The Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services will present Document “O” which outlines an application for a new premises licence for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises.

Members are invited to consider the information and documents referred to in Document “O” and, after hearing individuals, bodies or businesses, determine the related application. 

(Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)

RECORD OF A HEARING FOR A PREMISES LICENCE  FOR A PREMISES LICENCE FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR CONSUMPTION OFF THE PREMISES AT BILA MINI MARKET, 168 CLAYTON ROAD, BRADFORD BD7 2RD

Commenced: 1335

Adjourned: 1340

Reconvened: 1345

Concluded: 1350

Present

Members of the Panel

Bradford District Licensing Panel: Councillor M Slater (Ch), Councillor Ellis and Councillor Jamil

Parties to the Hearing

Mr A Sharif  (Applicant)

Representations

The Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services, presented a report (Document “O”) that outlined an application for a new premises licence for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises at Bila Mini Market, 168 Clayton Road, Bradford.  The licensing officer in attendance summarised the background to the application and valid representations received as set out in the report.  In response to questions from the Panel she confirmed the address of the resident who had submitted a representation and which was appended to the report.

The applicant’s representative addressed the Panel and explained that he had applied for the licence to allow him to support himself. 

Members questioned the steps proposed to address the licensing objectives and he confirmed that the premises were fitted with CCTV cameras; the images were kept for a period of 28 days and that he had tested that the images were of suitable quality to identify customers.  In response to questions about the measures he would take to clear the area of rubbish he confirmed that each day when he opened the premises he ensured that any litter was cleared.

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 conditions:-

1. That the Licensee shall ensure that the external areas around the perimeter of the premises are kept clear of litter and refuse.

2. No licensable activities shall take place at the premises unless or until a CCTV system (with satisfactory internal and external coverage) of a standard acceptable to and to the written satisfaction of West Yorkshire Police and the Licensing Authority has been installed at the premises.  The approved CCTV shall be maintained in good working order and used at all times the premises remain open to the public for licensable activities. Any CCTV footage shall be kept for at least 28 days and be available to the Licensing Authority or a Responsible Authority on request.

3. That an appropriate proof of age policy, incorporating the principles of the “Challenge 25” Campaign be implemented; incorporating measures to ensure that any patron wishing to purchase alcohol who may reasonably appear to be under 25 years of age are asked to prove that they are at least 18 years old by displaying evidence of their identity and age in the form of a valid UK passport, new style driving licence displaying their photograph or PASS identification.

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The Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services will present a report, Document “N” which outlines an application for a new premises licence for the supply of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment and the provision of late night refreshment.

Members are invited to consider the information and documents referred to in Document “N” and, after hearing individuals, bodies or businesses, determine the related application. 

(Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)

RECORD OF A HEARING FOR A NEW PREMISES LICENCE  FOR THE SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL, PROVISION OF REGULATED ENTERTAINMENT AND PROVISION OF LATE NIGHT REFRESHMENT  FOR THE FLEECE, 152-154 MAIN STREET, ADDINGHAM.

Commenced: 1350

Adjourned: 1420

Reconvened: 1435

Concluded: 1440

Present

Members of the Panel

Bradford District Licensing Panel: Councillor M Slater (Ch), Councillor Ellis and Councillor Jamil

Parties to the Hearing

Representing the Applicant:

Mr A Brady – Punch Taverns

Mr P Warne   - Legal Representative, TLT Solicitors

Representations

The Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services presented a report, Document “N” which outlined an application for a new premises licence for the supply of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment and the provision of late night refreshment.

Document “N” revealed that the there had been 26 letters of representation received from local residents which raised concerns of anticipated noise, disturbance and anti-social behaviour.  The applicant’s representative had, since those representations had been received, confirmed that the applicant was willing to reduce the hours applied for  in line with the current premises licence for the premises.

The applicant’s legal representative addressed the meeting and confirmed that the hours applied for had been amended since the receipt of representations and, with slight amendments to update conditions, were in line with the existing premises licence. The extension of the hours initially requested was to allow late diners to consume alcohol and it had never been intended to operate as a ‘late night’ venue.  Contact had been made with those submitting representations to explain that the hours had been amended and a number had subsequently withdrawn their objections.  It was suggested that the absence of any members of the local community demonstrated that they were now happy with the new premises licence sought.

It was explained that the premises had been the subject of an arson attack in October 2015.  A new publican had now been appointed to operate the premises and had invested significantly in the premises.  The new operator was an award winning company which operated a number of premises in the Lancashire area.  The Fleece at Addingham would be their first operation in the Yorkshire area.  The company specialised in food with the provision of classic and world foods.  It was anticipated that the business would operate with a 65% / 35% split between sales of food and drinks.  The provision of entertainment would be determined by local demand and in keeping with the food ethos of the premises. 

The interior design of the building was described and it was explained that the internal layout proposed would allow for a bar serving drinks and specialised dining areas. It was explained that the building was Grade II listed and the adjacent tea rooms and delicatessen would remain. 

Following a detailed presentation by the applicant’s representative a number of questions and issues were raised to which the following response were provided:-

·         There were approximately 25 to 30 car parking spaces at the premises and there were no plans to reduce  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.