Agenda and minutes

Resolved:  That Councillor Boyce be elected to Chair the meeting.

Introductions were carried out.

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.  None were declared.

Members considered an application by The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Ltd for a Premises Licence Section 18(3)(a) in respect of Cycle Heaven, 2 2A and 4 Bishopthorpe Road, York.

In coming to their decision, Members took into consideration all of the evidence and submissions that were presented to them and determined their relevance to the issues raised and the licensing objectives.  The following were taken into account:

1.           The application form.  The Sub-Committee also noted that since the application had been submitted the applicant had agreed not to play recorded music after 11.00pm at 2, 2A and 4 Bishopthorpe Road, York and that this was no longer part of the application. Further, that the revised plan showed a reduced licensed area comprising only the ground floor of part of 2 and 2A Bishopthorpe Road, and part of the outside patio area in front of the Darnborough Street elevation.

2.           The Licensing Officer’s report and her comments made at the Hearing.  She stated that the premises were not located within the special policy area and that consultations had been carried out correctly.  Representations made by the EPU and North Yorkshire Police had been addressed.  She also stated that prior to the hearing the applicants had stated that they were willing to reduce the capacity of the venue by between 60% and 40%.  With the agreement of all parties, this additional information was accepted and a revised plan was tabled.  The Representors confirmed that they had been consulted regarding the plan.

3.           The representations made at the hearing by the applicant and those of his witness who is the landlord of the premises and who explained the rationale for the change of use of the premises.  The applicant was looking to offer an alternative to the pubs and cafes in the area and was keen to work with neighbours to address their concerns. The revised plan would mean that a buffer zone would be in place to minimise noise and disruption to neighbours adjoining and nearby.  Details were also given of other proposed actions to address the representations that had been made including, relocating the bin store, ensuring deliveries caused minimum disruption, strategies to encourage customers leaving the premises to do so quietly, ensuring windows were kept closed, minimising noise from air con unit, and working with the Police and relevant agencies to address any adverse issues in respect of alcohol or drugs.  If it became necessary to do so, the premises would be closed for periods of time on race days.  The first floor of the building would not be used for licensable activities.  Appropriate arrangements would be in place in respect of fire risk and the provision of first aid facilities. 

The applicant stated that:

·        it was not the intention to serve food after 23:00 hours and hence the application for a premises licence no longer included an application for late night refreshment.

·        he did not consider door supervisors to be appropriate at the venue even on race days as he  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.