The Assistant Director Waste, Fleet and Transport Services will present a report (Document “O”) which outlines an application for a new premises licence for the provision of late night refreshment at Jelani’s, 21 Crag Road, Shipley.

Members are invited to consider the information and documents referred to in this report and, after hearing interested parties, determine the related application.

(Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)

RECORD OF A HEARING FOR A PREMISES LICENCE FOR JELANI’S, 21 CRAG ROAD, SHIPLEY (DOCUMENT “O”)

Commenced: 1005

Adjourned: 1055

Reconvened: 1105

Concluded: 1110

Present:

Members of the Panel:

Bradford District Licensing Panel:Councillors M Slater (Chair), Hawkesworth and Morris

Parties to the Hearing:

Representing the Licensee:

Mr W Jelani, applicant

Mr Jelani, supporting the applicant

Interested Parties:

Mr Ford-Crook, representing objectors

Representations:

The licensing officer in attendance summarised the background to the application and valid representations received as set out in the report.  Members were informed that the premises was currently operating after 2300 hours under Temporary Event Notices.  It was noted that no steps had been proposed to meet the licensing objectives, however, this was not a requirement and two letters of representation had been received on the grounds of noise, nuisance and litter.  A letter in support of the application had been submitted by a Ward Councillor.

The applicant addressed the Panel and explained that he had opened the premises, which had previously traded as a fish and chip shop, two months ago and due to very limited footfall during the day, he had decided to open after 2300 hours.  He had then received a letter from the Council’s Licensing Team requesting that that a premises licence was submitted.  The applicant stated that only two objections had been received and he had contacted a Ward Councillor who had provided a letter of support.  He informed the Panel that he was providing jobs for local people and believed that he should be granted a licence for the hours requested.  With regards to the concerns raised he indicated that any nuisance that occurred outside his premises was not his responsibility, however, he was not aware of any incidents that had occurred and would have contacted the police if witnessed.  In relation to litter, Members were informed that there was a large bin outside the property.

In response to queries from the Panel, the applicant clarified that:

·         There was a large litter bin outside the premises.

·         Customer sales amounted to £75 to £100, of which £75 was from delivery sales, so the business was approximately three quarters delivery based.

·         He had a driver and van for deliveries.

·         He had not seen any disruptions outside his premises and if he did witness any incidents he would contact the police.

·         Litter would be removed from the area if it was not clear at the end of the night.

·         Signs asking patrons to respect residents could be installed.

·         He was happy to resolve any issues with his neighbours.

·         It was his choice to close at 0130 hours on Friday and Saturday.

·         He was unsure of the opening times for the previous fish and chip takeaway.

·         His delivery van did not park on the grassed area.

·         He was not aware of customers parking on the grassed area, but would stop them if they did.

·         Parking was available at the rear of the premises.

·         He did not know where his customers parked.

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