Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED – Councillor Gettings was elected Chair of the meeting

To disclose or draw attention to any disclosable pecuniary interests for the purposes of Section 31 of the Localism Act 2011 and paragraphs 13 -18 of the Members’ Code of Conduct.  Also to declare any other significant interests which the Member wishes to declare in the public interest, in accordance with paragraphs 19 -20 of the Members’ Code of Conduct.

There were no declarations of interest.

To consider the report of the Head of Licensing and Registration on an application for the grant of a premises licence in respect of premises at 468 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS8 known as “Northbar”

(Report attached)

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 the grant of a Premises Licence for Northbar, 468 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS8 2HU.

Several letters of representation had been received from the public – one in objection and five in support of the application. None of the members of the public who had submitted a representation attended the hearing and the Sub Committee resolved to proceed in their absence and consider their written submission. No representations had been submitted by the responsible authorities; however an amendment had been made to the requested hours of operation of the licence following discussions with LCC Environmental Protection Team. These were clarified at the start of the hearing as being Monday to Wednesday 11:30 am until 23:00 hours; Thursday to Saturday 11:30 until 23:30 hours and Sundays 11:30 until 22:30 hours for the provision of licensable activities. The premises to close 30 minutes later

Mr J Gyngell, the applicant, attended the hearing. Mr J Carter also attended to observe the proceedings.

Mr Gyngell outlined the proposed style of operation and capacity of the premises and the experience of the management team in managing similar premises in similar localities. He addressed the comments made in the letter of objection regarding anti social behaviour, litter, noise and the impact of licensed premises and provided assurances regarding the management of such issues. The Sub Committee also heard evidence relating to the demographic of the patrons.

Members noted the intention to make use of the external area to the front of the premises as an additional seating area and discussed the necessary permit applications with the applicant

The Sub Committee carefully considered the contents of the application, the written representations and the verbal submissions made at the hearing. Members were very satisfied with the presentation made by the applicants and the explanations offered in respect of the issues raised. The Sub Committee considered that this applicant had significant previous experience of managing such premises and

RESOLVED – To grant the application as amended.