Agenda and minutes

Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Monday 20th May, 2013 1.30 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - Town Hall

Contact: Gemma George; Senior Governance Officer

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Apologies for Absence

Declarations of Interest

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New Premises Licence Application - Maxima, 43 Park Road, Peterborough, PE1 2TH PDF 94 KB

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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 Application, Maxima – 43 Park Road, Peterborough PE1 2TH
3.1	Application Reference	MAU 066980
3.2	Sub-Committee Members	Cllr Thacker Cllr Peach Cllr Davidson
3.3	Officers	Darren Dolby, Regulatory Officer – Licensing Colin Miles, Lawyer – Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee Karen S Dunleavy, Governance Officer – Clerk to the Sub-Committee
3.4	Applicant	Mr Dana Aziz
3.5	Nature of Application	Application Type New Premises Licence The Premises was previously operated as a bed centre and did not benefit from a Premises Licence in order to sell alcohol. Authorisations and Times Applied for (After Mediation) 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 Review Application On the 27 March 2013, a new premises licence application was submitted to the Licensing Authority by Licensed – Inn – Tuition on behalf of the applicant, Mr Dana Aziz. The premises was formerly a bed sales shop and has never had the benefit of any type of alcohol or public entertainment licence. A ‘Notice’ was displayed in the newspaper on 4 April 2013,in accordance with Part 4 No. 25 of Statutory Instruments 2005 No. 42. Representations had been received from the Responsible Authority, however, a mediation session was held and an agreement had been reached with the applicant and the representation was withdrawn. A representation in objection had been received from two local residents and a local business in their capacities as ’other persons’ A summary of the issues raised within the representations included: An increase in anti social behaviour in the area; An increase in crime in the area; An increase in street drinking in the area; and Increase in parking issues.
3.6	Licensing Objective(s) under which representations were made	3.7 List relevant Licensing Objectives The Prevention of Crime and Disorder; Public Safety; The Prevention of Public Nuisance; and The Protection of Children from Harm.
3.7	Parties/Representatives and witnesses present	Applicant Mr Dana Aziz the Applicant, who was represented by Mr Paul Byatt. Other Persons Mr Sugar Ali and Mrs Carole Aldous, residents of Park Road.
3.8	Oral representations	The Regulatory Officer addressed the Sub-Committee and outlined the main points with regards to the application. The Applicants Representative Mr Paul Byatt addressed the Sub-Committee. The key points raised during his address, and following questions from the Sub-Committee were as follows: Mr Aziz held considerable experience in the retail industry and had owned and managed many shops over the years; Mr Aziz currently owned a successful business located in Kings Lynn; Previous businesses that Mr Aziz had owned had undergone routine Local Authority test purchasing exercises, which had resulted in a positive outcome; Although the premises was known to be located in a high impact area, Mr Aziz was aware ... view the full minutes text for item 3.