The Licensing Sub Committee Hearing Panel convened to consider applications for new and varied premises licences, as well as temporary event notices. The meeting's agenda included discussions on three premises licence applications: Nice Day Off Licence, One Stop Convenience, and The Shiredale. Additionally, several temporary event notices for Fallowfield Service Station were scheduled for review.

Application for New Premises Licence - Nice Day Off Licence, 99A Beresford Road, Manchester, M13 0TA

The panel was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Nice Day Off Licence, located at 99A Beresford Road, Manchester, M13 0TA. The report pack indicated that this application had attracted objections from responsible authorities and other persons.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and the Licensing and Out of Hours Compliance Team raised objections on the grounds of preventing crime and disorder and public nuisance. Concerns were expressed regarding the suitability of the garage location, potential increases in traffic, noise, antisocial behaviour, and parking pressures, particularly during late hours. GMP also noted a lack of sufficient detail in the application regarding CCTV provision and the premises plan.

Three residents also submitted objections, citing concerns about increased street drinking, noise, littering, antisocial behaviour, traffic, and parking. One resident specifically highlighted ongoing antisocial behaviour in an adjacent alleyway.

The applicant proposed to promote the licensing objectives through measures such as CCTV, staff training, and a Challenge 25 policy. The report pack noted that no agreements had been reached with the objectors at the time of writing.

Application for Variation of a Premises Licence - One Stop Convenience, 440-442 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3BW

The committee was set to discuss an application to vary the premises licence for One Stop Convenience, located at 440-442 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3BW. The proposed variation sought to extend the hours for the sale of alcohol and the premises' opening times.

The Licensing and Out of Hours Compliance Team objected to the application, stating that it did not demonstrate exceptional circumstances as required for this area under the Withington Special Policy Area. They cited concerns about potential noise disturbance from intoxicated customers late at night and noted previous breaches of existing licence conditions, suggesting a lack of effective management.

Several local residents and a local business owner also submitted objections. Concerns were raised about the cumulative impact of late-night licences in the area, leading to increased noise, antisocial behaviour, street drinking, and littering. A ward councillor expressed concern that the extension could exacerbate existing issues and noted that the premises already used bright external lighting.

The applicant's consultant indicated a willingness to amend the hours to 11pm, and further suggested conditions including no sale of single cans or high-strength alcohol, enhanced CCTV, and reduced operating hours. However, the report indicated that no agreements had been reached with the objectors.

Application for Variation of a Premises Licence - The Shiredale, 102 Fernclough Road, Manchester, M9 5UR

The panel was scheduled to consider a variation application for The Shiredale, located at 102 Fernclough Road, Manchester, M9 5UR. The proposed variation aimed to amend the permitted hours for the sale of alcohol, live and recorded music, late-night refreshments, and opening times.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) objected to the application on all four licensing objectives. They highlighted concerns that the proposed extension of hours was excessive for a premises located in a residential area and cited a recent serious incident of violence within the premises. GMP believed the proposal would likely lead to increased crime and disorder, public nuisance, and risks to public safety and children. The report noted that the applicant had not provided sufficient justification for the extended hours or offered additional control measures.

Temporary Event Notices - Fallowfield Service Station, 377-385 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 6AH

A significant portion of the agenda was dedicated to reviewing multiple Temporary Event Notices (TENs) submitted for Fallowfield Service Station, located at 377-385 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 6AH. These TENs, submitted by Mohmed Javid Talati, requested extended hours for the sale of alcohol and late-night refreshment, citing extended hours for the World Cup as the reason.

Objection notices were received from both the Licensing and Out of Hours Compliance Team (LOOH) and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) for each of the TENs. Both authorities raised concerns that the proposed 24-hour alcohol sales would undermine the licensing objectives, particularly the prevention of public nuisance and crime and disorder.

The objections highlighted that Fallowfield Service Station is located within the Fallowfield Special Policy Area, an area known for issues related to alcohol-related antisocial behaviour, public nuisance, and street drinking. The Manchester Licensing Policy 2024-2029 states a strong presumption to refuse applications relating to the night-time and late-night economy in such areas, except in genuinely exceptional circumstances.

Objectors argued that no exceptional circumstances had been demonstrated by the applicant. They also noted the lack of detail regarding how 24-hour alcohol sales would be managed and how the licensing objectives would be upheld during these extended hours. The specific World Cup fixtures cited in the TENs were already covered by the premises' existing licensed hours, leading objectors to deem the requested extensions unnecessary and disproportionate. The potential for increased intoxication, antisocial behaviour, and street drinking was a key concern.

The reports indicated that multiple TENs were submitted for different dates, all with similar objections from GMP and LOOH.