Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

Members of the Licensing Hearings Panel are asked to consider whether they have an interest in any matter on the agenda, and, if so, to formally declare that interest.

There were no declarations of interest made.

Report from the Executive Director (Operations) is attached:-

The Licensing Authority received an application for a premises licence for Cosalea, Walshaw Park House, Walshaw Road, Bury, BL8 1PYfrom Cosalea Limited, 3 Coleridge Road, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4EW.

The proposed Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) is Lisa Moore, 2 Crompton Fold, Bury, BL8 1RE.

The Applicant had complied with all the necessary procedural requirements laid down by the Act.

Representations were received within the appropriate period by the Licensing Authority.

All written representations were contained within the written submissions provided in the report to the sub committee.

All documentary evidence provided with the agenda pack comprising the application, the report and representations were served on all parties in advance of the hearing.

The proposed operating schedule showed the following:

a.   Supply of alcohol- For consumption On and Off the Premises

Monday to Thursday 12.00 to 22.30

Friday & Saturday 12.00 to 23.30

Sunday 12.00 to 23.00

Public Holidays 12.00 to 01.00

Days prior to bank holidays 12.00 to midnight

b.   Provision of Live Music (De-regulated between the hours of 8.00 and 23.00 hours)

Public holidays 12.00 to 01.00

c.    Provision of Recorded Music (De-regulated between the hours of 8.00 and 23.00 hours)

Friday to Saturday 08.30 to 23.30

Public Holidays 12.00 to 01.00

Days prior to bank holidays 12.00 to 01.00

d.   Hours open to the Public

Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 23.00

Friday 07.30 to midnight

Saturday 08.00 to midnight

Sunday 08.00 to 23.30

Public Holidays 12noon to 01.30

Days prior to Bank Holidays 12noon to 00.30   

The Licensing Officer reported that agreement had been reached with the Applicant and Greater Manchester Police with all the conditions listed under Appendix 1 of the report.

8 interested parties had made relevant representations against this application which were attached as Appendix 2 in the agenda pack and covered issues, such as:-

·         Noise disturbance

·         Antisocial behaviour

·         Parking

·         Late hours

·         Litter

·         Extended hours

15 interested parties had also made relevant representations in favour of the application which were attached as Appendix 3 in the agenda pack.

Since publication of the agenda pack Members of the sub-committee were informed that one objection had been withdrawn. Other documents had been circulated to Members both in support and against the application.

Clarity was provided from Mr Hope representing the applicant that the sale of alcohol was listed incorrectly in the report and should read:-

Monday to Thursday 12.00- 22.30

Friday & Saturday 12.00- 23.30

Sunday 12.00- 23.00

He provided background information on the business and the applicant Ms Lisa Moore and presented a number of images detailing the external and internal layout of the premises. He also provided an aerial map which showed the distances of homes nearest to the location and the in direct sight lines. Car parking arrangements and the number of spaces available along with the agreed use of the nearby nursery car park after it closed were provided to the meeting.

Councillor Holt enquired if assurance could be given to residents that local parking would not be hindered and it was  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.