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It was noted that all business would be considered in Part I. 

The Sub-Committee gave consideration to an application by Mr John Cradduck for a Temporary Street Trading Licence for a maximum period of 6 months in relation to a pitch measuring 5 x 4 m to be located on the pedestrianised area of High Street, Uxbridge between Marks & Spencer and Greggs Bakery. The proposed pitch would be used to sell fruit and vegetables

The proposed hours of trading were for 6am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday only.

Introduction by Licensing Officer

The Licensing Officer, Stephanie Waterford, introduced the application and report to the Sub-Committee and confirmed that the application had met all Council requirements and that the consultation ended on 30 June 2016.

The Sub-Committee was informed that two letters of objection had been received. One was from Mr Facey, Managing Director of the Uxbridge Market Traders Company (and the second from Mr Bayliss, Centre Manager of the Pavilions Shopping Centre.

Representations made by applicant

Mr Cradduck informed the Sub-Committee that the Temporary Street Trading Licence was required to enable fruit and vegetables to be sold on the pedestrianised area of Uxbridge High Street using a gazebo pop up tent.

Mr Cradduck confirmed that the exact form of the gazebo structure was not yet confirmed and that he would be happy to comply with any Council requirements in this regard. Mr Cradduck also stated that stock would be kept within the Unit under trellis tables and there would be no storage of rubbish on the pitch. The Sub-Committee was informed that it was thought that replenishment of the site would not be necessary during the course of day.

Members queried the proposed operating hours and whether there would be any set up before 6am. In response, Mr Cradduck confirmed that there would be no trading before 6am.

Members also queried how the pitch would affect the running of special events on Uxbridge High Street such as Big Fest, marches and the French Market. In response, Mr Cradduck confirmed that he would be happy to comply with any Council requirements in this regard.

The Chairman queried whether it was possible, given the standard conditions of licence, for trading to take place from 6am when neighbouring shops do not open until 8am. Mr Cradduck confirmed that an 8am start for trading would be acceptable, although he felt that setting up a stall after 8am would be dangerous given the number of pedestrians using Uxbridge High Street at this time.

Mr Cradduck confirmed that the store would only sell fruit and vegetables and that waste would be minimal. The Sub-Committee was informed that the pitch would be cleaned up at the end of the day.

Representations from objectors

Mr Facey informed the Sub-Committee that he had been involved in the management of markets within Uxbridge for 50 years. In relation to the application he questioned whether all products for sale could be contained within the store. Mr Facey considered that it would be necessary to reload on a regular basis and also  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23.

The Sub-Committee gave consideration to an application for a new premises licence  application by Staycity Heathrow for a new premises licence at Staycity Heathrow, High Point Village, Station Approach, Hayes UB3 4FL. The application related to the indoor area of the premises for the sale of alcohol, on and off sales and the provision of late night refreshment.  The proposed hours for licensable activities were:

Monday - Sunday: 10:00 hrs - 00:30, with proposed opening hours of 06:00 - 01.00 hours Monday - Sunday.

Introduction by Licensing Officer

The Licensing Officer, Stephanie Waterford, introduced the application and informed the Sub-Committee that objections had been received from 3 local residents and that a petition had been received from a further resident. This petition had been signed by 68 persons and opposed the grant of a licence on the basis that local residents might experience nuisance or crime and disorder if a licence was granted. Residents were also concerned that if off sales were permitted this could also give rise to nuisance or crime and disorder.

The Licensing Officer confirmed that no representations had been received from the Police or other responsible authorities.

The Licensing Officer confirmed that the Officer recommendation was for the application to be granted but that it be subject to conditions, as thought appropriate by the Sub- Committee, which could be based on the draft conditions submitted by the Applicant.

Representations made by applicant

Mr Shield informed the Sub-Committee that the Applicant’s business was aparthotels in different areas of the world, which offered accommodation with a small kitchenette. The Applicant also had a food and beverage offering including the sale of alcohol. This was predominantly geared to clients staying in the Aparthotel. The Sub-Committee was informed that the Applicant wished to offer this service to non residents as well in order to try and involve the community in the premises.

Mr Shield noted the concerns of residents, but felt that these related to how the premises had previously been run. Members were informed that the licensed areas were detailed in red in the plans contained in the agenda, and that the only point of access to the premises was through the front door area. M

Mr Shield informed the Sub-Committee that the back door area was alarmed. With regard to potential crime and disorder implications, Mr Shield emphasised that there had been no objections from the Metropolitan Police.

The Chairman also stated that no complaints about the premises had been made to the Council’s Anti Social Behaviour Unit.

In response to a question from the Chairman, Mr Shield advised that the reason why the Applicant had sought permission for off sales was to enable hotel residents to take a drink from the licensed area to their room. After taking instructions from Mr Lee, Mr Shields confirmed that the Applicant’s Business Model was geared for the benefit of hotel residents and that their business did not wish to try and compete with nearby shops.

Mr Shield confirmed that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24.