Issue - meetings

The Director of Environmental Services submits a report on an application for a new premises licence, Avenue, 92 Cavendish Road, Leicester, LE2 7PH.

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The Director, Environmental Services, submitted a report that required Members to determine an application for a new premises licence for Avenue, 92 Cavendish Road, Leicester, LE2 7PH.

Members noted that representations had been received in respect of the application, which necessitated that the application for a new premises licence had to be considered by Members.

Mr Jaspal Singh Kullar from Kullar Licence (UK) Ltd was present at the meeting, accompanied by Mr Amerjit Kullar. Mr Chris White from the Noise Team who had made representation was present. Also present were the Licensing Team Manager and Solicitor to the hearing panel.

The Licensing Team Manager presented the report. The meeting was informed apologies were received from the local resident who had made a representation, and also from Leicestershire Police. Members were also informed there were conflicts in the two agreements between the Noise Team and the applicant, and the Police and the applicant. The Noise Team had agreed a 09.00 hours opening time, and the Police had agreed a 10.00am opening time with the applicant.

It was noted that the representation from the Noise Team was made on the grounds of the prevention of public nuisance. The Noise Team had sought an agreement with the applicant, which was attached to the report.

Also noted was a representation from Leicestershire Police, made on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and the prevention of public nuisance. The Police were concerned that the premises had its premises licence revoked on 28^th March 2014 after a review application, and if the premises was licensed without strict conditions, the problems that instigated the review might re-occur. The Police had sought an agreement with the applicant, which was attached to the report.

A representation was also received from a local resident on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and the prevention of public nuisance. The resident was concerned that due to the close proximity the premises had to local residential properties, there would be disturbances from people using the decking at the front of the premises and the potential for anti-social behaviour.

The meeting was informed that the Live Music Act 2012 was relevant to the application due to the hours of operation requested.

Mr Chris White on behalf of the Noise Team outlined the reasons for the representation, and answered questions from Members:

·         There were concerns the premises was located in close proximity of residential properties.

·         Historically complaints with regards to noise from break-out music, and on-street activity were received from residents in the street when the premises had previously operated.

·         The Noise Team had requested additional conditions be added to the premises licence if granted, and an agreement had been reached with the applicant.

·         The premises had previously traded as a public house for approximately 40 years, and had separate flats and tenants above the premises.

·         Historically activities would have occurred inside the premises. The nature of the pub business had changed over  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5