Venue: Ystafell Dwyryd, Unit 2b, Snowdonia Business Park, Minffordd, Penrhyndeudraeth, LL48 6LD. View directions
Contact: Lowri Haf Evans 01286 679 878 Email: lowrihafevans@gwynedd.gov.uk
No. | Item |
---|---|
APOLOGIES To receive
any apologies for absence. Minutes: None to note |
|
DECLARATION OF PERSONAL INTEREST To receive
any declaration of personal interest. Minutes: None to note. |
|
URGENT ITEMS To note any
items that are a matter of urgency in the view of the Chairman for
consideration. Minutes: None to note. |
|
APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE PDF 208 KB MOTOR FUEL LTD, CONVENIENCE STORE,
PORTHMADOG FILLING STATION, PORTHMADOG, LL49 9NG To consider
the above application Additional documents:
Minutes: 1.
APPLICATION FOR PREMISES LICENCE - MOTOR FUEL LTD, CONVENIENCE STORE,
PORTHMADOG FILLING STATION, PORTHMADOG The panel and the officers
were introduced to everyone present. It was announced that everyone had up to
10 minutes to share their observations on the application. On behalf of
the premises: Mr Chris Mitchener
(Licensing Solutions agent on behalf of Motor Fuel Ltd). Others in attendance: Councillor Jason Humphreys (Local Member Porthmadog East), Councillor Selwyn Griffiths (on behalf of Porthmadog Town Council) The report and recommendation of the Licensing
Section. a) Submitted – the report of the Licensing
Manager giving details of the application for a premises licence for
‘Convenience Store’ Porthmadog Filling Station. It
was highlighted that the application was one for a single-storey convenience
store to be located on the forecourt of the existing garage with the intention
of selling alcohol to be consumed off premises and the provision of late-night
refreshments on the premises. It was noted that the applicant had included
appropriate steps to promote the four licensing objectives as part of the
application. In the report, reference was made to the relevant
legal information: Paragraph 5.21 of the Revised Guidelines (March 2015)
published under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 where it is noted that
Section 176 of the Licensing Act 2003 prohibits the sale or supply of alcohol
from premises that is used primarily as a garage, or is part of premises that
is used primarily as a garage. It was emphasised that a premises was used
primarily as a garage if it was used for one or more of the following ·
the retailing
of petrol ·
the retailing
of derv ·
the sale of
motor vehicles ·
the maintenance
of motor vehicles It was emphasised that it was a matter for
the licensing authority to decide, based on the licensing objectives, whether
it would be appropriate for the premises to hold a licence. Attention was drawn to the operating schedule
and the plan submitted with the application along with additional information. Following a consultation period, it was
noted that no observations had been received from the Environmental Health
Service nor the Fire and Rescue Service and that North Wales Police did not
oppose the application. Two objections to the application had been received
from the Local Member and Porthmadog Town Council. b) In
considering the application, the following procedure was followed:- · Members
of the Sub-committee and the applicant were given an opportunity to ask
questions of the Licensing Manager. · The
applicant was invited to expand on the application. · Consultees were given an opportunity to submit their
observations · The
licensee, or his representative, was invited to respond to the observations. · Members
of the Sub-committee were given an opportunity to ask questions of the
licensee. ·
Members of the Sub-committee were given an
opportunity to ask questions of the consultees. c) In elaborating on the application, the agent noted on
behalf of the applicant that he was happy with what had been submitted and
corroborated the following observations: · The intention was ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |