Agenda and draft minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

There were no declarations of interest.

It was confirmed that the item of business was marked Part I and would be considered in public.

None.

Introduction by Licensing Officer:

The Licensing Officer, Steve Dormer, introduced the application and informed the Sub-Committee that this was an application for the grant of a Premises Licence at Starbucks Coffee Shop, Yeading. The application was for a licence to serve hot food and drinks between the hours of 23:00 - 05:00 only; it was not an application for a 24 licence as the hours of opening had already been agreed by the Council's planning department.

Mr Dormer informed the Committee that, in Autumn 2017, he had been made aware of issues in the area relating to antisocial behaviour and car race meetings. Physical measures had since been put in place to deter said antisocial behaviour and the site had been secured. A significant number of representations in objection to the application had been received from a local MP, Ward Councillors and local residents. Some residents had expressed concern that, if the licence were granted, this would set a precedent for the future. The Licensing Officer confirmed that this would not be the case since each application would be judged on its own merits.

The Sub-Committee heard that the applicant (Starbucks) had agreed to take a number of measures to mitigate the issue of antisocial behaviour in the area. It was confirmed that, should they arise, any future issues regarding Starbucks would be followed up and addressed accordingly.

Mr Dormer saw no reason for the Sub-Committee to reject the application and recommended that the licence be granted subject to the planned works to secure the car park being completed.

Members sought clarification regarding the measures to be taken to remove litter and waste from the area during the hours of operation. Mr Dormer confirmed that lockable bins and bin storage would be made available. It had also been agreed that high jet washers would not be used late in the evening and sufficient measures would be taken to ensure refuse did not become a problem.

Members queried whether local residents had been consulted on this matter and whether the applicant had liaised with them. The Licensing Lawyer confirmed that the standard procedure was to notify Ward Councillors only; there was no process in place to notify residents or residents' associations directly and no representations had been received from the Antisocial Behaviour Team or from the police. It was noted that, in the addendum to the meeting, the police had indicated that they were satisfied with the applicant's approach and did not intend to make a representation.

Members sought further clarification regarding car park security and barriers. Mr Dormer confirmed that the intention was to move the main barrier so as to ensure that the site remained safe and secure. Should be barrier be broken, Council officers would investigate to ensure compliance with the four licensing objectives.

Representation by the Applicant:

My Baylis, Agent, spoke on behalf of Starbucks. He was accompanied by Mr Peter Sharpe, Property Manager and Carla Roberts, District Manager. Mr Baylis stated that planning permission  ...  view the full minutes text for item 41.