Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Darren Davies with Councillor Reeta Chamdal substituting.

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It was confirmed that all items would be heard in Part I.

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Introduction by Licensing Officer

Austen Young, Licensing Officer at the London Borough of Hillingdon, introduced the report and photographs for a new Premises Licence application in respect of Daman Food & Wine, 6 Dawley Parade, Dawley Road, Hayes, UB3 1EA.  A background and chronology of events was provided.

A new premises licence application had been made to authorise the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises. The opening times would be Monday to Sunday from 07:00 hours to 00:00hours.

The Sub-Committee was informed that the representations in Appendix 2 had been withdrawn.

Members were asked to consider the representations in Appendix 3. The representation raised concerns about the impact of the premises on the neighbourhood, existing traffic, noise and anti-social behaviour issues in the area (including a local car park). Although the objector had been notified of the hearing and was not in attendance, the Sub-Committee was reminded that there was no requirement for attendance and Members were able to proceed in their absence.

The Sub-Committee was advised that there had been no representations from Ward Councillors and Responsible Authorities. There had also been no Members Enquiries submitted.

The Sub- Committee was asked to consider the application and the representations made to decide an appropriate action that would uphold the promotion of the licensing objectives.

Representations by Applicant and Applicant’s representative

The Applicant – Mr Pito Singh Chopra and the Applicant’s representative – Mr Surendra Panchal addressed the Committee.

As a background to the application, the Sub - Committee heard that the Applicant had experience of running these types of businesses and understood the four Licensing Objectives.  The Applicant had obtained a personal licence approximately 18 months ago and this would be a family run business.  It was noted that there was now only one objection and contact had been made with the objector to discuss any concerns.

The Sub- Committee was informed that the Applicant agreed to the conditions that had been proposed by the Licensing Authority.

The Sub - Committee was advised that the Applicant would comply with the Licensing Objectives by ensuring that a training manual and an incident logbook were maintained, posters were placed in appropriate places and made visible, and CCTV was provided.

In response to Member questions, the Applicant highlighted their understanding of the Licensing Objectives, highlighting the Challenge 25 Policy and the need for CCTV to ensure public safety.  It was also confirmed that there would be three members of staff employed and they would be over 18.

Representations by Interested Parties

The objector was not in attendance. The Chair read their submission for the record and it was noted by the Sub- Committee.

Discussion

During the discussion with the Sub Committee and all parties the following points were noted:

-          The Applicant and Applicant’s representative explained their understanding of the licensing principles noting the Challenge 25 policy, the fire escape and fire exit to ensure public safety and the importance of CCTV for the promotion of crime and disorder.

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