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RESOLVED – That the application for a personal licence be granted. The Sub Committee heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and considered the written material, the Licensing Act 2003, Section 182 Guidance and the Statement of Licensing Policy. Members also heard the representations made by South Wales Police and considered all the supporting information submitted. The Sub Committee also took into consideration the verbal representation given by the applicant’s Probation Officer at the hearing. After carefully considering the representations made today and the written material, the Sub Committee did not believe that the granting of a Personal Licence will undermine the licensing objection of the prevention of crime and disorder and therefore resolved to grant the application.
RESOLVED – That the application be granted.
No decarlations of interest.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the application for a personal licence be granted. The Sub Committee heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and considered the written material, the Licensing Act 2003, Section 182 Guidance and the Statement of Licensing Policy. Members also heard the representations made by South Wales Police and considered all the supporting information submitted. The Sub Committee also took into consideration the verbal representation given by the applicant’s Probation Officer at the hearing. After carefully considering the representations made today and the written material, the Sub Committee did not believe that the granting of a Personal Licence will undermine the licensing objection of the prevention of crime and disorder and therefore resolved to grant the application.
Applicant: Keeley Davies Responsible Authority: Claire Dewhurst, South Wales Police The Sub Committee received a report and were asked to determine an application for a Personal Licence made under the Licensing Act 2003. The applicant produced all the documents required by the Licensing Act 2003. A criminal record check submitted by the applicant disclosed information regarding a conviction history. South Wales Police were consulted on the application and advised that in view of the conviction history they object to a Personal Licence being granted. The Sub Committee received representations from the applicant and from her Probation Officer. Members were advised that Ms Davies has been working in the hospitality industry for 8 years. Ms Davies stated that she is a deputy manager at a licenced premises in the city centre. She considered that she has a good reputation within the licensing trade. Ms Davies advised that her employers were aware of her conviction. She had been promoted since her conviction and has also completed internal career development training. In order to further progress within the organisation she is required to hold a personal licence. Ms Davies was asked to provide details of the incident that resulted in her conviction. Members were advised that following a minor altercation she was approached by police officers. She was forcefully handled by the officers and was knocked unconscious during her arrest. She was injured during her arrest and the incident resulted in her having PTSD for which she is receiving treatment. Claire Dewhurst of South Wales Police addressed the Sub Committee. Ms Dewhurst stated that the applicant was still under a rehabilitation order and therefore the personal licence application was objected to. The applicant was convicted of two assaults on emergency workers that resulted in and 18 month rehabilitation order. The conviction would not be spent until March 2025. Ms Dewhurst stated that the incident was not a minor incident. The applicant was witnessed shouting obscenities and was being restrained by her friends. A female officer attempted to calm her down. Ms Davies grabbed the officer and refused to release her when asked. Ms Davies was arrested and refused to go into a police vehicle. When they arrived at the custody suite she refused to leave the vehicle and lashed out when officers attempted to take her temperature for a covid test. Statements from officers present during those incidents were provided to Members of the Sub Committee. Both parties were invited to sum up. Molly Denahey, on behalf of the applicant, stated that she has been working with Ms Davies during her rehabilitation. Members were advised that the incident referred to was the subject of an ongoing complaint to the Police Commissions Office. During rehabilitation of offenders a great deal of emphasis is placed on employment. The objection to the personal licence application was affecting the applicant’s employment prospects. Ms Davies was attempting to further her career. Ms Denahey felt that career progression would minimise Ms Davies’ chances of re-offending in the future considerably. Members were advised that Ms Davies has completed over 100 hours community service. She is currently working in excess of 48 hours per week and an application was soon likely to be made to the magistrates court to extinguish the remaining hours. Referring to the ongoing complaint, Ms Denahey alleged that Ms Davies was strip searched in a cell by two males officers in contravention of the regulations. CCTV evidence that would confirm this occurred has been lost or was unable to be found by South Wales Police. The Council’s Legal advisor stated that as new information has been introduced during the summing up all parties should be given a further opportunity to ask questions. Ms Dewhurst indicated that the complaint referred to has been settled. This was contested by the applicant. Ms Dewhurst was unable to provide any evidence to support this when requested to do so by Members of the Sub Committee. RESOLVED – That the application for a personal licence be granted. The Sub Committee heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and considered the written material, the Licensing Act 2003, Section 182 Guidance and the Statement of Licensing Policy. Members also heard the representations made by South Wales Police and considered all the supporting information submitted. The Sub Committee also took into consideration the verbal representation given by the applicant’s Probation Officer at the hearing. After carefully considering the representations made today and the written material, the Sub Committee did not believe that the granting of a Personal Licence will undermine the licensing objection of the prevention of crime and disorder and therefore resolved to grant the application.
Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the application be granted.
Applicants: Caitin Lee-Ann Vause and Francies Goncalves Interested Other: Craig Stephens The Application An application for the Grant of a Premises Licence was been received from Mrs Caitlin Lee-Ann Vause and Mr Francis Basil Goncalves in respect of Moura Restaurant & Pop Up, 6 Waungron Road, Llandaff, Cardiff. The applicant has applied for the following: (1) In respect of the following licensable activities: (i) The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises. (2) Description of Premises (as stated by applicant): “This premises will have two businesses acting in partnership with each other. Wicked Food and Drink Co Ltd will be operating the restaurant premise and would like to sell wine, beer and spirits intended for consumption on the premises. Whereas Wicked Vintner will sell wines, beer and spirits for retail from a pop-up shop and e-commerce store operating from the premises, which products are intended to be consumed off premises. There is a store unit at the back of the property which will be used to store the stock for both businesses. Caitlin Vause, has a substantial interest in both businesses and would like to act as the responsible individual for both businesses for all matters relating to licensing.” (3) Unless otherwise indicated the premises may be open to the public during the following hours and for any hours consequential to the non-standard timings: Monday to Sunday: 08:30 to 22:00 hours New Year’s Eve: 08:30 to 00:30 hours (4) To provide licensable activities during the following hours: (i) The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises: Monday to Sunday: 08:30 to 22:00 hours New Year’s Eve: 08:30 to 00:30 hours Following agreement with South Wales Police the applicant has however agreed to amend the sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises to: Monday to Sunday: 11:00 to 21:30 hours New Year’s Eve: 08:30 to 00:30 hours. A site map showing the premises and the plan of the premises submitted with the application were provided. Applicants Representations Ms Caitin Lee-Ann Vause presented that application. Members were advised that the applicants were seeking to develop a hybrid business by combining a wine ‘pop up’ shop and restaurant/café. The business would be 70/30 food led and would provide a unique dining experience. Sustainably sourced wines would complement the menu. There would be both internal and external seating provided to customers. The provision of an external seating area was an important facet of the business plan. Ms Vause stated that the applicants were aware of their responsibilities, particularly in relation to the promotion of the licensing objectives. Consultation was undertaken with the responsible authorities around how the business should operate within the community. Conditions were suggested to address the issues identified. These were considered to be reasonable and proportionate and had been accepted by the applicants. Ms Vause considered that the representation received from a local resident referred to nuisance that has not occurred or was unlikely to occur in the future. There would be no bar in the external area. There would be limited seating and alcohol would be provided by table service only. There would be no ‘vertical drinking’. Responding to questions from the Sub Committee the applicants stated that the two businesses will have a separate identity and financial status. The restaurant would provide a limited seasonal menu. The wine shop would be located at the rear of the premises and would trading within limited hours. The applicants also provided details of the safeguards in place for deliveries of purchases made via their website. Members were further advised that stag and hen parties would not be permitted at the premises. The Sub Committee received representations from Craig Stephens. Mr Stephens stated that his concerns only related to the external area. However, his concerns were addressed by the conditions agreed by the applicants – in particular – that the external area would not be used beyond 2000 hours. On that basis Mr Stephen indicated that he was happy to withdraw his objection. RESOLVED – That the application be granted.
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