Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion by the Leeds City Council Licensing Sub-Committee on 16 September 2025. The sub-committee was scheduled to consider applications for new premises licences for Boom Events and Olympus Grill, and an application to vary the premises licence for The Old Peacock. The meeting was also scheduled to include preliminary procedures such as the election of a chair, and declarations of interest from the councillors.

Boom Events, 5 Canal Place, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2DU

The sub-committee was scheduled consider an application for a new premises licence for Boom Events, located at 5 Canal Place, Armley. The applicant, Boom Events Limited, sought permission to sell alcohol, provide late night refreshment, exhibit films, host live and recorded music, and stage performances of dance and similar activities.

The report pack notes that the original application included both indoor and outdoor activities, but was amended to limit live and recorded music to indoors only. The report pack indicates that representations were received from West Yorkshire Police and Environmental Health, and that the operating schedule had been amended to include measures agreed with them. The report pack also notes that the council received 18 objections from members of the public, and 46 representations in support of the application, including a letter from a Member of Parliament for Leeds. Redacted copies of these representations were included in the report pack.

The report pack included a licensing act 2003 Box M operating schedule, in which Boom Events Limited described the steps it intended to take to promote the four licensing objectives¹.

We intend to make sure all staff are trained on the licensing act of 2003. Through key training they will all be well versed on the four licensing objectives.

-- Public reports pack 16th-Sep-2025 10.00 Licensing Sub-Committee.pdf

The report pack also included appendices containing a map of the location, the application form, and copies of the representations received.

Olympus Grill, 51 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3AB

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Olympus Grill, located at 51 Otley Road, Headingley. The applicant, DERVISHI 05 LTD, sought permission to sell alcohol and provide late night refreshment.

The report pack notes that representations were received from West Yorkshire Police and the EP Team², and that the operating schedule had been amended to include the measures agreed. Representations were also received from the Licensing Authority. The licensing authority submitted a formal representation to the application on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and public nuisance. The licensing authority stated that the application did not contain sufficient information about how granting the licence would not add to the impact already being experienced in the area. The licensing authority also noted that the premises was located within the cumulative impact area³ for Headingley. The licensing authority stated that it would be agreeable to withdrawing the representation should the applicant agree to the condition:

There will be no access to the premises by people undertaking the Otley Run or those wearing fancy dress costumes.

-- Public reports pack 16th-Sep-2025 10.00 Licensing Sub-Committee.pdf

The report pack also notes that the council received two letters of objection from members of the public and a letter from the ward councillor, all of which opposed the application on the grounds of public nuisance and crime and disorder. Redacted copies of these representations were included in the report pack.

The report pack included a licensing act 2003 Box M operating schedule, in which DERVISHI 05 LTD described the steps it intended to take to promote the four licensing objectives. The report pack also included appendices containing a map of the location, the application form, and copies of the representations received.

The Old Peacock, Elland Road, Holbeck, Leeds, LS11 8TU

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider an application to vary the premises licence held by The Old Peacock, located on Elland Road, Holbeck. The applicant, Greene King Retailing Ltd, sought permission to vary the layout and design of the premises, amend existing conditions, and update the premises licence conditions.

The report pack notes that the application included:

• The addition of a 'trailer bar' and a self-service 'container bar' for use on Elland Road Stadium Events only as shown on the plan within the front car park.
• Updating the plan to show agreed positions of temporary bars and marquee to the rear.
• Updating the premises licence conditions.

The report pack indicates that a representation was received from West Yorkshire Police. The report pack also notes that the operating schedule had been amended to include the measures agreed with Environmental Health. The representation submitted by West Yorkshire Police remained a matter for Members consideration.

The report pack included appendices containing a copy of the existing licence, a copy of the redacted application form, a map of the location, a copy of the representation from West Yorkshire Police, and a copy of the email exchange outlining the agreement with Environmental Health.