The Chair had agreed to the addition of this item as a matter of Urgent Business.

The Hearing Panel noted that the application was agreed by all parties prior to the meeting and was therefore treated as a determination.

In reaching its decision the Panel also considered the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Licensing Act 2003, the Regulations made there under and the Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under Section 182 of that Act and the licensing objectives.

Decision

To grant the licence subject to agreed conditions.

The Chair had agreed to the addition of this item as a matter of Urgent Business.

The Hearing Panel noted that the application was agreed by all parties prior to the meeting and was therefore treated as a determination.

In reaching its decision the Panel also considered the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Licensing Act 2003, the Regulations made there under and the Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under Section 182 of that Act and the licensing objectives.

Decision

To grant the licence subject to agreed conditions.

The determination papers are enclosed.

The Chair had agreed to the addition of this item as a matter of Urgent Business.

The Hearing Panel noted that the application was agreed by all parties prior to the meeting and was therefore treated as a determination.

In reaching its decision the Panel also considered the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Licensing Act 2003, the Regulations made there under and the Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under Section 182 of that Act and the licensing objectives.

Decision

To grant the licence subject to agreed conditions.

The report of the Director of Planning, Building Control and Licensing is enclosed.

The Chair had agreed to the addition of this item as a matter of Urgent Business.

The Hearing Panel noted that the application was agreed by all parties prior to the meeting and was therefore treated as a determination.

In reaching its decision the Panel also considered the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Licensing Act 2003, the Regulations made there under and the Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under Section 182 of that Act and the licensing objectives.

Decision

To grant the licence subject to agreed conditions.

The report of the Director of Planning, Building Control and Licensing is enclosed.

Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Planning, Building Control and Licensing regarding a New Premises Licence application.

The Hearing Panel considered the written papers, oral representations of all parties as well as the relevant legislation and guidance.

The applicant’s agent addressed the Hearing Panel and stated that the premises had been vacant for over 15 years and that the applicants had planning permission for the scheme. The premises would be a bistro selling alcohol until 23:00 Sunday to Thursday and 23:30 Friday and Saturday. It would be a small setting of 36 capacity indoors with low level background music only. It was noted that the operating schedule had been amended in agreement with LOOH who had now withdrawn their representations. A limit of 5 would be placed on the number of smokers allowed to congregate outside the premises after 21:00 and 21:00 would be the cut off time for outdoor dining with no drinks allowed outside after this hour. CCTV would be in place to monitor the outdoor area also. GMP had not withdrawn their representations but the agent expressed that they felt the agreement with LOOH covered the main issues. There were a number of local residents objecting to and in support of the application and the premises would be located directly below care apartments for older residents. The key themes as far as objectors were concerned were around windows, smokers, anti-social behaviour, external seating and trading hours. The agent expressed that this was a food led venture and that the applicants had took serious consideration of striking the balance with city centre living.

The applicant addressed the Hearing Panel and stated that the premises had been 6 years in the making and would restore a grade 2 listed building that had fallen into disuse. The applicant explained that both he and the DPS had many years of experience.

GMP addressed the Hearing Panel and stated that the Ancoats area was already generating lots of calls for the police regarding noise and anti-social behaviour. The proximity to residents and potential for noise from smokers outside after 21:00 could be an on-going issue as there were no other licensing premises on this street. GMP noted that neighbourhood police had raised concerns and requested the Hearing Panel refuse the application.

The five resident objectors addressed the Hearing Panel and stated that they had concerns over noise emanating from the premises and outdoor use that would cause a disturbance to the residents of the care apartments, noise affecting the health of residents, some who were dementia sufferers, some required sleep in the daytime and felt that these residents should be cared for and not subjected to the potential disturbances that they felt would be likely should the application be granted.

The objector noted that, whilst a 15% discount had been offered to the residents, there was no disable access. It was added that the residents would have to endure 11 hours of outside table use from the premises  ...  view the full minutes text for item 165.