URL: https://hastings.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=568

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content:   We have carefully considered the new licence application for Players Sports Bar, Former Debenhams Building 1-3 Robertson Street submitted by Players Sports Bar Limited, the report of Stewart Bryant (HBC Licensing) and representations HBC Planning (a Relevant Authority) and 5 members of the public and the Respondent’s evidence given at the meeting. Our decision takes into consideration the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Public Sector Equality Duty, the Home Office Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003, the duties under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, and the rights set out in the Human Rights Act 1998. We did not consider the late representations in relation to the Applicants personal debt matters.   Our decision is to grant the licence subject to the following conditions:- -          Closing Hours on Tues-Thurs be changed to 22:30 -          As per the Operating Schedule (those offered by you in the application) -          Those agreed with Environmental Health and Sussex Police, in addition:- o   The note from EH (Noise) be a condition that there be no use of the bowling alley to be undertaken until an engineers report is submitted detailing the mitigation measures to be employed in order to avoid noise nuisance transference. o   Save that there be a condition that a Dispersal Policy be put in place subject to agreement with the Licensing Authority and Sussex Police prior to commencement of trading, to include but not be limited to the Police recommendation to communicate with local taxi firms. -          And the following additional conditions:- o   Planning permission be obtained prior to the commencement of trading. o   There be no vaping inside the licensed premises at any time. o   A fire risk assessment be submitted to and approved by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Authority prior to commencement of trading. o   Bowling Alley be maintained at all times and reports be made available to relevant Responsible Authorities upon request. o   All customers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult of at least 21 years of age. o   The designated smoking/vaping area outside be used by no more than 7 persons as any one time during opening hours. o   Implementation of the Mitigation/Control Measures from the CIZ Risk Assessment.    

Date of Decision: October 20, 2025