Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED: That Councillor Lesley Smetham be appointed as Chairman

To provide an opportunity for Members and Officers to declare any disclosable pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests in any item on the agenda and for Members to declare if they have pre-determined any item on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Sub-Committee did ask Mr. Kadir Anik if he would be in agreement with a site visit should the Members decide it was needed ahead of any decision made and Mr. Anik agreed to this request.

To consider the above application.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding an application for a Premises License, under the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of Swish Lounge, 31 Mill Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7AJ together with objections and

support.

The following attending the hearing and made representations with respect to the application:

·         Two representatives for the Applicant;

·         Two representatives from Environmental Health;

·         A representative from Cheshire Police; and

·         Two residents making relevant representation.

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) and the steps appropriate to promote them; and

·         All the evidence, including the oral representations made at the meeting

·         and the written representations of interested parties.

The following course of action had been agreed:

RESOLVED:

That the application for a Premises Licence be GRANTED as outlined in the

application

The hours applied for are as followed:

·         Recorded music

Monday to Sunday 11:00 to 23:00

·         Performance of dance

Sunday 20:00 to 21:00

·         Anything of a similar description to that falling within live music, recorded music or performance of dance

Monday to Sunday 09:00 to 23:00

·         Sale and supply of alcohol

Monday to Sunday 11:00 to 22:45

with some additional conditions:

The following conditions shall apply to the Premises Licence:

Noise emanating from the Premises shall not be clearly audible at the boundary of the nearest residential property.

Noise emanating from the Premises shall not be clearly audible at the boundary of noise sensitive properties.

All external windows and doors at the Premises shall be closed whilst live and recorded music or anything of a similar description to live or recorded music or dance is taking place inside the Premises except for normal access and egress purposes.

Regular noise assessments shall be undertaken by a competent person (either the Licensee or Manager) around the boundary of the Premises when live and recorded music or anything of a similar description to live or recorded music or dance is taking place inside the Premises and steps shall be taken to reduce the level of noise where it is likely to cause a disturbance to local residents.

The noise assessments shall be undertaken during the operating hours of the Premises. 

A written record shall be made of those assessments in a log book, kept for that purpose and shall include; the time and date of the checks, the person making them, and in what location and the outcome- including any remedial action in order to reduce the level of noise where it is likely to cause a disturbance to local residents.

There shall be no disposal of bottles outside the premises between the hours of 21.00 and 09.00.

No disposal of refuse outside the premises  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.