Agenda item

RESOLVED:

To grant the application for a Premises Licence as requested.

The Licensing Enforcement Officer presented the report which sought the Sub-Committee’s decision in respect of an application for a new premises licence for Rutland Convenience Store, 2 Rutland Street, Kettering.

An application for a new premises licence for Rutland Convenience Store was received on 9 May 2024.  The appropriate notices were displayed and the advertisement was placed as required. 

The application requested to allow a licensable activity to take place in a new convenience store.  The matters for which the premises licence was sought were:

Sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises

Sunday to Thursday            08:00 – 23:00

Friday to Saturday               08:00 – 00:00

Non-standard timings

Christmas Eve                      06:00 – 00:00

New Years Eve                    06:00 – 00:00

Opening hours

Monday to Sunday              06:00 – 00:00

One representation had been received during the consultation process from a local resident concerned with public nuisance caused by store lighting, noise and local parking issues and crime and disorder caused by anti-social behaviour.

At the invitation of the Chair, the applicant addressed the Sub-Committee in support of their application.  He advised that the premises had been a commercial premises for the last 15 years.  There was no restrictions for parking on the street.  There would be no external lighting and lighting would not come out from the shop.  With regards to timings, the store would be open from 06:00 for customers to buy newspapers and milk and for closing they would be willing to reduce the time from midnight to 23:00.  They were trying to keep the opening hours and alcohol sale hours the same.

In response to questions from the Sub-Committee, the applicant confirmed that the previous business did sell alcohol.  The purpose of the store was to service the local community and it was not expected people would drive to the store.  They had consulted with the Police about measures to combat anti-social behaviour and they had asked them to include CCTV and other conditions.  There would be full training for the staff and all staff would have a personal licence.  If they did not have a personal licence then they would be trained by the Designated Premises Supervisor.  Challenge 25 would be in place and the appropriate registers would be in place.

RESOLVED:

To grant the application for a Premises Licence as requested.

Reasons for decision

In reaching the decision the sub-committee took into consideration:

(i)      The report presented by the Licensing Enforcement Officer, for the Council;

(ii)     The Applicant’s representations;

(iii)    The response to the consultation filed by a member of the public;

(ii)     The provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 and the four licensing objectives;

(iii)    The Human Rights Act 1998;

(iv)    Relevant case law;

(v)     North Northamptonshire Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy;

(vi)    The guidance issued by the Secretary of State under s.182 of the Licensing Act 2003.

On consideration of the evidence, the Licensing Enforcement Officer’s report, the relevant legislation, case law and policies the Sub-Committee are satisfied that the Applicant will uphold the licensing objectives and took the decision to grant the application for a Premises Licence as requested.