Agenda and minutes

Councillor Pickering was appointed as Chair.

There were no apologies for absence.

Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submits a report on a application for a variation of an existing Premises Licence for The 72 Bar and Restaurant, 72 Brazil Street, Leicester.

Councillor Pickering, as Chair led on introductions and outlined the procedure the hearing would follow.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submitted a report on an application for a variation of an existing Premises Licence for The 72 Bar and Restaurant, 72 Brazil Street, Leicester.

The applicant, Mr Darshan Kumar Sharma was present with his representative, Licensing Agent, Mr Anil Bhawsar, Ms. Zara Hasim and the business owner, Mr Harnek Singh. Also in attendance was PC Jefferson Pritchard, Leicestershire Police, Jasvinder Mann, Noise and Pollution team, and Elizabeth Arculus, Licensing Enforcement team. Also present was the Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) and the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee and an observer.

The Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) presented the report and outlined details of the application.

A representation was received on 3^rd October 2024 from the Police. The representation related to the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance and public safety. The Police were concerned that the premises had only been open for three months and there had already been multiple breaches of the existing premises licence.

A representation was received on 7^th October 2024 from the Noise team. The representation related to the prevention of public nuisance. The Noise team were concerned that having an outdoor area would increase noise for nearby residents.

A representation was received on 9^th October 2024 from the Licensing Enforcement Team. The representation related to the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance and public safety. The Licensing Enforcement team were concerned about the applicant requesting to remove the condition regarding SIA door staff from the licence on home matchdays for Leicester City FC. They had been in contact with the applicant who had agreed to retain this condition and as a result the Licensing Team no longer opposed the application.

The Planning Team were a Statutory consultee as part of the application process. They had not submitted a representation in relation to the application however had provided clarification on the status of the planning permission for the premise. They had confirmed:-

‘The Class E use does cover all of the first floor on the inside. The application sought to install a canopy over the outside area and this was refused so this area should not be used as part of the restaurant.’

Mr Pritchard, Police Constable for Leicestershire Police, was given the opportunity to outline the details of the Police’s representation and answered questions from Members and officers.

Mr Mann, Noise and Pollution Control Officer was given the opportunity to outline the details of their representation and answered questions from Members and the applicant.

Ms Arculus, Licensing Officer was given the opportunity to outline the details of their representation and answered questions from the Members.

Mr Bhawsar and Mr Sharma were given the opportunity to address the Sub-Committee and answered questions from the Members and officers. Mr Bhawsar invited the Sub-Committee to consider a Noise Management Plan but as  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

There being no other urgent business, the meeting closed at 11:57am.