Agenda and minutes

  Councillor Townsley was elected to Chair the meeting

To identify any applications as late items of business which have been admitted to the agenda for consideration

 (the special circumstances shall be identified in the minutes)

  Although there were no formal late items, the Sub-Committee was in receipt of the following additional information for consideration at the meeting, with the agreement of all parties:

  Friends of Ham – three letters of support (minute 17 refers)

  Fresh Munch – proforma risk assessment (minute 18 refers)

Members are reminded to declare any interests at the start of the hearing on each application for the purpose of Section 81 (3) of the Local Government Act 2000 and paragraphs 8 to 12 of the Members Code of conduct

  No declarations were made

To consider the report of the Head of Licensing and Registration on an application for the grant of a premises licence for Friends Of Ham 4 New Station Street, Leeds, LS1.

  The Sub-Committee having regard to the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance and the Authority’s own Statement of Licensing Policy considered an application for a premises licence for Friends of Ham 4 New Station Street LS1, which was situated in an area covered by the Cumulative Impact Policy

  Representations had been received from West Yorkshire Police and from LCC Environment Protection Team

  Present at the hearing were:

  Mr Whur – solicitor for the applicant

  Mr & Mrs Kitching – owners

  PC Arkle – West Yorkshire Police

  Mr Kenny – LCC Environment Protection Team

Three additional letters of support were tabled with the agreement of all parties.  Larger scale maps showing the location of the premises and the area covered by the CIP were also tabled for Members’ consideration

  The Sub-Committee heard from Mr Whur on behalf of Mr & Mrs Kitching who were seeking a premises licence for a Charcuterie-style bar offering meat and cheese selections with beers, ales and wines with a takeaway delicatessen and off licence capability in premises which had previously been licensed for a restaurant-led operation.  Mr Whur stated that the applicant was seeking the same hours but with the addition of late night refreshment

  Mr Whur stated that he did not consider that the CIP applied in this case as the premises would be self-regulating through the offer which would be premium priced drinks, locally sourced quality food and no spirits would be provided so future-proofing the licence in the event of another operator taking over the premises.  The location of the premises had been carefully selected as it was on a main arterial route from the railway station to the upcoming Trinity development.  Mr Whur also pointed out that the premises were not located in a police ‘hotspot’ for crime and disorder, furthermore late night opening had not been requested

  A range of conditions had been agreed to with Mr Whur offering a condition specifying a maximum of 60 seats in the premises if that was required.  Only background music was being requested with a noise consultant having been commissioned by the applicants to carry out a survey which had been included in the information before the Sub-Committee

  Mr Whur reiterated that the premises would not be alcohol-led and referred to paragraphs 7.3 and 7.8 of the Authority’s Statement of Licensing Policy in support of the application

  The Panel was informed that the premises would employ 3-4 people initially and that in respect of security measures, a stringent CCTV condition had been offered; that door staff would be provided if required and that the premises would not open on match days when Leeds United were playing at Elland Road

  Concerns were raised about the prices for some drinks as set out in the submitted information and that these prices were not necessarily so high as to deter some people from using the premises.  It was reported that some prices shown had been printed incorrectly and these would be higher than indicated

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To consider the report of the Head of Licensing and Registration on and application for the grant of a premises licence for Fresh Munch 43 Wade Lane, Leeds, LS2.

  The Sub-Committee having regard to the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance and the Authority’s own Statement of Licensing Policy considered an application made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 for a premises licence in respect of Fresh Munch 43 Wade Lane LS2, which was situated in an area within the Cumulative Impact Area (CIP) 1

  Representations had been received from West Yorkshire Police and LCC Environmental Protection Team

  Larger scale plans of the location of the premises and the CIP were tabled, for Members’ consideration

  Present at the hearing were:

  Mr Hussain and Mr Sharif of M2 Design, Planning Consultants who were representing the applicant

  PC Arkle – West Yorkshire Police

  Mr Kenny – LCC Environment Protection Team

  The Sub-Committee heard from Mr Hussain and Mr Sharif who explained that the application was for late night refreshment and was an attempt to keep the business open in view of extended hours having been granted to other nearby premises.  As there was little passing trade during the day, it had been necessary to let staff go at the premises although it was hoped that additional late night opening would allow some of the staff to be re-employed at the premises

  It was stated that the manager of the business had experience of operating late night hours and that security issues had been taken into account with the provision of CCTV and the use of a radio link with other premises in the area

  The Sub-Committee then heard from PC Arkle of West Yorkshire Police who stated that the Police had objected to the application as it was in an area covered by the CIP and that late night refreshment houses were often a flash point for crime and disorder after people had left pubs and clubs.  Whilst some measures had been offered which went beyond those found in smaller operations, the premises were situated close to a violent crime hot spot and in an area which was likely to see greater footfall due to the opening of the Arena in 2013

  If minded to grant the licence, the Police would welcome that any door staff, and ideally there should be two, would be recruited from a reputable door staff recruitment company

  The Panel then heard from Mr Kenny of LCC Environment Protection Team who had objected on the grounds that the premises were located in the CIP and stated that longer opening hours could lead to noise and disturbance particularly for those residents of the nearby Merrion Hotel; the sheltered housing and flats on Wade Lane

  In summing up, Mr Hussain advised that the hotel bedrooms were not located immediately above the premises and that signs advising patrons to leave the premises quietly could be placed inside the shop

  The Sub-Committee having carefully considered both the written and verbal representations from the applicant, his representatives, West Yorkshire Police and LCC Environment Protection Team concluded that whilst the premises were located in the CIP it was acknowledged that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 287.