Agenda item

Agenda item

New Premises Licence - Northenden Untapped, 67 Church Road, Manchester, M22 4WD

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

Minutes:

 

The Sub-Committee Hearing Panel considered a report of the Director of Planning, Building Control and Licensing regarding the above application for a New Premises Licence.

 

The Panel heard from the Applicant’s representative about the nature of the proposed variation which would allow the Premises to use the Courtyard area for external dining and drinking.  The Applicant’s representative explained that there is a proposed condition in the Schedule meaning that  use of the external area would cease at 10pm. The Panel was also informed that agreement had been reached with the Licensing and Out of Hours team regarding further conditions to the licence that included that no furniture would be placed on Consul street without the prior approval of Manchester City Council.

 

The Panel heard representations from a local councillor and local resident in support of the application. They informed the Committee that the premises was an asset to the local area and that in the time it has been able to operate, it has been well run with no complaints. The Panel was also informed the premises has supported local food banks,  held fundraisers and had engaged with the local community.

 

The resident who had objected to the variation did not attend the hearing, however the Panel resolved that the concerns in their written representation had been addressed by the conditions agreed with Licensing and Out of Hours.

 

The Panel resolved that the Applicant was a responsible operator and with the further conditions agreed with Licensing and Out of Hours the granting of the variation would not undermine the Licensing Objectives.

 

In reaching its decision the Panel 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.

 

Decisions

 

To grant the licence subject to the following further conditions agreed with the Licensing Out of Ours team:

 

1.         No furniture or any other items associated with the premises will be placed on Consul Street without the prior written approval of Manchester City Council.

 

2.      The premises licence holder and designated premises supervisor will prevent customers from congregating on Consul Street.

 

3.      Litter bins shall be provided at the premises in sufficient capacity to ensure that customers can adequately dispose of any litter.

 

4.      The premises and immediate surrounding area shall be kept clean and free from litter at all times the premises are open to the public.

 

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