Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that Councillor Mutton be appointed as Chair for the meeting.

There were no declarations of interest.

To consider an application for a new Premises Licence at The Generator Food and Drink, 52b Earlsdon Street, Coventry, CV5 6EJ.

Note: The applicant and their representative have been invited to attend the

  hearing.

  Persons who have made representations have been invited to attend.

The hearing was held to consider an application for a premises licence for The Generator Food and Drink, 52b Earlsdon Street, Coventry.

The application sought to permit the Sale of Alcohol, Regulated Entertainment and Late Night Refreshment from 09.00hrs to 00.00hrs seven days a week.

The Sub-Committee’s statutory duty was to consider the application and any representations, and to take such steps as contained in the Licensing Act 2003 as it considered appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

A number of local residents and two Councillors had submitted representations objecting to the application. A mediation meeting was offered by the Applicant, which took place on Thursday 7^th April 2016. Subsequent to this, six objections were withdrawn.

One local resident had made a representation in support of the application.

The Director of Public Health was the only Responsible Authority to object.

West Midlands Police had agreed conditions with the Applicant during the 28 day application process.

The Sub-Committee heard submissions from the Representative in support of the application.

The Sub-Committee noted that the premises was previously an ice-cream parlour known as ‘Lickety Lick’. The Representative explained that there was not much call for ice-cream in the winter and it was not, therefore, a viable business option all year round.

The Sub-Committee heard that the existing ice cream parlour would remain in place, but there would also be a restaurant with an extended food menu, prepared in an open kitchen. There is no cellar on the premises so the range of alcohol on offer would be very limited.

In terms of entertainment, the Sub-Committee heard that this would consist of a retro-style juke box playing recorded music.

The Representative highlighted the fact that the Applicant had held an ‘open house’ at the premises for individuals to attend on an informal basis to discuss their concerns. The two Councillors who had objected to the premises licence had attended this meeting, as had other local residents. Subsequent to this, six objections were withdrawn, the relevant objectors having been satisfied that their concerns had been allayed.

The Sub-Committee heard that the Applicant does not want to simply attract people to come in for a drink. Rather, the Applicant wishes to attract families to come in for ice cream and hot dogs, but if the adults wished for something more substantial, they can have an alcoholic drink and the facility is there for them.

The Applicant recognised that the plans submitted with the application did not include any seating at the front of the premises and, as such, this area could not be included for the purpose of any on-licence sales. It was noted by the Sub-Committee that the application for off-licence sales had already been withdrawn by the Applicant. The Applicant understood that if she wished for the area outside the front of the premises to be licensed, she could submit a variation application in due course.

The Sub-Committee heard submissions from the Objectors. Councillor Andrews explained that he had had  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

To consider any other items of business which the Chair decides to take as a matter of urgency because of the special circumstances involved.

There were no other items of business.