Agenda and draft minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

There were no apologies.

To elect a Chair for the Licensing Sub-Committee.

Councillor L Kennedy was elected as Chair of the Sub-Committee.

An application has been received for a new premises licence for Asda Express PFS, Exeter Road, Crediton, EX17 3BX

Relevant representations have been received and the licensing authority (Mid Devon District Council) must hold a hearing to determine the application.    

The Chairman introduced the Members of the Sub-Committee and officers present and explained the process for the Hearing.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Licensing Sub-Committee agreed that the meeting should be heard in public session and that there would be no time limit for speakers.

Mr Hughes-Davies then asked (1) whether information had been provided about the primary use figures and Mr Lanyon asked (2) whether the figures were based on footfall or turnover.

Councillor L Kennedy advised that figures had been provided and that the second question would be answered during the hearing.

The Specialist (Licensing) Officer outlined the contents of the report as follows:-

·         The application for a new premises licence was submitted by Euro Garages Limited.

·         The application was for late night refreshments for indoor and outdoor and for the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises.

·         Following receipt of representations the Licensing Team requested further information from the applicant with regard to primary use.

·         Section 4 of the report outlined the 4 licensing objectives.  Those being the prevention of crime and disorder; public safety; the prevention of public nuisance; and the protection of children from harm.

·         The applicant had provided information and proposals on this and had summarised the steps they intended to take which were:

(i)            The provision of training for relevant staff working at the premises, including those that sold alcohol.

(ii)          Spirits would be displayed behind the counter (this did not apply to pre-packaged gift sets which may contain a spirit miniature).

(iii)         No miniature bottles of spirits would be sold in the shop store other than those within a packaged gift set.

(iv)         A CCTV system; a till prompt for the sale of alcohol, and the adoption of a Challenge 25 proof of age scheme.

(v)          Notices would be displayed on the premises advising customers of the Challenge 25 policy.

·         There had not been any representations made from Responsible Authorities.  

• The Licensing Team had also contacted the Police to ensure there were no issues.  A reply from the Police had been received which read as “ We don’t really get any issues – just your usual, infrequent ‘Bilking’ (fuel thefts) and shoplifting and one of the team leaders has had some issues with a local nominal that lives close by to the Shell Garage. We are not aware of any real ‘crime and disorder issues’.

·         The Section 182 Guidance advised that the Police were the main source of advice on crime and disorder. 

·         Copies of the initial representations made had been sent to the applicant and the Sub-Committee had received them as part of the agenda pack.

·         In addition, information provided in response to the hearing notice had also been supplied to the Sub-Committee.

·         The importance of the decision of the Sub-Committee being made on the individual merits of the case and the licensing objectives.

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