Issue - meetings

To consider an application for a Premises Licence for Lyme Tree Bistro (Disley) Ltd, 50 Market Street, Disley, Stockport.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding an application from Lyme Tree Bistro (Disley) Ltd for a Premises Licence under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003.

A local resident and the proposed designated premises supervisor 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 of the Sub-Committee reported that, after taking 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 a written representation from neighbour objectors and input from Cheshire Constabulary and Cheshire Fire Service

the following course of action had been agreed:

RESOLVED – That a Premises Licence be granted as applied for, subject to the following additional conditions:

1. There shall be notices at the exits to the premises requesting that customers leave the premises quietly and with respect for local residents.

2.  There shall be notices displayed in any outside smoking area requesting that customers are considerate of neighbouring residents.

3. With the exception of access and egress, doors and windows shall remain closed at all times when amplified music is being performed after 22.00.

4. CCTV footage recorded at the premises shall be retained for thirty-one days and provided to the Police upon request.

and subject to the following amended volunteered conditions in relation to underage sales and door supervisors:

• A suitably accredited proof of age scheme, such as ‘Challenge 21’ shall be operated at the premises and staff shall be provided with training in relation to this policy.

• If door supervisors are employed they shall be registered with the Security Industry Authority.