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The RCV Objection
Prevention of crime and disorder
There is a history of drug-related activity in the Riverside area. A pub packed with drinkers and a live band are surely ideal conditions for drug suppliers' trade to flourish. Disorderly conduct on leaving the pub is bound to occur from time to time.
Prevention of public nuisance
The plan in the licence application shows a bar and cellar area but no kitchen, so the effects of drinking will not be mitigated by the provision of food. The plan indicates that the outisde area will be used as part of the application. Noise therefore is certain to create a serious and unacceptable nuisance in this otherwise quiet area. Many residents must sleep with windows open because of the level of heat insulation in their houses or apartments. it is likely that many will be disturbed and kept awake by voices raised in fun or in anger at turning out time. The licence application states that doors and windows will be kept closed to mitigate noise. It will be impossible to keep the 4 sets of doors closed as people need to enter and leave. Every time a door opens, there will be a new barrage of noise. Due to the shape of surrounding apartment blocks and walls along Elizabeth Parade, noise is likely to be amplified and travel round the site.The venue will want tables and chairs outside, so people will be drinking and smoking up to the park edge all day, with music coming out of the venue right into the heart of this tranquil community park and residential area. All this is quite simply inappropriate.
Protection of children
Inevitably dropped glass in the patio area and on the grass by the park will present a hazard to all and particularly to small children.
Public safety
There have been numerous deaths over the years of people who have fallen into the Avon and have been unable to get out. This is a particular hazard on the footpath to the east of the proposed establishment where there are no safety barriers. Anyone who fell in there, particularly if inebriated or at night, would have little chance of survival.
Tables and chairs on the patio would impede level access to the proposed dental surgery or force people with limited mobility close to the edge and the drop to park level.
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Tables and chairs on the patio could block the level access route to the Dental Surgery or force people with limited mobility close to the edge and the drop to park level.
The patio area is currently not lit and has no railing on it to prevent patrons falling off the side. There is bound to be occasional broken glassware in the area which could be a hazard to children and adults alike.
The request for off sales is of great concern and must be opposed. There is nothing in the application about controlling drinking outside and therefore the entire park could simply become an enormous unmonitored beer garden resulting in massive public nuisance and discarded glass and rubbish. This will present more potential danger to children and others underfoot.
No indication in the plan has been given to the signage the applicant will want to install and hence how much additional light pollution will be created. No additional light pollution should be allowed as part of this application.
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
Dropped glass in the patio area and on the grass in the Park is a hazard to all, but particularly to small children.
Objection Details:
Application number: 23/01428/LAPRE
Applicant’s name: The Thirsty Pine Ltd
Premises name and address:
Unit 2
Ground Floor
Royal View / Sovereign Point
Victoria Bridge Road
Westmoreland
Bath BA2 3GG
Application for a: New premises licence
Objector’s Name: Lindsay Whitmore
Objector’s Address:
## Alexandra House, Elizabeth Parade, BA2 3FY
Organisation name if applicable: Alexandra House Action Group
My/our representation is relevant to the following licensing objective(s):
Prevention of crime and disorder
Threat of escalation of drugs-related activity
Prevention of public nuisance
Noise pollution in a built up and otherwise residential area. Negative change to a space where children enjoy safe play and adults stroll and walk their dogs
Protection of children from harm
A residents’ park, a quiet and calm space where children play is an inappropriate place for a drinking establishment
Public safety
Heightened threat of falling into canal
Here is the RCV Submission:
Prevention of crime and disorder
There is a history of drug-related activity in the Riverside area. A pub packed with drinkers and a live band are surely ideal conditions for drug suppliers' trade to flourish. Disorderly conduct on leaving the pub is bound to occur from time to time.
Prevention of public nuisance
The plan in the licence application shows a bar and cellar area but no kitchen, so the effects of drinking will not be mitigated by the provision of food. The plan indicates that the outisde area will be used as part of the application. Noise therefore is certain to create a serious and unacceptable nuisance in this otherwise quiet area. Many residents must sleep with windows open because of the level of heat insulation in their houses or apartments. it is likely that many will be disturbed and kept awake by voices raised in fun or in anger at turning out time. The licence application states that doors and windows will be kept closed to mitigate noise. It will be impossible to keep the 4 sets of doors closed as people need to enter and leave. Every time a door opens, there will be a new barrage of noise. Due to the shape of surrounding apartment blocks and walls along Elizabeth Parade, noise is likely to be amplified and travel round the site.The venue will want tables and chairs outside, so people will be drinking and smoking up to the park edge all day, with music coming out of the venue right into the heart of this tranquil community park and residential area. All this is quite simply inappropriate.
Protection of children
Inevitably dropped glass in the patio area and on the grass by the park will present a hazard to all and particularly to small children.
Public safety
There have been numerous deaths over the years of people who have fallen into the Avon and have been unable to get out. This is a particular hazard on the footpath to the east of the proposed establishment where there are no safety barriers. Anyone who fell in there, particularly if inebriated or at night, would have little chance of survival.
Tables and chairs on the patio would impede level access to the proposed dental surgery or force people with limited mobility close to the edge and the drop to park level.