Agenda and draft minutes

Resolved:  That Councillor Lisle be appointed to Chair the meeting.

At this point in the meeting, Members are asked to declare:

·        any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests

·        any prejudicial interests or

·        any disclosable pecuniary interests

which they may have in respect of business on this agenda.

Members were asked to declare any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests, any prejudicial interests or any disclosable pecuniary interests which they may have in respect of business on the agenda. None were declared.

To approve and sign the minutes of Licensing Hearing held on 30 August 2018.

Resolved: That the minutes of Licensing Hearing held on 30 August 2018 be approved and then signed by the chair as a correct record.

Members considered an application by Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust to Vary Premises [Section 35(3)(a)] in respect of Hartrigg Oaks, Haxby Road, New Earswick, YO32 4DY (CYC-009691)

In considering the application and the representations made, the Sub-Committee concluded that the following licensing objectives were relevant to the Hearing:

1.           The prevention of crime and disorder.

2.           Public safety

3.           The prevention of public nuisance

4.           Protection of Children from Harm.

In coming to their decision, the Sub-Committee took into consideration all the evidence and submissions that were presented, and determined their relevance to the issues raised and the above licensing objectives, including:

1.           The application form.

2.           The Senior Licensing Officer’s report and the comments of the Licensing Manager given at the Hearing. The Licensing Manager outlined the report noting the variations applied for and the information contained within the annexes to the report. She advised that the operating schedule met the licensing objectives and that there had been no representation from Responsible Authorities apart from North Yorkshire Police for which The Applicant and they had agreed additional conditions. She advised that two representations had been made by other persons and reported that there were no planning issues in relation to your application. She noted that the Applicant and a representor had submitted additional information. She ended by outlining the 4 options available to the Sub-Committee.

In response to questions from the Sub-Committee, the Licensing Manager clarified that alcohol could only be sold to guests of residents, that the retail sale of alcohol would be predominantly for residents, and that alcohol could only be purchased by residents for their guests 24 hours per day.

3.           The Applicant’s representation at the hearing. The Applicant noted that there was no public access to the home. The Applicant explained that Sunday was a highlight when many residents had guests to visit. The Applicant confirmed that there was no intention to change the status quo and that the intention was that invited guests only could buy alcohol, not members of the public. The Applicant explained that the average spent on drinks per person was £5, which also included non-alcoholic drinks. The Applicant stated that there had been no issues relating to public nuisance. The Applicant explained that staff park at the front and back of the building and that there had been no complaints regarding noise. The Applicant added that there was CCTV in place. The Applicant advised that all internal doors were locked and required fob access and that all staff were alcohol trained. The Applicant clarified that all children visiting residents were grandchildren.

The Applicant’s witness (Chair of the Residents Committee). The witness presented a statement from the Residents Committee. He explained the governance arrangements for the Committee and advised that it met quarterly with an average attendance of 100 residents. He noted that the minute of the Residents Committee meeting at which the application was discussed had been submitted as part of your additional information. He noted that there had been  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.