Agenda, decisions and minutes

None were received.

The Chairman explained the procedure for hearing and determining the application and detailed the order in which speakers would be able to address the Sub-Committee.

Report of Director of Environment enclosed.

That the Variation of a Premises Licence would not be granted to the applicant as this would impact and undermine the Licensing Objectives. 

The Sub-Committee considered the report of the Director of Environment which was presented by the Licensing Officer for determination of an application for variation of a premises licence.  He advised that the time requested in the variation application was to extend the terminal hour for the sale of Late Night Refreshment as follows:

Friday and Saturday – 11.00 am to 01.00 am

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve – 11.00 am to 2.00 am

The Licensing Officer confirmed that the application had been advertised in the correct manner and drew attention to the additional steps to be taken by the applicant to promote the licensing objectives.   Representations had been received from Councillor Chris Bithell, Member for Mold East Ward, and members of the public. 

The Licensing Officer advised that a number of concerns had been raised against the application by residents from the area and were appended to the report.

4.1                                     Representations by Responsible Authorities

There were no representations by Responsible Authorities.

The Licensing Officer reported that North Wales Police had not objected to the application but had requested that CCTV cameras be kept in operation on the premises and this had been agreed by the applicant.

4.2       Representations by the Applicant

Mr. R. Karagandere outlined his reasons for submitting the application.  He referred to the current economic downturn and the impact on commercial trade in Mold town centre.  He commented on the need for his business to adapt accordingly and on the competition from similar fast food outlets in the area.   He explained that in response to meeting the needs of his customers he wished to extend his opening hours on a Friday and Saturday evening and on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.  

Mr. Karagandere advised that his business had been established for 24 years in the area and enjoyed a good reputation with local businesses, residents, and the Police.  He said he was an experienced and responsible proprietor and already had systems in place to ensure lawful operation of the premises.  He stated that there had been no objection to the application from his immediate neighbours, both businesses and residents, or from the Police. 

In summary Mr. Karagandere cited other fast food outlets in Flintshire which had been granted a licence for the sale of late night refreshments beyond midnight.   He acknowledged the concerns raised by local residents and Councillor Chris Bithell, however, there was no evidence of a link between his premises and incidents of anti-social behaviour in the area. 

4.3       Representations by Interested Parties

Councillor R.C. Bithell advised that he was opposed to the application to extend the opening hours for the premises.  He explained that the premises was located in an area which comprised businesses and residences and in his opinion an extension to the premises licence would attract customers leaving public houses who could be responsible for drink related incidents of anti social behaviour after midnight. He said he had been contacted by a number of local residents who had experienced such problems  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.

There were no members of the press and no additional members of the public in attendance.

RESOLVED:

That the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item as it is considered to contain exempt information by virtue of paragraph(s) _______ of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).