Issue - meetings

To consider an application for a Premises Licence in respect of Morrisons, 51 Whitecroft House, Water Lane, Wilmslow

The Sub Committee considered a report regarding an application by W M Morrison Supermarkets Plc for the grant of a Premises Licence in respect of Morrisons, 51 Whitecroft House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003. 

The Solicitor for the applicant, the Licensing Manager for the applicant, the Area Manager for the applicant and two objectors attended the hearing and made representations with respect to the application. 

After a full hearing of the application and in accordance with the rules of procedure, the Chairman reported that, having taken account of:

·       The Secretary of State’s Guidance under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003

·       Cheshire East Borough Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy

·       The four licensing objectives (namely the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm)

·       All the evidence, including the representations made at the meeting, the written representations of the objectors and the Police

the following course of action had been agreed:

RESOLVED

That the application to grant a Premises Licence for Morrisons, 51 Whitecroft House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire be granted as follows:

Supply of alcohol (for consumption off the premises)

Monday to Sunday 06.00 to 24.00

The Sub-Committee wished to highlight the fact that should problems relating to the licensing objectives be linked to the operation of licensable activities at this premises then Responsible Authorities or Interested Parties could call for a review of the licence at any time.

Parties who had made relevant representations had the right to appeal the decision to the Magistrates Court within 21 days.