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RESOLVED:
 
The decision of 5th
November 2024
 
The Licensing Sub-Committee, in considering
this decision from the information presented to them within the
report and having regard to the promotion of the licensing
objectives:
 
· 
The prevention of crime and disorder
· 
Public safety
· 
Prevention of public nuisance
· 
The protection of children from harm
 
The application for a premises licence has
been approved in accordance with the Council’s Statement of
Licensing and the proposed conditions set out in paragraph 8.1 of
the report:
 
· 
The hours for licensable activities at the premises, shall be:
 
Sale of Alcohol (on
the premises)
 
Monday - Sunday  
11:00 - 22:00
 
Opening hours of the
premises 
 
Monday - Sunday  
11:00 - 22:00
 
· 
Condition 23 to be amended and read as follows:
 
Condition 23.1
 
" The supply of alcohol for
consumption in the garden on the premises
shall be ancillary to the sale of
food".
 
Condition 23.2
 
" Alcohol shall not be sold,
supplied, or consumed inside the premises otherwise than to persons
who are taking substantial table meals and that the consumption of
alcohol by such persons is ancillary to taking such meals.".
 
And the following additional
condition:
 
On Sundays after 20:00 there shall be
no use of the garden for any activities.
 
Reasons for the
decision
 
The application for a premises licence has
been approved, as members of the Licensing Sub-committee were
satisfied that the licensing objectives would not be
undermined. 
 
The Sub-committee took into consideration
written representations from 2 Other Persons (local residents) on
the grounds of the four licensing objectives in particular public
nuisance and anti-social behaviour. The Sub-committee noted that
there were no objections from the Responsible Authorities including
the Police, and the Applicant had agreed conditions with the
Environmental Protection Service and the Health Authority prior to
the hearing.
 
The Sub-committee took into consideration that
the premises are located in close proximity to a residential area,
and that the premises will be operating within core hours in
accordance with the Council's Licensing Policy LP3.
 
The Sub-committee took into account the
representations made by the Applicant that the premises had been
transformed into something for the community. The Applicant made
representations that the premises would not be used for excessive
alcohol consumption, and the Designated Premises Supervisor and
trained staff would ensure there was no negative impact on the
area. The Applicant made representations that alcohol will very
rarely be served in the garden only when they have parties. It was
noted that a lunch club met regularly outside which was successful
and no issues or complaints were received.
 
The Sub-committee took into consideration the
Applicant’s representations that once the outside area is
closed local residents will not hear the music, and they will not
be disturbed. It was noted that on Sundays there will not be many
activities, mainly exercise classes, because they hold religious
services.
 
The Sub-committee took into consideration that
the Applicant is an experienced operator who has previously run a
restaurant, and they felt the Applicant would be a responsible
operator. It was noted that the restaurant was mainly indoors.
 
The Sub-committee felt the Applicant
demonstrated that they were willing to work with local residents,
and the Responsible Authorities to prevent any antisocial behaviour
or public nuisance. The Sub-committee took into account that the
Applicant had engaged with local residents and tried to address any
concerns in advance of the hearing.
 
Having taken all of the above factors into
consideration the Sub-committee was satisfied that by granting this
premises licence that the licensing objectives would not be
undermined.
 
Public Informatives
 
1. 
The Premises Licence Holder is encouraged to work with local
residents and the Responsible Authorities to prevent any public
nuisance or negative impact in the area.
 
2. 
The Premises Licence holder is encouraged to use sustainable
cutlery, plates, cups, food containers, and recyclable disposable
materials and to avoid using single-use plastic disposable
items.