URL: https://democracy.boston.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2294

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Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

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Content: Boston Borough Council Regulatory & Appeals Committee Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 Decision Notice   Date of hearing 3 February 2026   Members of Committee Chair: Councillor L Savickiene Vice Chair: Councillor S Evans   Councillor R Austin, Councillor J Baxter, Councillor A Izard, Councillor J Noble, Councillor H Staples, Councillor S Welberry, Councillor S Woodliffe   Apologies Councillor J Cantwell, Councillor A Dorrian Councillor N Drayton, Councillor P Gleeson   Premises Licence Applicant Mr & Mrs Wright Premises Address Chunkymuffins, The Pool Shed, Marsh Farm Cottage, Frampton Roads, Frampton, Boston Date Application Received 17 November 2025 Details of Application Application for the Grant of a Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence   The Parties:   The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to consider an application for a Sexual Entertainment Venue licence. The Council Constitution requires that all new applications are determined by the Regulatory & Appeals Committee. Following the submissions of the application, objections were received and put before the committee for consideration.   At the hearing the Sub-Committee heard from Grant Shackleston on behalf of the applicant, Joanne Gladski, Councillor Ralph Pryke, Frampton parish council, Alan Taylor.   The Applicant advised that the business has been operating as private parties since 2014 and in 2023 applied for a premises licence and has been operating under that licence without any complaints. No complaints had been made until such time as this application was applied for. The full submission of the applicant can be found in the minutes and transcript of the meeting. The Applicant confirmed that inside the premises or persons attending the premises could not be viewed from the outside – including a 6ft fence surrounding the premises and 8ft conifers inside of the fence. The premises is very discreet and is not near any schools or nurseries, children’s play areas or open spaces where there are any safeguarding issues. The Applicant advised this application was to regulate activities and was a grey area whether a licence was in fact needed.   The committee heard from Ms Gladski, Councillor Pryke and Alan Taylor who raised concerns that there were already breaches of the premises licence in terms of noise, nuisance. Comments were made regarding previous applications made and complaints made. Concerns were raised about an increase in noise, nuisance and traffic in the area.   Policy and Guidance:   In reaching its decision the Committee has had due regard for all that they have read, heard, and seen, and has considered the provisions of the Act, the Home Office Guidance, and the Council’s Policy.   Decision and Reasons:   Having considered the submissions, the committee did not consider this could be refused considering the locality of the premises. They noted it was not near any parks and children’s play areas, any other retail units, schools and nurseries, religious and communal buildings or other alcohol or entertainment licensed premises. Whilst they did note the premises was near 4 other residential premises the committee considered that the premises was well screened and discreet from public view but further conditions on the licence would be appropriate.   The committee have therefore decided to grant the licence subject to the conditions included on the police representation.   In addition, they have decided to impose the following conditions; ·         There shall be no employment of commercial performers at the premises ·         Whenever the premises is open for customers the gates must be closed except for access and egress. ·         The swimming pool and outside area shall be closed for use at 11pm ·         There shall be in place a safeguarding policy that must be supplied to the licensing department.   Appeal:   The Applicant has a right of appeal to the Magistrates’ Court in accordance with Schedule 3 paragraph 27 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.   The appeal must be commenced by notice of appeal to the Magistrates Court within the period of 21 days beginning with day on which the Applicant was notified by the Council of the decision being appealed against (i.e. the date this decision notice is received)   Signed:        On Behalf of the Regulatory & Appeals Committee 04 February 2026

Date of Decision: February 3, 2026