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

Now includes new information from the applicant.

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

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

The Premises Licensing officer gave context to the application stating that there had been objections from Trading Standards and four residents.

The applicant’s agent addressed the Hearing Panel and stated that the applicant had experience of running off licence premises for 18 years across Greater Manchester. The agent went on to explain that the area had previously had a large number of licensed premises but this had fallen by half and that they had confirmed a closing time of 22:00. The agent also explained that the Government had deemed off licenses as key providers during the Coronavirus lockdown period and that no objections had been received from either GMP or LOOH. The agent concluded by stating that all the objectors live over one mile away from the premises and that they found Trading Standards conditions to be reasonable and would attach them to the licence.

A Local Ward Councillor and resident voiced their concerns over anti-social behaviour already prevalent in the area and the issue of littering that they felt would increase with the opening of this premises.

The agent confirmed that the applicant has always maintained a good reputation, keeping other premises free of youths congregating outside and also stated that they were happy to add a litter picking condition to the licence.

In their deliberations, the Hearing Panel felt that the licence could be granted subject to agreed conditions previous to, and during the hearing.

Decision

To grant the licence subject to agreed conditions with all responsible authorities.