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No responsible authority objections

Thames Valley Police and the Fire and Rescue Authority raised no objections, which reduced the likelihood that crime, disorder, or fire safety conditions would drive major additional procurement or en…

“Thames Valley Police responded with a no objection and a no objection was received from the Fire and Rescue Authority. In terms of interested parties,…”

Premises licence variation decision

The sub-committee considered a variation application for Hedgley Premier to extend alcohol sales and opening hours to 6am-11pm every day, with enforceable additional conditions agreed with the applica…

“This application is for a variation of the existing premises licence to commence with immediate effect should the licencing authority decide to grant.…”

TEN decision on 22 Aug event

The committee had to decide whether the temporary event notice for the 22 August outdoor live band event could proceed, be allowed with existing licence conditions, or be refused by counter notice. Th…

“The hearing today is for a standard 10 received by the licencing authority on the 8th of August for the provision of regulated entertainment at the pr…”

Application of Licensing Policy 2022 and Section 182 Guidance

The licensing subcommittee must determine the application in accordance with Buckinghamshire Council's Licensing Policy (published February 2022) and Home Office Section 182 guidance. The policy empha…

“When determining the application, regard must be had to the Council's adopted licencing policy, which was published February 2022... The subcommittee …”

Reg 19 Local Plan Consultation

Cabinet approved publication of the Buckinghamshire Local Plan pre-submission plan for Regulation 19 consultation. The plan sets housing, employment land, infrastructure and environmental policy for t…

“This afternoon I'm seeking cabinet approval to publish the draught Buckinghamshire local plan under regulation 19, which is the final stage of consult…”

Planning call-in powers reduced

Council endorsed national planning legislative changes coming into force on 2026-10-31. The changes alter how planning applications reach committee, reduce call-in opportunities, and require amendment…

“So this item covers the national legislative changes to local authority planning committees which come into effect from the 31st of October this year.…”

Committee Refusal of Dorney Redevelopment Application

The East & South Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee voted to refuse planning application PL/25/0354/FA for the 12-unit residential redevelopment at Dorney. The refusal is based on the proposal's …

“I propose that we should refuse on the basis that the wait according to the golden rules and the failure to deliver the affordable or full affordable …”

Noise nuisance at late hours

Environmental Health and the neighbouring resident described a sustained public nuisance risk from amplified music, patron noise, smoking, and dispersal late at night. The premises is close to residen…

“Environmental health have submitted an objection to the application on the grounds of prevention of public nuisance. The representation states that th…”

Noise nuisance risk at pub

Environmental Health said the proposed outdoor amplified music created a significant risk of public nuisance because of the premises’ history, proximity to residential properties, and recent monitorin…

“The objection received from Environmental Health raises the following issues. It states the 10 relates to a 50th birthday party on the 15th of August …”