The Licensing (Hearings) Sub-Committee met to consider applications for new premises licences for All Day Store and Spice Fusion Restaurant. The committee reviewed the applications, considered representations from the public and the police, and ultimately made decisions on whether to grant the licenses, with or without modifications.

All Day Store, 35a Knighton Lane, Leicester LE2 8BG

The sub-committee considered an application for a new premises licence for All Day Store, 35a Knighton Lane, Leicester LE2 8BG. The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submitted a report outlining the application and summarising the representation received. The application requested permission to supply alcohol and remain open from 07:00 to 23:00, Monday to Sunday.

A representation was received from a member of the public, Adam Rowlinson, who raised concerns about crime and disorder, public safety, and public nuisance. Mr Rowlinson stated that granting a licence with the hours requested would only add to the existing problems of crime and anti-social behaviour in the area and increase the problem of drink drivers . He also expressed concern that increased parking demand would lead to double-parking, parking on pavements, and other dangerous manoeuvres .

The applicant was asked to clarify whether they considered the concerns valid and if they would propose additional steps to promote the licensing objectives. The person who made the representation was asked if they had additional information to support their representation and whether there were additional steps that could be taken to promote the licensing objectives.

Spice Fusion Restaurant, 26 Melton Road, Leicester

The sub-committee considered an application for a new premises licence for Spice Fusion Restaurant, 26 Melton Road, Leicester. The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submitted a report outlining the application and summarising the representations received. The application requested permission to play recorded music (indoors) and serve late night refreshment (indoors/outdoors) from Monday to Sunday 23:00 – 01:00, and to sell alcohol (on the premises) from Monday to Sunday 09:00 – 01:00, with opening hours from Monday to Sunday 09:00 – 01:30.

Representations were received from Leicestershire Police and a member of the public. Leicestershire Police initially stated that the applicant's operating schedule lacked detail but later submitted an agreement with the applicant, detailing conditions they found acceptable, as detailed in the appendix B1 Police RepAgree redacted.

A member of the public, Jabbar Mussa, who identified himself as the landlord and freeholder of a property adjacent to the restaurant, objected on behalf of his tenants. Mr Mussa stated that the tenants were very concerned about the application. He argued that approval of the application would result in loud music playing until late every night, which would severely disturb sleep and wellbeing of the residents. He also stated that:

The sale of alcohol until late is likely to encourage loitering, noise, inappropriate language, smoking, littering and violent behaviour. Young children and elderly would potentially be exposed to intoxicated individuals, particularly at night.

Mr Mussa also noted that there was already a dance bar located behind the flats that caused noise and disturbance, and adding a licensed premises nearby would only worsen an already difficult living situation for the residents.

The applicant was asked to clarify whether they considered the concerns outlined in the representations valid, and whether they would propose any additional steps for the promotion of the licensing objectives. The party making the representation was asked whether they had any additional information to support the representation they had made, and whether there were any additional steps that could be taken which would be equally effective in the promotion of the licensing objectives.