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

44 Eastfield Road, Peterborough, PE1 4AN

3.1

Application Reference

070138

3.2   

Sub-Committee Members

Councillor (Chairman) Thacker

Councillor Lane

Councillor Davidson

3.3   

Officers

Terri Martin, Regulatory Officer – Licensing

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

Philippa Turvey, Senior Governance Officer – Clerk to the Sub-Committee

3.4   

Applicant

Mr Abdul Latif Hussani

3.5   

Nature of Application

Application for a new premises licence.

• Sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises

Monday to Sunday 09.00 to 02.00

• Hours premises are open to the public

Monday to Sunday 05.00 to 02.00

In accordance with the Licensing Act 2003, following the submission of an application for a new premises licence for 44 Eastfield Road, Peterborough, PE1 4AN, which had attracted representations from Responsible Authorities, Councillors, the local MP and members of the public, the Licensing Authority was required to hold a hearing.

A summary of the issues raised within the representations included:

·        If granted it would contribute to an increase in street drinking in the area.

·        If granted it could lead to a rise in anti-social behaviour.

·        If granted it would lead to an increase in noise and disturbance in the area.

3.6   

Licensing Objective(s) under which representations were made

3.7                  1. The Prevention of Crime and Disorder

3.8                  2. The Prevention of Public Nuisance

3.9                  3. The Protection of Children from Harm

3.10               4. Public Safety

3.7

Parties/Representatives and witnesses present

The Regulatory Officer, who presented the case on behalf of the Licensing Authority.

The Applicant, Mr Abdul Latif Hussani, and the Applicant’s Representatives, Mr Alais Alizada and Mr Kazemi Mohammed.

PC Grahame Robinson, Cambridgeshire Constabulary.

Councillor Shearman.

Local residents, Mr Mike Fowler and Mr Steven Allen.

3.8

Pre-hearing considerations and any decisions taken by the Sub-Committee relating to ancillary matters

There were no pre-hearing considerations.

3.9

  Oral representations

The Regulatory Officer addressed the Sub-Committee and outlined the main points with regards to the application.  The key points raised in her address included the specific hours that have been applied for the sale of alcohol off the premises, the representations against the application received from three responsible authorities, the local MP, two local Councillors, 21 residents and a petition with 49 signatures.

Mr Alizada addressed the Sub-Committee. The key points raised during the address were as follows:

• It was believed that those individuals who had signed the petition were not true objectors.
• The Applicant did not want to contribute to any anti-social behaviour and would take the required action to prevent it.

Following questions from the Sub-Committee, the following points were made:

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