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Cariad Gelato Ltd, The Kiosk, Stryd Fawr, Porthmadog, Gwynedd. LL49 9LP

To consider the above application

To approve the application in accordance with requirements of the Licensing Act 2003.

The sale of alcohol after 17:30 (to be sold with deserts  / ice-creams)

No alcohol to be sold for consumption off the premises – to be limited to the decking area directly in front of Kiosk’s serving counter only.

No alcohol to be consumed at the tables on the pavement

Incorporate the matters prescribed in the Operators Schedule (Part M) of the application as conditions on the license.

APPLICATION FOR PREMISES LICENCE - Cariad Gelato Ltd, The Kiosk, High Street, Porthmadog, Gwynedd LL49 9LP

Others invited:

·         Elizabeth Shone – Cariad Gelato

·         Olivia O’Neill - Cariad Gelato

·         David W Lindsay – Cariad Gelato

·         Cllr Gwilym Jones – Local Member

·         Elizabeth Williams (Licensing Officer, North Wales Police)

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.

a)                   The Licensing Department's Report

Submitted – the report of the Licensing Manager giving details of the application for a premises licence for an ice cream kiosk and some outside tables. It was explained that Cariad Gelato was a family-run business manufacturing and selling ice cream produced in accordance with the Italian method. The applicant was requesting permission for the sale of alcohol side by side with the core business, enabling customers to enjoy an alcoholic drink within a defined outdoor seating area; or to allow customers to buy alcohol for consumption off the premises. 

Permission was requested to sell alcohol from 12 in the afternoon until 9 at night every day – with the premises open for the sale of ice cream between 10 and 21.00 every day.

Reference was made to the standard proposed hours for opening hours and the hours of alcohol sale 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 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 received during the consultation period. It was noted that objections had been received to the application by the Local Member and the Community Council referring to concerns in relation to the Licensing Objectives of Public Safety and Protecting children from harm. It was highlighted that North Wales Police, following a meeting with the applicant, had no evidence to justify an objection to the application. They were satisfied that an assurance had been given that the ethos of the business would continue to focus on the production and sale of Italian ice cream to families, rather than the sale of alcohol.

A meeting was held with the applicant, the Police, and the Licensing Officer on 7 March 2023 to try and address the concerns of the Local Member and the Town Council. It was highlighted that the applicant was willing to compromise by agreeing,

·         To the sale of alcohol after 17:30 only, as this was the period when trade to families and children came to an end 

·         Alcohol to be sold with deserts/ice cream only after 17:30

·         No alcohol to be sold for consumption off the premises

·         Alcohol to be served limited to the decking area directly in front of the Kiosk's serving counter only.  No alcohol to be consumed at the tables on the pavement

The Licensing Department recommended to approve the application in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.