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

The Hearing Panel was of the opinion that the applicant had adequately demonstrated in the application form and at the hearing the steps it proposed to take to uphold the licensing objectives. The Hearing Panel was satisfied that the conditions agreed with the responsible authorities would uphold the licensing objectives. The remaining evidence (a written representation from a local resident) made against the application was not sufficient to justify a decision to refuse the application.

In reaching its decision the Hearing 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 application with the conditions agreed with Trading Standards, Out of Hours and GMP