Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

None to note.

To receive any declaration of personal interest.

None to note.

To note any items that are a matter of urgency in the view of the Chairman for consideration.

None to note.

La Cabana, 2 Mitre Place, Pwllheli

To consider the above application

1.            APPLICATION FOR PREMISES LICENCE - LA CABANA, 2 MITRE TERRACE, PWLLHELI

The panel and the officers were introduced to everyone who was present and it was announced that everyone had up to 10 minutes each to share their observations on the application.

On behalf of the premises: Mr Ayoub Dohech (applicant) and Ms Nia Jones

Others invited:                      Ian Williams (North Wales Police), Heather Jones (Fire Service) and Kevin Jones (the owner of a nearby business).

a)            The report and recommendation of the Licensing Section.

Submitted – the report of the Licensing Manager giving details of the application for a premises licence for La Cabana, 2 Mitre Terrace, Pwllheli in relation to providing hot and cold food on and off site.

Attention was drawn to the proposed hours in the report. It was noted that the Licensing Authority had sufficient evidence for the application to be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003 and the relevant regulations.

Reference was made to measures recommended by the applicant to promote the licensing objectives along with the responses that were received during the consultation period.

It was noted that one letter had been received objecting to the application based on the licensing objective of preventing crime and disorder. Attention was drawn to the observations submitted by North Wales Police. It was noted that discussions had been held with the applicant and an agreement had been made to change the application to reduce the hours of late night refreshments and opening hours to 02:00 on Friday and Saturday nights. It was also noted that the applicant had agreed to specific conditions in relation to CCTV.

b)            In considering the application, the following procedure was followed:

·      Members of the Sub-committee and the applicant were given an opportunity to ask questions of the Licensing Manager.

·      The applicant was invited to expand on the application.

·      Consultees were given an opportunity to submit their observations.

·      The licensee, or his representative, was invited to respond to the observations.

·      Members of the Sub-committee were given an opportunity to ask questions of the licensee.

·      Members of the Sub-committee were given an opportunity to ask questions of the consultees.

c)            In expanding on the application, the applicant noted that he was happy with what had been submitted and reiterated the following observations:

·      Extensive discussions had been held with the Police and the Fire Service to discuss and anticipate solutions to concerns

·      Saw the property as an opportunity to make business

·      A nearby nightclub was open until 2:30 - did not want to serve food beyond this time therefore it was agreed to close the property at 2:00 in order to ensure that people did not congregate in one place

·      Lived on the High Street and therefore would not want to see any damage to nearby buildings

·      There was an intention to clear up any mess

ch)       In response to a question regarding how they were going to ensure that they closed on time, it was noted that the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

Zip World Adventure Terminal, Penrhyn Slate Quarry, Bethesda

To consider the above application

The panel and the officers were introduced to everyone who was present and it was announced that everyone had up to 10 minutes each to share their observations on the application.

On behalf of the premises: Mr Andrew Taylor (on behalf of the applicant)

Others invited:                      Ian Williams (North Wales Police), Heather Jones (Fire Service) and Councillor Dafydd Owen (Local Member)

a)         The report and recommendation of the Licensing Section

Submitted – the report of the Licensing Manager giving details of the application for a premises licence for Zip World Adventure Terminal, Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda in relation to the sale of alcohol, indoor live and recorded music, and the provision of late night refreshments to eat on the premises.

Attention was drawn to the proposed hours in the report. It was noted that the Licensing Authority had sufficient evidence for the application to be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003 and the relevant regulations.

Reference was made to measures recommended by the applicant to promote the licensing objectives along with the responses that had been received during the consultation period.

It was noted that one letter was received objecting to the application from the Fire Service as the details of the application did not meet the licensing objective of protecting the public. Attention was also drawn to observations from North Wales Police in relation to specific conditions on the use of CCTV; and observations from Public Protection on noise matters. It was noted that there was no intention of holding major events on the premises and the applicant acknowledged that noise could carry a considerable distance, given the nature of the slate quarry landscape. It was highlighted that every effort would be made to keep doors and windows closed during the periods of putting on entertainment.

b)            In considering the application, the following procedure was followed:

·      Members of the Sub-committee and the applicant were given an opportunity to ask questions of the Licensing Manager.

·      The applicant was invited to expand on the application.

·      Consultees were given an opportunity to submit their observations.

·      The licensee, or his representative, was invited to respond to the observations.

·      Members of the Sub-committee were given an opportunity to ask questions of the licensee.

·      Members of the Sub-committee were given an opportunity to ask questions of the consultees.

c)            In expanding on the application, the applicant's representative noted that he was happy with what had been submitted and reiterated the following observations:

·         The new building (three floors) met the need for offices, a visitor centre, a shop, toilets and a restaurant

·         The extension was necessary in order to respond to the visitor numbers

ch)       The Officer from the Fire Service elaborated on their decision to refuse the application as the building's second floor was not safe for the public. She highlighted that only one fire exit had been planned and this was insufficient for the number of people who would need to leave the floor safely in an emergency. It was  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.