Minutes:
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
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) |
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Councillor Anna Bradnam |
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Councillor Bill Handley |
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SCDC Officers: |
Jen Holah, Licensing Manager |
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Shirley Tracey, Legal Adviser |
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Victoria Wallace, Democratic Services Officer |
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Applicant: |
Mr Robert Botkai (Solicitor) |
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Mr David Howell |
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Representee/s: |
Councillor Peter Topping |
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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:
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)
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:
………………………………………………. Councillor Deborah Roberts (Chairman) |
………………………………………………. Councillor Anna Bradnam |
………………………………………………. Councillor Bill Handley
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Dated: 7 March 2019
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