Issue - meetings

Siop Traeth Becws Islyn, Lon Gam, Nefyn, LL53 6ED

To consider the application

To grant the application

APPLICATION FOR PREMISES LICENCE - SIOP TRAETH BECWS ISLYN, LÔN GAM, NEFYN

Applicant                              Geraint Jones                                   

Local resident                       David Robinson

Apologies were received from Jane Spencer and Neil Cookson (local residents)

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. The Chair highlighted that all parties would be allowed up to 5 minutes to make their representations.

a)    The Licensing Department's Report

Submitted – the report of the Licensing Manager giving details of the application for a premises licence for Siop Traeth Becws Islyn, Lôn Gam, Nefyn to sell local produce on the outskirts of the beach in Nefyn. The application was made in relation to playing recorded music on the premises and the sale of alcohol, on and off the premises. 

It was noted that the Licensing Authority Officers had sufficient evidence that the application had been submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003 and the relevant regulations. Reference was made to the measures that had been recommended by the applicant to promote the licensing objectives, and it was highlighted that these measures would be included on the licence.

Attention was drawn to the responses that had been received during the consultation period. It was noted that objections had been received from neighbouring residents that were relevant to the licensing objectives. Concerns were expressed regarding crime and disorder matters, litter on the beach and concerns about a substantial increase in traffic on the road and the lack of parking spaces.

It was recommended that the Committee approved the application in accordance with the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003.

In considering the application, the following procedure was followed:-

• Members of the Sub-committee and the applicant were given the opportunity to ask questions to the Licensing Manager.

• The applicant was invited to expand on the application.

• Consultees were given an opportunity to present their observations.

• The licensee, or their representative, was invited to respond to the observations.

• Members of the Sub-committee were given an opportunity to ask questions to the licensee.

• Members of the Sub-committee were given an opportunity to ask questions to the consultees.

in elaborating on the application, the applicant noted:

·         The proposal would support local businesses - selling local produce

·         The proposal would create local employment

·         He had run his bakery in Aberdaron for 10 years without any trouble

·         That the sale of alcohol in supermarkets was acceptable

·         Staff volunteered to collect litter from the beach - litter that did not come directly from the shop

·         The shop contributed to the local economy

·         The business was run responsibly and in an orderly manner

In response to a question regarding the need to sell alcohol from 8am, it was noted that from what was seen in Aberdaron, visitors tended to buy gifts of local produce before leaving the area.

The consultee in attendance took the opportunity  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5