Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest received at this point in the meeting.

A report of the Director of Public Health and Public Protection was circulated outlining an application for a Premises Licence in respect of Teesside Grocers, 85 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3AA, Ref No: OL/21/06.

Summary of Proposed Licensable Activities:-

Sale of Alcohol (Off Sales) - Monday to Sunday: 7.00am – 10.00pm.

Full details of the application and operating schedule were attached at Appendix 1.

The Chair introduced those present and explained the procedure to be followed at the meeting. It was confirmed that all parties had received a copy of the Regulation 6 Notice and copy of the report and accompanying documents, in accordance with the Licensing (Hearings) Regulations 2005. 

Details of the Application

The Licensing Manager presented the report outlining the application for a Premises Licence in respect of Teesside Grocers, 85 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3AA.  A copy of the application was advertised in the Evening Gazette on 12 October 2021, as required by the Licensing Act 2003. 

It was highlighted that the timescales for hearing this matter had been exceeded due to the applicant being out of the country.  Under Regulation 11 of the Licensing Act (Hearings) Regulations 2005, the time limit for the Hearing to take place was extended as it was considered to be in the public interest.  All parties were notified of this decision on 26 November 2021.

The premise was situated in a terrace of other commercial properties in Borough Road, Middlesbrough, and was currently unoccupied.  The applicant intended to operate as a retail shop and off-licence.

Members were advised that the premise was situated in a Cumulative Impact Zone for off-licences.  Under the provisions of the Council’s Licensing Policy, there was a presumption that the grant of new premises licences for the sale of alcohol off the premises was likely to add to the cumulative impact and would normally be refused, or subject to certain limitations following representations, unless the applicant was able to demonstrate within the operating schedule that there would be no negative cumulative impact on the licensing objectives.

Representations

Three representations were received between 7 October and 1 November 2021, as follows:-

·        7 October 2021 – From Central Ward Councillors (Councillors Lewis, M Storey and Uddin), objecting to the application on the grounds of all four licensing objectives and that the premise was situated in a cumulative impact zone.  (Copy attached at Appendix 2).

·        1 November 2021 – From F Helyer, Public Protection, objecting to the application on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and the protection of children from harm.  (Copy attached at Appendix 3).

·        1 November 2021 – From Cleveland Police, objecting to the application on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and the protection of children from harm.  (Copy attached at Appendix 4).

Applicant in Attendance

The applicant, Mr Butt, was in attendance and presented the case in support of his application and addressed the issues within the representations. Members of the Committee, the objectors,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21/10