Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
Venue: Conference Room 1a, County Hall, Ruthin
Contact: Committee Administrator (KEJ) Email: democratic@denbighshire.gov.uk
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APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR To appoint a Chair for the meeting. Decision: Councillor Cefyn Williams was appointed Chair for the
meeting. Minutes: Councillor Cefyn Williams was appointed Chair for the
meeting. The Chair welcomed all parties to the meeting and all
present were introduced. The hearing
procedures had been circulated previously to all parties and copies of the
Statement of Licensing Policy were made available at the meeting. |
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DECLARATION OF INTERESTS Members to declare any personal or prejudicial interests in the business identified to be considered at this meeting. Decision: No declarations of personal or prejudicial interest had been
raised. Minutes: No declarations of personal or prejudicial interest had been raised. |
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LICENSING ACT 2003: VINTAGE SUGAR TEAROOMS, 27 - 29 MELIDEN ROAD, PRESTATYN PDF 148 KB To consider an application for a new Premises Licence submitted in accordance with Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 (an outline of the submission and associated papers are attached). Please note the procedure to be taken by the Sub Committee (which is attached to this agenda). Decision: RESOLVED that the Premises Licence be granted. Minutes: A report by the Head of Planning and Public Protection
was submitted (previously circulated) upon – (i)
an
application having been received from Mrs. Dawn Roberts for a new Premises
Licence in respect Vintage Sugar Tearooms, 27 – 29 Meliden Road, Prestatyn (Appendix
A to the report); (ii)
the
applicant’s intention to operate the premises predominantly as a tearoom
serving afternoon teas and lunches with alcohol as an optional extra and to
open in the evening to serve alcoholic drinks alongside food; (iii)
the
Applicant having requested authorisation to provide alcohol as follows –
(iv)
one
written representation (Appendix B to the report) having been received from an
interested party in response to the public notice relating to possible
disturbance from noise; (v)
the
applicant having indicated a willingness to mediate with the interested party
but unfortunately the interested party had made no contact with the authority
to allow any form of mediation to take place; (vi)
the
need to consider the application taking due account of the Council’s Statement
of Licensing Policy; Guidance issued by the Secretary of State; other relevant
legislation and relevant representations received, and (vii)
the
options available to the committee when determining the application. The Public Protection Business Manager (IM)
introduced the report and detailed the facts of the case. APPLICANT’S
SUBMISSION The applicant, Mrs. Dawn Roberts was in
attendance in support of her application. Mrs. Roberts explained that the premises
would predominantly operate as an afternoon tearoom but a licence had been
requested up to 11.00 p.m. to allow for the holding of occasional special
events such as baby showers/anniversaries.
The intention was to open no earlier than 10.00 a.m. and to close
between 5.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. on week days and operate primarily as an eatery
and a chef had been employed for that purpose.
Assurances were provided that the intention was not to create a nuisance
or rowdy establishment but provide a civilized and genteel establishment which
would enhance the town. INTERESTED
PARTY SUBMISSION The Interested Party had advised that she
did not wish to attend the hearing but asked that her written representation
(Appendix B to the report) be taken as read. Members queried the proximity of the
Interested Party’s residence to the premises and the location was established
as approximately two streets away. The
applicant advised that she had introduced herself to immediate residents within
the vicinity in order to provide assurances regarding her intention for the
premises and encouraged them to contact her with any concerns. The applicant also acknowledged the concerns
expressed by the Interested Party advising that she would be willing to meet
with her with a view to allaying those concerns. Whilst there was no expectation of noise
nuisance given the manner in which the premises was to be operated, the Public
Protection Business Manager confirmed that any noise complaints reported to the
authority would be dealt with in the usual manner. APPLICANT’S
FINAL STATEMENT In making a final statement the applicant
advised that there had been a positive response to her plans for the premises
with many looking forward to the opening.
Whilst appreciating the concerns raised by the Interested Party there
was no intention to create any manner of disturbance. ADJOURNMENT
TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION At this juncture (11.40 a.m.) the Licensing
Sub Committee adjourned to consider the application. DECISION
RESOLVED that the ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |