 June 2009)

Granting the 7th category licence would materially increase noise and disturbance in Wharf Street and Conway Street at 1.30 a.m., adversely affecting hotel guests and the public. Police resources would be stretched, and lack of street CCTV is a concern. No evidence of unfulfilled demand for 7th category premises was provided. The application is not in the public interest under Article 6(9) of the Licensing (Jersey) Law 1974.

Citation
[2009] JRC 130
Parties
Applicant: Armada Leisure Limited; Objector: Pomme d'Or Hotel; Supporter: Corinthian public house; Parish Representative: Connétable of St Helier; Police: States of Jersey Police Licensing Unit
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
24 June 2009
Procedural Posture
Licensing Application / Final Determination
Outcome
application rejected
Legal Topics
Grant of Licence, Noise Disturbance, Police Resources, Public Interest, CCTV Requirements
Licensing Law Public Order Grant of Licence Noise Disturbance Police Resources Public Interest CCTV Requirements

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Parties

Armada Leisure Limited

Applicant

Pomme d'Or Hotel

Objector

Corinthian public house

Supporter

Connétable of St Helier

Parish Representative

States of Jersey Police Licensing Unit

Police

Procedural Posture

Licensing Application / Final Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether granting a 7th category licence to B Bar would materially increase noise and disturbance in the vicinity
  2. 2 Whether police resources are sufficient to manage additional 7th category premises
  3. 3 Whether granting the licence is in the public interest under Article 6(9) of the Licensing (Jersey) Law 1974

Ratio Decidendi

Granting the 7th category licence would materially increase noise and disturbance in Wharf Street and Conway Street at 1.30 a.m., adversely affecting hotel guests and the public. Police resources would be stretched, and lack of street CCTV is a concern. No evidence of unfulfilled demand for 7th category premises was provided. The application is not in the public interest under Article 6(9) of the Licensing (Jersey) Law 1974.

Court Disposition

application rejected

Orders

  • Application for 7th category licence in respect of B Bar, 4 Wharf Street, St Helier is refused.