Agenda, decisions and draft minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

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To receive any declaration of personal interest.

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To note any items that are a matter of urgency in the view of the Chairman for consideration.

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Bella Pizza, 19 Twll yn y Wal, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 1RF.

To consider the above application

DECISION: ⁠To approve the application

Opening Hours:

Sunday 16:00 – 00:00

Monday 16:00 – 00:00

Tuesday 16:00 – 00:00

Wednesday 16:00 – 00:00

Thursday 16:00 – 00:00

Friday 16:00 – 01:00

Saturday 16:00 – 01:00

Licensable Activities:

Late Night Refreshments – Off the premises 

Sunday 23:00 – 00:00

Monday 23:00 – 00:00

Tuesday 23:00 – 00:00

Wednesday 23:00 – 00:00

Thursday 23:00 – 00:00

Friday 23:00 – 01:00

Saturday 23:00 – 01:00

The additional measures, as set out in section M of the application, to be included as conditions on the licence.

·       Highly visible internal and external CCTV cameras

·       Train staff on how to deal with rude / drunk and unruly customers

·       2 large floodlights at the front of the building

·       Staff to ensure customers do not convene in front of the shop

·       Staff to clean the street after opening hours

Note:

The planning conditions relating to the extraction unit or associated equipment should be retained, and confirmation should be obtained that this has been agreed and accepted by the Local Planning Authority

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.

a)               The Licensing Department's Report

The report of the Head of the Environment Department was presented giving details of a premises licence application for Bella Pizza, 19, Twll yn y Wal, Caernarfon, Gwynedd. The company was applying for a property licence for the provision of Late Night Refreshments off the premises, Monday - Thursday 23:00-00:00, Friday - Saturday 23:00-02:00, and Sunday 23:00-00:00. 

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 recommended by the applicant to promote the licensing objectives, and it was highlighted that these measures would be included on the licence.

It was reported that Environmental Health had lodged an objection relating to the property's proximity to residential properties along with concern about the cumulative impact of other licensed venues on the street which would undermine the objective of preventing public nuisance. A Member of the public also objected on the grounds of disturbance and a potential increase in the anti-social behaviour that already exists in this area. It was reiterated that the development may have a negative impact on a historic location and exacerbate the problem of littering. A suggestion was made that there should be security officers on the door.

Reference was made to confirmation from the Planning Department that a Planning application to amend the hours had been validated and was being considered, pointing out however that the application only contained an extension until 1:00.

North Wales Police confirmed that they had no objection to the application and Caernarfon Town Council unanimously supported the application, acknowledging that the property did not sell alcohol or play music, and actively encouraged people not to park on the street

The officers, in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003, recommended that the Committee considered the comments received, particularly the concerns about the possibility that extending the opening hours of the takeaway food business could exacerbate existing anti-social behaviour on the street by attracting groups of young people and keeping them there until later.

b)               In considering the application, the following procedure was followed:

·        Members of the Sub-committee to be given an opportunity to ask questions of the Council’s representative.

·        At the Chair’s discretion, the applicant or his/her representative to ask questions of the Council’s representative.

·        The applicant and/or his/her representative to be invited to expand on the application and to call witnesses.

·        Members of the Sub-committee to be given the opportunity to ask questions of the applicant and/or his/her representative. 

·        At the Chair's discretion, the Council’s representative to ask questions of the applicant or his/her representative.

·        Every Consultee to be invited to support any written representations.

·        The Council’s representative and the applicant or his/her representative to be given the opportunity to summarise their case.

·        The legal officer to summarise the requirements of the application.

c)          In response to a question about the number of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

Soch, Stryd Fawr, Abersoch, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 7DS

To consider the above application.

THE APPLICANT HAD WITHDRAWN THE APPLICATION

THE APPLICANT HAD WITHDRAWN THE APPLICATION