Agenda and draft minutes

To elect a Chair for the purposes of the meeting.

Cllr Michael Goodridge was elected as Chair for the purpose of this meeting.

To receive from Members declarations of personal and prejudicial interests in relation to any items included on the agenda for this meeting, in accordance with the Waverley Code of Local Government Conduct.

There were no declarations of interest submitted for this meeting.

An application has been received to vary a premises licence from Fati London Ltd, in respect of a coffee shop that also sells food and alcohol, situated on the ground floor.

 One relevant representation has been received in objection.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Sub-Committee determine the application.

The Licensing Sub-Committee convened in person on 10 June 2024 to determine the application.

The Licensing Sub-Committee carefully considered all of the relevant information including:

·         Written and oral representations made by the parties and interested persons

·         The Licensing Act 2003 and the steps appropriate to promote the licensing objectives

·         The Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 (the statutory guidance)

·         Waverley Borough Council’s statement of licensing policy

·         The Human Rights Act 1998

The Licensing Sub-Committee took into consideration the committee report, and the application form which outlined the proposed hours of operation.

During the consultation process, one representation was received from interested persons which formed part of the committee report. The representation received in objection centred around perceived issues of nuisance associated with the hours requested (the licensing objective of public nuisance).

During the hearing, the applicant agreed to restrict the hours for use of and service of alcohol and dining on the outside terrace to 22.00 hrs in line with the condition applied to another establishment in Lion and Lamb Yard.

The applicant assured that there was a condition that there is waiter/Waitress service, and that alcohol was only to be available with food orders and the establishment would be considered as a restaurant rather than a pub or bar.

In reaching their decision, the Sub-Committee had regard to all the relevant evidence, information and submissions and the licensing objectives. The Sub-Committee then reached its decision in an appropriate and proportionate manner.

The Sub-Committee resolved that:

‘The application for a variation to the  licence should be GRANTED subject to the standard conditions and the operating schedule as well as an additional condition that the use of the external terraced area for eating and drinking shall cease at 22.00 hrs.

To consider any legal advice relating to any applications in the agenda.

Legal advice was sought during deliberation.