Agenda item

Application to grant a premises licence for MRH Aerodrome

Minutes:

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

LICENSING (2003 ACT) SUB-COMMITTEE

 

 

Date of Hearing:

7 March 2019

Applicant’s Name:

Malthurst Petroleum Limited

Premises Address:

MRH Aerodrome, Royston Road, Duxford, CB22 4QH

Application:

Premises licence

 

Those present at the hearing:

Sub-Committee:

Councillor  Deborah Roberts (Chairman)

 

Councillor Anna Bradnam

 

Councillor Bill Handley

 

 

SCDC Officers:

Jen Holah, Licensing Manager

 

Shirley Tracey, Legal Adviser

 

Victoria Wallace, Democratic Services Officer

 

 

Applicant:

Mr Robert Botkai (Solicitor)

 

Mr David Howell

 

 

Representee/s:

Councillor Peter Topping

 

 

 

Nomination of Chairman

Councillor Deborah Roberts was nominated as Chairman.

The application

1.    The application to grant a Premises Licence for MRH Aerodrome was received by the licensing department on the 16 January 2019 The requirements for advertising and displaying relevant notices were carried out in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003.

 

The application is for the Grant of a new Premises Licence.

 

The requested days and times for opening, Supply of Alcohol and Late Night Refreshment, applied for are as follows:-

 

MONDAY - SUNDAY

Opening Hours:                                   00.00 to 24.00

Supply of Alcohol                                00.00 to 24.00 (off the premises)

Late Night Refreshment                     23.00 to 05.00 (on & off the premises)

 

Background

 

The premise is situated on the A505 Duxford opposite the IMW Museum.

 

As required by the Licensing Act policy, the application was sent to all responsible authorities for consultation as part of the licensing application process.  No representations were received from the responsible authorities.

 

As part of the application process the applicant was made aware of the representations

 

Relevant representations

 

No representations were received from the responsible authorities however a representation was made by an interested party. This was received on 12 February 2019. The representation related primarily to the Public Nuisance objectives.

 

Observations:

The panel heard representations from the applicant and from the representee. The ensuing discussion centred on the potential for littering of the area surrounding the premises.

 

The representee spoke on behalf of residents of neighbouring properties, who had made representations to him. He explained that their main concerns related to the potential for litter to the area surrounding the premises.

 

The applicant indicated a willingness to work with those making representation and indicated a willingness to accept a condition relating to litter and had proposed a condition relating to this.

 

The decision

The Sub-Committee AGREED the application subject to the following conditions:

 

  • Days and times for opening, Sale of Alcohol and Late Night Refreshment are as follows:

 

MONDAY - SUNDAY

Opening Hours:                                   00.00 to 24.00

Supply of Alcohol                                00.00 to 24.00 (off the premises)

Late Night Refreshment                     23.00 to 05.00 (on & off the premises)

 

  • The licence holder will ensure that staff regularly clear litter from the premises forecourt and immediate perimeter of the forecourt.

 

 

All parties may apply for a review of the Licence on a ground relating to one or more of the licensing objectives should there be any relevant issues arising from the operation of the Licence at any stage after the date of this decision notice.  The Sub-Committee hopes that local residents will feel able to bring any future concerns directly to the attention of the Applicant in an effort to reach an amicable solution.  The four licensing objectives are: the Prevention of Crime and Disorder; Prevention of Public Nuisance; Public Safety; and Protection of Children from Harm.

 

All parties to the application have a right of appeal to the Cambridge Magistrates’ Court within 21 days of receiving notification of this decision.

 

Signed:

 

 

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Councillor  Deborah Roberts (Chairman)

 

……………………………………………….

Councillor Anna Bradnam

 

……………………………………………….

Councillor Bill Handley

 

 

Dated:             7 March 2019

 

 

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