Both the application for a variation to the premises license for No.15 by Living Ventures and the application for a premises license by Tesco Stores for 17-23 London Road were considered at a meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee yesterday.
The license for No.15 was granted with the revised closing time of 2.30 am Thursday to Saturday, which was volunteered by Living Ventures and means that licensable activities can continue until 2.00 am on these days with late night refreshments until closing time at 2.30 am.
At the request of the Environmental Health Service and the Police, it was agreed that the garden and balcony will both close at 10 pm and all rear doors and rear windows shall be kept closed whilst regulated musical entertainment is being carried out.
Living Ventures also volunteered a further condition, as a result of some very constructive comments by local residents, that it will implement a dispersal policy, smoking policy and appropriate signage to enable customers to leave the property as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Jeremy Roberts, Commercial Director at Living Ventures, said “These voluntary conditions and the agreed position on outside areas were welcomed by the committee and the agreed position on the garden represents a significant improvement in protection for local residents since the previous position allowed for the garden to be used until the closing time.”
He added “I am very pleased with the outcome which I think represents good news for Alderley Edge and we are looking forward to bringing No 15 back to life.”
The second application considered by the committee was for the sale of alcohol at Tesco from 6 am until 11 pm Monday to Sunday.
Representatives for Tesco advised, in the light of the concerns raised by local residents, that Tesco has volunteered to amend the application to a commencement time of 7 am. In addition Tesco agreed to amend the operating schedule to include a condition that at least one Personal Licence holder is employed by the premises.
The Sub-Committee heard concerns raised by interested parties about the potential for underage sales, cheap alcohol promotions and the impact on local residents but noted that the Environmental Health Service had not made representations in relation to either noise nuisance or nuisance from littering.
In relation to concerns about crime and disorder and underage sales, the Sub-Committee noted that there had been no representations from the Police or Trading Standards and that the Secretary of State’s Guidance states that licensing authorities should look to the Police as the main source of advice on matters of crime and disorder.
The Sub-Committee also considered the representation from the Alderley Edge Parish Council which requested a commitment from the licence holder that alcohol purchased at the premises would not be consumed in the streets or public places within Alderley Edge.
However, the Secretary of State’s Guidance states that conditions relating to public nuisance caused by the anti-social behaviour of customers once they are beyond the control of the licence holder, cannot be justified and will not serve to promote the licensing objectives.
The Committee therefore granted Tesco the application for the Premises Licence from 7am until 11 pm Monday to Sunday for the new Express store which is due to open next week.
See our previous articles for more information regarding plans to launch the Red Piano brand at No.15 and concern caused by the Tesco license application.
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