Now contains new information from the applicant.

Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Planning, Building Control and Licensing regarding a Premises Licence Variation.

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

The applicant’s agent addressed the Hearing Panel and stated that the application was concerning a new layout at the premises. The agent explained that the applicant had been involved with businesses at this premises for 38 years, adding that there had been a planning issue with the building concerned, in that the developer (also landlord of the building) had been instructed to carry out soundproofing across the upper levels used for student accommodation. The accommodation was let out without this work being undertaken and consequently, the applicant’s premises received noise complaints. The agent explained that LOOH had withdrawn their representation following a meeting at the premises  and that the only objection remaining was from the developer/landlord whose objection was also based around noise emanating from the premises. The agent explained that the developer/landlord of the building needs to complete the noise abatement work required on the building and that his applicant had carried out all necessary measures to cover their noise abatement issues.

The objector addressed the Hearing Panel and confirmed that they would withdraw their objection.

In their deliberations, the Hearing Panel noted that all objections had been withdrawn, as the applicant had addressed the objectors’ concerns in relation to noise nuisance and granted the licence.

Decision

To grant the licence variation.