The Licensing Sub Committee of Cardiff Council is scheduled to consider two applications for the grant of premises licences. These applications involve a food establishment and a retail convenience store, both seeking permission to sell alcohol or provide late-night refreshments. The committee will review representations from various bodies, including South Wales Police and local councillors, concerning the potential impact of these applications on licensing objectives.

Application for Premises Licence: Chicking, Crwys Road

The committee is scheduled to review an application for a Premises Licence for Chicking, located at 132 Crwys Road, Cathays, Cardiff. The applicant, J&SK Enterprises Limited, is seeking permission for the provision of late-night refreshment indoors. The proposed operating hours for this activity are Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 to 03:00, with the licensable activity itself running from 23:00 to 03:00.

Representations have been received from Pollution Control, South Wales Police, and a local ward Councillor, Councillor Norma Mackie. The Pollution Control representation has reportedly been withdrawn following an agreement on amended hours. South Wales Police have made representations regarding the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm. They have proposed specific conditions to be added to the licence, including requirements for CCTV, an incident record log, and restrictions on alcohol sales. Councillor Norma Mackie, writing on behalf of herself and fellow ward councillors Sarah Merry, Chris Weaver, and Ali Ahmed, has also objected to the application. Their objection is based on concerns that an additional takeaway operating until 3 am will increase noise, crime, and antisocial behaviour in the area, particularly impacting residents on Crwys Road and surrounding streets. They specifically cite concerns about intoxicated individuals, queuing customers outside the premises, and noise from vehicles.

The report pack outlines the four licensing objectives that must be considered: prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm. The committee will consider these representations and determine whether to grant the application, modify its conditions, or reject it.

Application for Premises Licence: Asa Mart, Kingsway

The committee is also scheduled to consider an application for a Premises Licence for Asa Mart, located at the Lower Ground and Basement of Northgate House, Kingsway, Cardiff. Asa Mart Ltd is applying for a licence to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises. The proposed opening hours for the premises are Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 20:00, and Sunday, 11:00 to 18:00. The sale of alcohol would occur within these hours.

Representations have been received from the Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer and South Wales Police. The Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer's representation was withdrawn after the applicant agreed to proposed amendments. South Wales Police have raised objections based on the Cumulative Impact Policy for the City Centre area of Cardiff, citing high levels of alcohol-related problems, crime, disorder, public nuisance, and risks to public safety. They are concerned that an additional off-licence will exacerbate these issues. South Wales Police have requested specific conditions be attached to the licence, including CCTV requirements, staff training on age-related sales and intoxication, secure storage of alcohol, a Challenge 25 policy, an incident log, restrictions on the strength of beers, lagers, and ciders sold, and the use of an automatic age prompt till. They also note that on occasions of major events in the city centre, alcohol may only be sold in sealed non-glass containers.

The report pack details that the premises falls within the Cumulative Impact Zone and is categorised as a higher risk for off-licences. The applicant is required to demonstrate that the business will not negatively impact the licensing objectives. The committee will consider these representations and determine whether to grant the application, modify its conditions, or reject it.