Agenda and minutes

1. Apologies for Absence

There were no apologies for absence received.

2. Declarations of Interest

Councillor Peach and Councillor Saltmarsh declared that they knew Mr Langford Smith, the Applicant’s Representative, however this would in no way affect their decision.

3. Application

New Premises Licence – 86-88 Star Road, Peterborough, PE1 5HQ

3.1

Application Reference

066073

3.2   

Sub-Committee Members

Councillor Peach (Chairman)

Councillor Saltmarsh

Councillor Harrington

3.3   

Officers

Terri Martin, Regulatory Officer – Licensing

Colin Miles, Lawyer – Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee

Gemma George, Senior Governance Officer – Clerk to the Sub-Committee

3.4   

Applicant

Mr Hakan Tas

3.5   

Nature of Application

Application Type

Application for a new premises licence.

The premises were currently closed and had previously been a licensed bookmakers.

Authorisations and Times Applied For

• Sale of Alcohol for Consumption off the premises

      Monday to Sunday 10.00am to 22.00pm

• Hours premises are open to the public

Monday to Saturday 08.00am to 22.00pm

Sunday 09.00am to 22.00pm

Summary of New Premises Application

The application had been submitted to the Licensing Authority on 7 November 2012 and had been forwarded to the required Responsible Authorities by the Licensing Department in accordance with the regulations and Section 8.24 of Guidance.

Representations had been received from Cambridgeshire Constabulary and Trading Standards in their capacity as Responsible Authorities.

Mediation had taken place between the Applicant’s Representative and Trading Standards and both parties had agreed to the addition of conditions to the operating schedule if the premises licence was granted. These additional conditions were detailed within the Sub-Committee report.

Further representations from ‘Other Persons’ had been received as follows:

·         Three Ward Councillors;

·         A local resident’s association, along with a petition containing 22 signatures;

·         The Islamic Community Centre, along with a petition containing 223 signatures;

·         A young local resident, along with a petition containing 12 signatures;

·         A local business, along with a petition containing 231 signatures; and

·         Three further letters of representation from local residents.

A summary of the issues raised within the representations included:

·         The potential to increase and exacerbate existing alcohol related incidents of anti-social behaviour, public nuisance and crime and disorder in the area;

·         The potential to increase existing litter issues;

·         Concerns that the premises would attract loitering of persons outside, which would result in intimidation of residents and the fear of crime;

·         The premises was not appropriate for the locality due to the proximity of vulnerable persons, with two warden controlled retirement complexes, pre-school nursery and mainly residential properties; and

·         The alleged social spectrum for the area, which had a high dependency on alcohol with drunken persons walking the streets.

The Applicant’s proposed conditions, including mediated conditions, under the four Licensing Objectives, these being ‘The Prevention of Public Nuisance’, ‘Public Safety’, ‘The Prevention of Crime and Disorder’ and ‘The Protection of Children from Harm’, were detailed within the application form. In accordance with Section 10.9 and 10.11 of the Guidance, these conditions were to be interpreted into enforceable conditions and only those appropriate and proportionate for the promotion of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.