Decision Maker: Licensing Sub Committee B

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 27, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The decision of 27th January 2025   The Licensing Sub-Committee, in considering this decision from the information presented to them within the report and at the hearing and having regard to the promotion of the licensing objectives:   ·  The prevention of crime and disorder ·  Public safety ·  Prevention of public nuisance ·  The protection of children from harm   The application for a premises licence has been approved in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Licensing and the proposed conditions set out in paragraph 8.1 of the report.   ·  The hours of licensable activity   Supply of Alcohol (On the Premises)   Mon  12:00-22:00 Tue  12:00-22:00 Wed  12:00-22:00 Thu  12:00-22:00 Fri  12:00-23:00 Sat  12:00-23:00 Sun  12:00-22:30   Opening hours   Mon  12:00-22:00 Tue  12:00-22:00 Wed  12:00-22:00 Thu  12:00-22:00 Fri  12:00-23:00 Sat  12:00-23:00 Sun  12:00-22:30     ·  Off -Sales are removed from the application.   Reasons for the decision   The application for a premises licence has been approved as members of the Licensing Sub-Committee were satisfied that the licensing objectives would not be undermined.    The Sub-Committee took into consideration that there were representations from the Environmental Protection Service on the grounds of public nuisance. The Sub-Committee noted that the Police and Weights and Measures (Trading Standards Service) had withdrawn their representations following the Applicant’s agreement not to use a vending machine to dispense alcohol and to remove off sales from the application. The Sub-Committee noted there were no representations from other Responsible Authorities   The Sub-Committee took into consideration that there were representations from 3 Other Persons (local residents).   The Sub-Committee heard the Applicant’s representations that the premises  is not a nightclub it is a second hand record shop where customers can purchase alcohol while listening to music. The Applicant contended there are no hot beverages, only soft drinks and bottles of water.   The Sub-Committee heard the premises are one of the biggest second hand record shops in the area. The Applicant made representations that they wanted to alleviate any concerns as far as possible and they wanted to support the area.   The Sub-Committee heard the Applicant’s representations that the premises  is a deterrent, and they wanted to prevent antisocial behaviour. The Applicant made representations that the premises had 10 temporary events. They had authorised alcohol sales and there were no known problems. The Applicant made representations that on most Saturdays DJs were given a two hour slot. The temporary events are run at different times to allow an open space. The premises have only been open on weekends and Fridays. It was noted that Sunday is a quiet day.   The Sub-Committee took into account the representations from the local residents, and their concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour as it is a warehouse with no windows. The Sub-Committee took into consideration that the local residents had lived in the area for over 20 years. The Sub-Committee noted the local residents are part of a neighbourhood watch and they work with the Police to protect the area. The local residents contended that it is important for residents, and the community to be heard, and for public safety concerns to be addressed. The Sub-Committee noted that the premises was previously used as a place of worship. The Sub-Committee noted that the capacity of the premises is 50 customers.   The Sub-Committee felt that the Applicant mitigated the impact and they wanted to work with the community. The Sub-Committee noted the Applicant resolved issues with the Responsible Authorities, and there were no known issues arising from temporary events held at the premises.   Having taken all of the above factors into consideration the Sub-Committee was satisfied that by granting the premises licence the licensing objectives would not be undermined.