Agenda and minutes

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 27th June, 2024 2.00 pm

Venue: Committee Room 5 - Civic Centre. View directions

Contact: Ryan Dell Email: democratic@hillingdon.gov.uk

Items
No.	Item
61.	Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillor Janet Gardner with Councillor Barry Nelson-West substituting. Apologies were also received from Councillor Peter Smallwood with Councillor Darran Davies substituting.
62.	Declarations of interest in matters coming before this meeting Minutes: None.
63.	To confirm that the items of business marked Part I will be considered in Public and items marked Part II will be considered in Private Minutes: It was confirmed that all items would be heard in Part I.
64.	Matters that have been notified in advance or urgent Minutes: None.
65.	APPLICATION FOR A NEW TEMPORARY STREET TRADING PITCH LICENCE PDF 277 KB Additional documents: Appendix 1 Application , item 65. PDF 632 KB Appendix 2 Photos & Plan , item 65. PDF 3 MB Appendix 3 Street Trading Policy , item 65. PDF 1 MB Appendix 4 Objection from Cllr Chamdal_Redacted , item 65. PDF 377 KB Appendix 5 Objection from Cllr Gohil_Redacted , item 65. PDF 275 KB Appendix 6 Highways response_Redacted , item 65. PDF 79 KB Appendix 7 Correspondence with applicant_Redacted , item 65. PDF 571 KB Appendix 8 Correspondence from Food, Health & Safety Team_Redacted , item 65. PDF 92 KB Minutes: Introduction The Licensing Officer outlined the application, which was for a new temporary pitch street trading license, three metres by two metres in size on private land outside JinLi Chinese restaurant, 92 Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge. The applicant sought a new pitch licence because the pitch was within seven metres of the public highway and therefore fell within the definition of the street, according to the London Local Authorities Act 1990. The applicant intended to cook and sell Mediterranean street food from a food trailer on the pitch. The application was consulted upon with: • Ward Councillors • Highways team • Street Scene Enforcement team • Parking Services • Transport and Town Centre Projects team • Environmental Protection team • Food, Health and Safety team The application was also put on the Council's website. This application had attracted two objections from local Ward Councillors and an objection from the Council’s Highways team. Ward Councillors advised on 19 April 2024 that the food business was open and trading, and also that a Fixed Penalty Notice had been issued on 07 May 2024, which had been paid. Since the drafting of the report, Ward Councillors advised on 12 June 2024 that they had witnessed the food vehicle open and trading, and a further Fixed Penalty Notice had been issued on 15 June 2024, which had not yet been paid. The applicant advised on 19 June 2024 that they intended to operate at the JinLi site under a street trading licence held by one of their senior managers. The street trading licence held by the applicant was for a specific pitch that had been issued by the London Borough of Lambeth. It was requested that, should the Committee be minded to grant the licence, they refer to the Council's Adopted Street Trading Policy. The Committee may wish to attach additional conditions to the licence to deal with any concerns raised in the objections. The Licensing Officer invited the Committee to determine the application. Members asked how the applicant was advised that a street trading pitch license was required, and when they were advised. Members also asked officers if they believed the applicant understood what was required. The Licensing Officer noted that when the initial application came in, it was invalid. The applicant had initially applied for a shop front license. The applicant was advised on 09 April by email that he required a pitch trading license. A further email was sent on 23 April and advised about the need for a street trading license and that an application was not the same as having had a street trading licence granted by this authority. It was clarified that the latest Fixed Penalty Notice had not been paid. The Licensing Officer confirmed that the current street trading license held by the applicant was for the London Borough of Lambeth. Members asked if residents had objected. The Licensing Officer confirmed that no representations had been received from residents. Members asked if officers had consulted with local ... view the full minutes text for item 65.