The Interim Assistant Director Waste, Fleet & Transport Services will present a report (Document “K”) which outlines an application for the grant of a premises licence for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises.

Members are invited to consider the information and documents referred to in this report and, after hearing individuals, bodies or businesses, determine the related application.

(Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)

Resolved –

That having considered all valid representations made by the parties to the hearing; valid written representations received during the statutory period, the published statement of licensing policy and relevant statutory guidance; the panel grants the application subject to the following condition:

·         All sales of alcohol shall be remotely ordered and pre booked for delivery and there shall be no direct sales or collections by the purchaser from the premises.

Reason - it is considered that the above condition is necessary to protect children from harm; minimise public nuisance and prevent crime and disorder – Prevention of Public Nuisance; Protection  of Children from Harm and Prevention of Crime and Disorder Objectives.

RECORD OF A HEARING FOR A PREMISES LICENCE FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR CONSUMPTION OFF THE PREMISES AT CLIFFORD HOUSE, GILL BANK ROAD, ILKLEY

Commenced: 1400

Adjourned:     1445

Reconvened: 1455

Concluded:     1500

Members of the Panel:

Bradford District Licensing Panel:

Councillors Slater (Chair), Dodds and Godwin

Parties to the Hearing:

Applicant:

Mr J McIntosh

The Interim Assistant Director Waste, Fleet and Transport Services presented a report (Document “K”) which outlined an application for the grant of a Premises Licence for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises.

The Licensing Officer in attendance outlined the background to the application for the grant of a Premises License for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises and one valid representation as set out in the report.

The applicant addressed the meeting and explained that his business was a water business specialising in a water called ‘Larkfire’ which was marketed as an accompaniment to whisky.  Small cans of the water were distributed from a warehouse in Keighley.  On occasion, approximately once per month, virtual whisky tasting sessions were arranged.  Packs of water and small samples of whisky were despatched to interested parties to promote the brand of water.

It was reported that collections were being despatched from the applicant’s home for two reasons.  The warehouse in Keighley was shared by other businesses and did not have a premises licence and during the recent pandemic it was easier to despatch the products from the applicant’s home.   Assurances were provided that there was only a limited stock of alcohol stored and this was kept safely in a locked garage. 

The applicant maintained that only limited collections would take place; that the distribution was for marketing purposes only and it was not intended for the business to sell alcohol on line. He believed that the collections only once or twice per month were no more than other deliveries being made neighbours.

In response to questions the applicant explained that he lived at the premises under consideration and explained the location of the garage in relation to his home.  He confirmed that although the hours requested on the application were between 8.30 to 1700 hours it had been necessary to state those hours as it could not be guaranteed, within those hours, when collections may actually take place. Members were assured that there would only be one or two, at the maximum, collections from his home per month. 

The applicant confirmed that he did not supply alcohol to the public from his home.  He reported that planning permission for change of use had not been sought and it was suggested that he contact the local planning authority to investigate if permission was required.

The role of the Designated Premises Supervisor was questioned.  In response it was explained that on average a tasting would involve 40 to 50 people which would require a stock of approximately six bottles of whisky to be despatched in small samples.  The DPS would maintain  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3