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

The Hearing Panel received a request from the Applicant’s Representative (Kyuits) that the hearing be deferred for a minimum of 4 weeks. It was explained that this had been put forward to allow for engagement with those who had submitted a representation with a view to a resolution of concerns regarding the location of waste and litter bins at the premises.

Decision

To defer the hearing until 23 October 2023.

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

The Hearing Panel were informed that all representations had been agreed and withdrawn, and therefore no decision was necessary.

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

A request was received from the Applicant’s Representative that the hearing be adjourned to a future hearing date.

A representative from GMP attended the hearing who confirmed that there was no objection to the deferral of the matter.

Decision

To defer the hearing until 16 October 2023.

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

A request was received from the Applicant’s Representative that the hearing be adjourned to a future hearing date.

A representative from GMP attended the hearing who confirmed that there was no objection to the deferral of the matter.

Decision

To defer the hearing until 16 October 2023.

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. In addition to the written papers, the oral representations of the parties who attended were also considered, as well as the relevant legislation.

The Panel noted that whilst there were no representations from the Responsible Authorities, a number of local residents had expressed their concerns regarding issues of noise nuisance, anti- social behaviour, and traffic congestion in the area. Two residents attended the hearing and highlighted that there were families with young children and older residents living in sheltered accommodation in the vicinity and that any adverse noise emanating from the premises would have a detrimental effect upon their quality of life. Concerns were expressed about potential noise levels when music, including Jazz was being played and when patrons were leaving the premises late at night. Additionally the Panel the Panel was advised that parking in the area was an existing concern for local residents and that it was suggested that those issues would increase should the licence be granted. A resident also highlighted that on several occasions his own driveway had been obstructed.

The Panel carefully considered the Applicant’s representations and felt that the application provided robust conditions which provided confidence that the licensing objectives would be upheld, subject to certain amendments being made to those conditions.

The Panel noted that the premises was to be a food-led business providing an asset and meeting place for the local community. It noted that the premises had recently operated under several Temporary Event Notices (TENs) and that there had been no formal complaints made with the Licensing Out of Hours team regarding the licensable activities.

The Applicant stated that the premises was seeking to provide licensable activities of a more family oriented offer with the promotion of specific aspiring acts whilst being mindful of the need to regulate the noise levels at the premises given the legacy of the previous operator. The Applicant felt that they had wrongly been compared to the previous owners and how the premises had been run before, with late night drinking being a common feature causing disturbance to residents.

The Panel also took into consideration that the premises had endeavoured to liaise with residents to attempt to alleviate any concerns that they may have. It noted that one of the Directors lived in accommodation above the licensed premises and was therefore able to diffuse any disturbance / noise made by patrons at or leaving the premises.

The Panel did however resolve that it was appropriate to reduce the opening hours and in particular the hours that customers could use the outside seating areas.

In reaching its decision. the Committee considered the Licensing Act 2003, licensing objectives, Section 182 guidance and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy. 

Decision

To grant the application subject to the following amendments: -

Regulated Entertainment:

Sunday to Thursday            9am to 11pm

Friday and Saturday            9am to midnight

Supply of Alcohol:

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