Issue - meetings

To consider an application for a premises licence by Tesco Stores Ltd in respect of Tesco Stores Ltd, 17-23 London Road, Alderley Edge.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding an application from Tesco Stores Ltd, 17-23 London Road, Alderley Edge for a Premises Licence under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003.

The applicant’s Solicitor, representatives from Tesco and three residents 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 the written representation of a local resident

the following course of action had been agreed:

RESOLVED

That a Premises Licence be granted for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises Monday to Sunday from 07.00 to 23.00.

In addition the applicant agreed to amend the operating schedule to include a condition, in the light of the comment from the Police, that, in addition to the DPS, at least one Personal Licence holder was to be employed by the premises.