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No apologies were received.

Councillor Newton and Councillor Swift declared that they knew several members of the public present and further stated that this would in no way affect their decision.

Application for a New Premises Licence – Netherton Food and Wine, 3 Winslow Road, Netherton, Peterborough, PE1 9RE

During his opening statement, the Chairman advised all present of the procedure to be followed. 

Councillor Newton and Councillor Swift declared that they knew several members of the public present at the hearing and further stated that this would in no way affect their decision. 

There were no further declarations of interest and no objections were made to any of the Members of the Sub Committee taking part in the Hearing.  All parties confirmed that they had received copies of the report and procedure. 

List of speakers:

The Regulatory Officer informed the sub-committee that the application was for a new premises licence for Netherton Food and Wine, 3 Winslow Road, Netherton, Peterborough, PE1 9RE. The application was for:

·        Sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises

Monday to Sunday 08.00 to 23.00

·        Hours premises are open to the public

Monday to Sunday 08.00 to 23.00

The Sub Committee was advised that in respect of the original times applied for, mediation with the police had been undertaken and revised hours had been proposed and agreed.

Representations had been received from 17 interested parties, and 1 representation had been received from Netherton Neighbourhood Association. There had also been a petition submitted which contained the names of 17 additional interested parties.  The interested parties had made representation in respect of the four licensing objectives: Public Nuisance, Crime and Disorder, Public Safety and Protecting Children from Harm.

Mr Alias Alizada, the applicant, addressed the Sub Committee andhighlighted that when he had completed his original application form he had not been aware that the times he could apply for were restricted in any way. The original times he had applied for were met with numerous objections, therefore the times had been amended. However, even after amendments to the original times, objections had still been received. Mr Alizada commented that there were numerous other shops at the centre that sold alcohol and closed at the same time. If his licence did not allow similar opening times, he would struggle to compete.

Following questions from the interested parties and the Sub Committee, Mr Alizada advised the following points:

·        He did not live in the vicinity of the store

·        He already operated a store which did not currently sell alcohol

·        He had held his licence for a period not exceeding three months

·        He had not had any previous issues with the police

Councillor M Dalton addressed the Sub Committee on behalf of a local resident, Mr D Downing. Councillor Dalton advised Members that the shop itself was not being opposed, it was the opening times and the possible issues surrounding litter and anti social behaviour. Councillor Dalton stated that as there was  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.