The Licensing Sub Committee of Cardiff Council was scheduled to consider an application for a premises licence for Coffi Lab in Rhiwbina. The meeting's agenda focused solely on this application, with no other significant items listed for discussion.

Application for Premises Licence: Coffi Lab, Rhiwbina

The committee was scheduled to review an application for a premises licence for Coffi Lab, located at 10 Heol y Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6HG. The applicant, Coffi Lab Ltd, sought permission for the sale of alcohol for both on and off-premises consumption. The proposed operating hours for the sale of alcohol were Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 20:30. The premises themselves were planned to be open to the public from 07:30 to 21:00 daily.

The report pack indicated that the applicant had submitted an operating schedule outlining the steps intended to promote the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. This schedule included proposals such as staff training on alcohol sales and licensing objectives, the installation of a CCTV system, an incident reporting system, and a zero-tolerance policy towards anti-social behaviour. For the protection of children, a policy was proposed to prevent patrons under 18 from remaining on the premises after 20:00 unless accompanied by a responsible adult, and a 'Challenge 25' policy for alcohol sales.

The committee was also to consider representations received regarding the application. A representation was lodged by Councillor Jayne Cowan, on behalf of local residents, raising concerns about potential noise from alcohol consumption in external seating areas, particularly during the evening. Residents suggested that the sale of alcohol should cease at 18:00 each day to mitigate noise disturbance. Further concerns were raised regarding the management of external seating areas, the use of a private access road adjacent to the premises, and waste management, specifically the noise generated by glass bottle disposal.

In contrast, a letter of support for the application was also received from a local resident, who believed the premises would be a positive addition to the village's atmosphere and provision.

The Licensing Sub Committee had the legal power to grant the application, modify its conditions, or reject it, based on the promotion of the licensing objectives. The report pack stated that the appropriateness of any conditions on the licence needed to be discussed.