Agenda and minutes

1. Apologies for Absence

There were no apologies for absence received.

2. Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

3. Application

New Premises Licence – Tesco Stores Ltd, Wistow Way, Peterborough, PE2 6XN

(i)                  Application Reference

065754

(ii)                Sub- Committee Members Present

Councillor Thacker (Chairman)

Councillor Hiller

Councillor Jamil

(iii)               Officers Present

Terri Martin, Regulatory Officer – Licensing

Nigel Joseph, Lawyer – Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee

Alex Daynes, Senior Governance Officer – Clerk to the Sub-Committee

(iv)              Applicant

Tesco Stores Ltd

(v)               Nature of Application

Application Type

Application for a new premises licence.

Summary of New Application

The application was submitted to the Licensing Authority on 20th September 2012 and to the required Responsible Authorities by the applicant in accordance with the regulations and section 8.30 of Guidance.

Representations have been received from three local residents in their capacity as ‘other persons’.  A summary of issues raised by these Other Persons included:

·                                    Granting the licence would contribute to anti-social behaviour and violent behaviour in the area;

·                                    Increase in traffic and parking issues at the Napier place precinct;

·                                    Increase in litter and vandalism; and

·                                    Close proximity to primary school.

No representations have been received from any of the Responsible Authorities.

The Applicant’s proposed conditions under the licensing objectives were detailed within the application and were outlined within the Sub-Committee report. In accordance with Section 10.9 and 10.11 of the Guidance, these conditions had been interpreted into enforceable conditions and only those appropriate and proportionate for the promotion of the licensing objectives had been included in the Operating Schedule.

(vi)              Licensing Objectives Under Which Representations Were Made

·        The Prevention of Crime and Disorder

·        The Protection of Children from Harm

·        The Prevention of Public Nuisance

(vii)            Parties/Representatives and witnesses present

Applicant / Applicant’s Representative

Mr Craig Baylis, the Applicant’s Solicitor and Mr Paul Roberts, the store manager.

Responsible Authorities

Mrs Terri Martin, who presented the case on behalf of the Licensing Authority.

Other Persons

Mr Michael Keogh, who made representation against the application.

(viii)           Pre-hearing considerations and any decisions taken by the sub-committee relating to ancillary matters

There were no pre-hearing considerations to be determined by the Sub-Committee.

(ix)              Oral Representations

The Regulatory Officer addressed the Sub-Committee and outlined the main points with regards to the application.

Applicant / Applicant’s Representative

Mr Craig Baylis addressed the Sub-Committee on behalf of the Applicant.  The key points raised during his address, and following questions from the Sub-Committee, were as follows:

• Tesco utilised a Challenge 25 system for alcohol sales;
• A members of staff would routinely patrol the outside of the store;
• Adequate car parking was in place;
• Internal and external CCTV coverage; and
• Regular staff training on licensing objectives and procedures.

Other Persons

Mr Michael Keogh addressed the sub-committee.  The key points raised during his address, and following questions from the sub-committee, were as follows:

• Local opposition to the store;
• Insufficient parking spaces available;
• The store would act as a magnet for anti-social behaviour; and
• Alcohol already sold nearby.

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