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

The Hearing Panel considered a report from the Directorof Planning, Building Control and Licensing regarding the above application.  The written papers and oral representations of the parties who attended were also considered, as well as the relevant legislation.

The applicant addressed the Hearing Panel and stated that this business would not affect the neighbouring residents and businesses and would be safe for all customers. The proposed restaurant would serve Turkish food and coffee to a maximum of 80 customers. This area would be a good location to run a successful business and the applicant and staff would address and control any concerns around traffic and nuisance. With regards to traffic concerns, the applicant stated that other types of businesses nearby attract more traffic and don’t cause any traffic issues. One more premises would not add serious traffic issues. All residential properties have a driveway which helps to keep cars clear of the pavement and there were double yellow lines around the area to address parking problems. The premises was not likely to be full to capacity at all times and customers wanting to drink alcohol would not drive to this location. With regards to loading/unloading, there would be fresh produce delivered by small vans. With regard to nuisance/noise/recorded music, the applicant stated that the premises had a plan in place. New provisional operating hours would be 08:00 to 21:30 with last orders at 20:45. Kitchen cleaning would take place at the end of every shift. Music would be kept to the same levels as other nearby restaurants at background level. The extractor fan had a noise breaker attached. The premises would use security personnel when necessary. With regards to children, the bar manager was very experienced, would be trained regularly in operating with ID checks and refusals recorded for any MCC/GMP staff to see. CCTV would be in use around the clock and signage for Challenge 25 displayed around the premises and at the bars. Regarding nuisance from smells, a carbon filter would also be used and the premises would provide an outdoor odour assessment.

The Legal advisor to the Hearing Panel addressed some points in the applicant’s statement:

• The applicant could bring the closing time forward to an earlier time but not do so for the opening time and confirmed hours applied for as now being 11:00 to 21:30 – the applicant agreed
• Regarding the live music act and deregulation, if the alcohol licence was granted today, the applicant would not have to apply for this as it would be automatically granted up to 23:00
• Regarding traffic/planning issues, this was a separate regime to Licensing procedure and these issues could not be considered by the Hearing Panel today

In responding to questions from the LOOH representative, the applicant stated that:

• No shisha would be available at the premises
• There was an area and policy for smokers
• This was an outside open area with a wind breaker to assist with noise breakout
• He was aware that smoking areas had  ...  view the full minutes text for item 87.

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

The Hearing Panel were advise that all representations had been agreed and withdrawn, and therefore no decision was necessary.