To consider the report of the Chief Officer (Elections and Regulatory), including an application for the grant of a premises licence, made by Mohammed Faisal Rashid, forLa La's 501 Bradford Road, Stanningley, Pudsey, LS28 8EE.
(Report attached)
Minutes:
The report of the Chief Officer Elections and Regulatory presented an application for the grant of a new premises licence made by Mohammed Faisal Rashid, for La La's, 501 Bradford Road, Stanningley, Pudsey, LS28 8EE, and proposed to operate as a restaurant with available function rooms.
In summary, the application sought to provide:
· Sale by Retail of Alcohol
Mon - Thurs 12:00 - 00:45
Fri - Sun 12:00 - 01:00
· Late Night Refreshment
Mon - Thurs 23:00 - 00:45
Fri - Sun 23:00 - 01:00
Live Music
Every Day 18:30 - 22:00
· Recorded Music
Every Day 12:00 - 00:45
Representations had been received from West Yorkshire Police and Environmental Health in their capacity as a responsible authority. Members were informed that measures had been agreed with both responsible authorities, and copies of the agreements could be found at appendix C and D of the submitted report.
Further to this, a representation from a member of the public was still outstanding, which opposes this application on the grounds of public nuisance.
In attendance at the meeting were:
Mohammed Faisal Rashid, Proposed licence Holder
Graham Goldsborough, Licence Holders Agent
Jacob Hamilton, Observing
Richard Beecham, Press
Mr Goldsborough informed the Licensing-Sub Committee of the following:
· The premise originally traded as The Farmers, for approximately 14 years before being converted into a restaurant;
· In February 2018, the premises traded under the name of Papaya, but shortly followed with financial difficulties and eventually closed;
· La La’s have branches in Wakefield, Batley and Huddersfield, and is currently operated by Mr Rashid’s father;
· Mr Rashid has held a personal licence for 10 years, and has had effective control over the other 3 premises;
· It was highlighted that the Bradford premises closed 2 years ago, and was intended to re-locate on the outskirts;
· Previous staff from the Bradford premises would be re-located from Huddersfield and Wakefield, to the proposed Pudsey premises. Additionally, the recruits from these premises had 10 years’ experience in key positions;
· There are no objections from responsible authorities, and the agreed measures would be worked with, to ensure the licensing objectives are met;
· The submitted objection related to a premises further down the road, which was nearer to the objectors home address;
· It was confirmed that live music would be for special occasions, and background music would be low-key;
· This would be a family orientated restaurant, with manageable door-staff.
In responding to Members comments and concerns, the following was confirmed:
· There is a big car park, adequate for 120 guests;
· Families seeking a wedding reception would be directed to the La La Banqueting Suites, in Bradford;
· The smoking area was to the front, due to neighbours being to the side of the premises;
· Door staff will be enforcing issues relating to noise, and signs would be displayed;
· The use of fireworks was not intended.
The Sub-Committee carefully considered the information submitted, both written and oral, and
RESOLVED – That the application be granted as applied for, with the additional conditions as agreed with the responsible authorities.
(The meeting concluded at 10:42)
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