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

The Hearing Panel considered a report of the Director of Planning, Building Control and Licensing.  The Hearing Panel also considered the written papers of the parties submitted and the oral representations of the parties who attended as well as the relevant legislation.

The applicant addressed the Hearing Panel, stating that they had opened their business in 2018, and were continuing to broaden their offer. The applicant had engaged with the local community and had never received any complaints relating to the Licensing Objectives. They accepted complaints had been received from Temporary Event Notices held at the premises, but they had worked with LOOH to create conditions on the licence relating to noise emanation that were before the Committee.

From questions, the applicant noted that complaints had related to the rear external area that had been used for a smoking area. They had amended their application so that this area would close by 9.30pm.

Two ward Councillors attended the hearing. They were happy with the application as amended, stating the applicant had gone further in amending than expected.

The applicant had nothing to add when invited to sum up.

In reaching its decision, the Panel has 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 as well as the licensing objectives.

Decision

To grant the application subject to the conditions agreed with Licensing Out of Hours and Trading Standards.