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RESOLVED – That the Sub Committee, having considered the application on its individual merits, the committee papers, the statutory guidance made under section 182 of the Licensing Act 200 and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, submissions made by the applicant and all other parties, and the oral evidence given by the applicant and objectors during the hearing in its determination of the matter GRANTED the application; subject to the agreed conditions with South Wales Police. The Sub Committee heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and all the written material. Members considered the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance, the Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Assessment. The Sub Committee heard the oral representations from a local resident and the local ward member. Having carefully considered the representations the Sub Committee did not feel that there is sufficient evidence that the granting of this licence will undermine the licensing objectives. The Sub Committee was encouraged by the fact that the applicants have been trading for 4 months without complaints. Members considered the comments relating to the use of Westgate Street after 9pm and how the granting of this licence could create a precedent, but considered that each application must be decided on its own merits. The Sub Committee therefore resolved to grant the licence subject to the agreed conditions with South Wales Police.
RESOLVED – That the Sub Committee, having considered the application on its individual merits, the committee papers, the statutory guidance made under section 182 of the Licensing Act 200 and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, submissions made by the applicant and all other parties, and the oral evidence given by the applicant and objectors during the hearing in its determination of the matter GRANTED the application; subject to the agreed conditions with South Wales Police. The Sub Committee heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and all the written material. Members considered the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance, the Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Assessment. The Sub Committee heard the oral representations from the local ward member. Having carefully considered the representations the Sub Committee did not feel that there is sufficient evidence that the granting of this licence will undermine the licensing objectives.
RESOLVED – That having considered the application on its individual merits, the committee papers, the statutory guidance made under section 182 of the Licensing Act 200 and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Sub Committee agreed to permit the temporary event. Members heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and all the written material. Members also considered the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance, our own Statement of Licensing Policy. The Sub Committee heard the oral representations from the event organiser and Pollution Control. Having carefully considered the representations and Members felt that the Mr Munro has shown that measures will be put in place in place to deal with the concerns of excessive noise raised by Pollution Control following the serving of the noise abatement notice. Mr Munro was reminded of the importance of not breaching this notice.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the Sub Committee, having considered the application on its individual merits, the committee papers, the statutory guidance made under section 182 of the Licensing Act 200 and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, submissions made by the applicant and all other parties, and the oral evidence given by the applicant and objectors during the hearing in its determination of the matter GRANTED the application; subject to the agreed conditions with South Wales Police. The Sub Committee heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and all the written material. Members considered the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance, the Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Assessment. The Sub Committee heard the oral representations from a local resident and the local ward member. Having carefully considered the representations the Sub Committee did not feel that there is sufficient evidence that the granting of this licence will undermine the licensing objectives. The Sub Committee was encouraged by the fact that the applicants have been trading for 4 months without complaints. Members considered the comments relating to the use of Westgate Street after 9pm and how the granting of this licence could create a precedent, but considered that each application must be decided on its own merits. The Sub Committee therefore resolved to grant the licence subject to the agreed conditions with South Wales Police.
Present: Applicants: Simone Urdis and Leticia Marfowaa Interested Others: Councillor Sarah Merry, Ward Member Norma Mackie, local resident The Application An application to vary a Premises Licence was received from Simone Urdis and Leticia Marfowaa in respect of DNC Bar, Units 1&2 Grand Hotel, Westgate Street, Cardiff. The applicant has applied for the following: i) To vary the hours for the sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises as follows: Monday to Thursday: 09:00 to 00:00 hours Friday to Sunday: 09:00 to 01:00 hours ii) To add the provision of live music (indoors), recorded music (indoors), performance of dance (indoors) and anything of a similar description (indoors) as follows: Monday to Thursday: 09:00 to 00:00 hours Friday to Sunday: 09:00 to 01:00 hours iii) To vary the hours for the provision of late night refreshment (indoors) as follows: Monday to Thursday: 23:00 to 00:00 hours Friday to Sunday: 23:00 to 01:00 hours iv) To remove condition 1 from the Premises Licence. Condition 1 reads as follows: The Premises Licence shall only remain in force as long as the main use of the premises is that of a restaurant. Members were advised that the applicant had agreed to accept the conditions set out in the representations received from South Wales Police prior to the meeting. Applicants Representations Leticia Marfowaa was invited to present the application. Members were advised that the application primarily sought to permit the premises to operate as a lounge bar and provide live music for private events. The premises has been operating for 4 months and a number of private events have taken place. No complaints have been received and there were no recorded incidents. Addressing the representations received, Leticia Marfowaa stated the prior to events taking place at the premises sound levels are checked to ensure that there is no breakout of sound that may cause disturbance to residents nearby. Members were also advised that the number of local residents were patrons and they were very supportive. Ambient background music was played at other times which was also inaudible outside the premises. Responding to a question regarding a smoking area, Leticia Marfowaa stated that customers must go outside to smoke. Litter is contained and the area is kept clean. Members requested clarification as to why the variation to allow sale of alcohol from 0900 hours. The applicants stated that on major events days in the city the premises would open to provide breakfast. The main aim was to open to provide food and provision of alcohol would be ancillary to that. Binge drinking would not be promoted. It was not anticipated that this would be a regular occurrence. Similarly, live music until midnight would take place infrequently for one-off events and bookings. Those events may take place on any given day depending on the customers requirements. However, that would most frequently be at the weekend. Again, responding to questions, Leticia Marfowaav advised that whilst the premises has been open for 4 months there has been low patronage during the week and higher numbers at the weekend. Recently, two SIA door supervisors were employed at the weekend during a major event which was 1 more door supervisor that suggested by South Wales Police in their representations. The premises was also closed by 2300 hours. Other Person’s Representations Councillor Sarah Merry addressed the Sub Committee on behalf of local residents. Councillor Merry stated that residents living in the city centre accept a certain degree of noise and disruption. However, in Westgate Street licenced premises lock their entrances from 2100 hours and use other means of entry in order to minimise disruption to residents living in the area. This application was seeking to change how the premises was operating from a restaurant to a bar and customers would also be entering, leaving and smoking via Westgate Street. Members were advised that as the area was a conservation area residents were unable to install double glazed windows in order to minimise disturbance. Councillor Merry also raised concerns that the applicants would not be able to promote the licensing objectives. Leticia Marfowaa reminded Members that the premises has been open 4 months and there have been no complaints or issues to support the view that the licensing objectives would not be promoted. Furthermore, the conditions suggested by South Wales Police and accepted by the applicants will help promote the licensing objectives. Norma Mackie considered that the main concern was that the application was seeking to change the use of the premises from a restaurant to a bar. Events and parties would be permitted until 0100 hours. It was accepted that no complaints have been made to date but numbers of people attending the premises have been low. More events would attract higher numbers and cause more disruption to residents. Concerns were expressed that if this premises was permitted to operate until 0100, with its entrance on Westgate Street, then other premises would seek to remove restrictions relating to their entrances on Westgate Street. Other premises also remove any tables and chairs in Westgate Street at 2030 hours. Members were advised that there are 30 residential properties in the Grand Hotel building and there was potential for increased public nuisance. Norma Mackie considered that the Cumulative Impact Policy applied and Members were invited to refuse the application. Concerns were also raised about waste glass collections taking place at 0530 hours. Leticia Marfowaa stated that the waste glass is collected from the premises once fortnightly by a private operator but she was prepared to review the timings. Replying to a question from the Sub Committee, officers advised that a number of other premises in the area were permitted to sell alcohol from 0800 hours. The applicants also confirmed that the tables and chairs provided outside the premises were licensed and permitted for use by Cardiff Council. Summing Up Norma Mackie stated that the change of use proposed would impact on the licensing objectives and the application should be refused therefore. Councillor Merry stated that there was potential for noise disturbance. Leticia Marfowaa stated that the bar would operate as a cocktail bar and application would permit the premises to occasionally be open for breakfast and private events. The applicants were respectful and any appropriate measures would be taken to ensure that residents are not disturbed. RESOLVED – That the Sub Committee, having considered the application on its individual merits, the committee papers, the statutory guidance made under section 182 of the Licensing Act 200 and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, submissions made by the applicant and all other parties, and the oral evidence given by the applicant and objectors during the hearing in its determination of the matter GRANTED the application; subject to the agreed conditions with South Wales Police. The Sub Committee heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and all the written material. Members considered the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance, the Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Assessment. The Sub Committee heard the oral representations from a local resident and the local ward member. Having carefully considered the representations the Sub Committee did not feel that there is sufficient evidence that the granting of this licence will undermine the licensing objectives. The Sub Committee was encouraged by the fact that the applicants have been trading for 4 months without complaints. Members considered the comments relating to the use of Westgate Street after 9pm and how the granting of this licence could create a precedent, but considered that each application must be decided on its own merits. The Sub Committee therefore resolved to grant the licence subject to the agreed conditions with South Wales Police.
Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the Sub Committee, having considered the application on its individual merits, the committee papers, the statutory guidance made under section 182 of the Licensing Act 200 and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, submissions made by the applicant and all other parties, and the oral evidence given by the applicant and objectors during the hearing in its determination of the matter GRANTED the application; subject to the agreed conditions with South Wales Police. The Sub Committee heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and all the written material. Members considered the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance, the Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Assessment. The Sub Committee heard the oral representations from the local ward member. Having carefully considered the representations the Sub Committee did not feel that there is sufficient evidence that the granting of this licence will undermine the licensing objectives.
Present: Applicant: Josh Singh Interested Other: Councillor Norma Mackie The Application An application to vary a Premises Licence was received from Josq Ltd in respect of Costcutter, 91-93 Woodville Road, Cathays, Cardiff. The applicant has applied for the following: i) To vary the hours for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises as follows: Monday to Sunday: 08:00 to 02:00 hours ii) To allow the sale of alcohol by way of online order and delivery Members were advised that the applicant had agreed to accept the conditions set out in the representations received from South Wales Police prior to the meeting. Applicants Representations Mr Josh Singh was invited to present the application. Members were advised that application sought to extend the hours permitted for the sale of alcohol until 0200 hours and to permit online sales for delivery. Mr Singh considered that the application was necessary in order for the business to compete in a competitive market. Interested Other Representations Councillor Norma Mackie stated that residents living in the area were already being disturbed and there was potential for crime, anti-social behaviour and disturbance to increase if the application was granted. Councillor Mackie considered that customers at the premises were already likely to be intoxicated and the later opening time would also attract more people into an area that already has the highest number of recorded crimes in the whole of Wales. Concerns were also expressed regarding noise from vehicles collecting orders for delivery. Mr Singh advised that more deliveries would be made using electric bikes. All parties were invited to sum up. RESOLVED – That the Sub Committee, having considered the application on its individual merits, the committee papers, the statutory guidance made under section 182 of the Licensing Act 200 and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, submissions made by the applicant and all other parties, and the oral evidence given by the applicant and objectors during the hearing in its determination of the matter GRANTED the application; subject to the agreed conditions with South Wales Police. The Sub Committee heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and all the written material. Members considered the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance, the Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Assessment. The Sub Committee heard the oral representations from the local ward member. Having carefully considered the representations the Sub Committee did not feel that there is sufficient evidence that the granting of this licence will undermine the licensing objectives.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That having considered the application on its individual merits, the committee papers, the statutory guidance made under section 182 of the Licensing Act 200 and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Sub Committee agreed to permit the temporary event. Members heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and all the written material. Members also considered the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance, our own Statement of Licensing Policy. The Sub Committee heard the oral representations from the event organiser and Pollution Control. Having carefully considered the representations and Members felt that the Mr Munro has shown that measures will be put in place in place to deal with the concerns of excessive noise raised by Pollution Control following the serving of the noise abatement notice. Mr Munro was reminded of the importance of not breaching this notice.
Present: Responsible Authority: Anthony Pritchard, Pollution Control Licence Holders: Keith and Caroline Munro The Application A Temporary Event Notification (TEN) was received on 22 May 2025 from: Caroline Christine Jeanne Marie Munro for authorisation of a temporary event at Kings Road Yard & Dance Hall, 183a Kings Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff. The notification is in respect of an event due to take place between: 13:00 hours and 01:00 hours on Friday 20th June 2025 (going into Saturday 21 June 2025). The nature of the event was described as a “Wedding party”. The notification was to allow the following licensable activities: (i) The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on the premises (ii) The provision of late night refreshment The maximum number of persons attending the event at any one time, in accordance with the temporary event notice is 90. Pollution Control issued an objection notice to the Temporary Event Notice stating that the event would lead to the undermining of the Prevention of Public Nuisance licensing objectives. Members were required to determine whether the objection is upheld. Responsible Authority Representations Anthony Pritchard of Pollution Control addressed the Sub Committee. Members were advised that there have been multiple complaints received regarding disturbance from music and patrons at the premises. A summary of the complaints received since August 2024 was provided. On 10 May 2025 officers attended the premises and witnessed a statutory noise nuisance. The premises were served with a Section 80 Noise Abatement Notice on Friday 23 May 2025. As the Section 80 Notice has been served any future noise breach could potentially result in prosecution. Responding to a question from the Sub Committee, Anthony Pritchard stated that he was satisfied that the statutory noise nuisance witnessed by officers was coming from these premises. Licensee Representations Mr Keith Munro addressed the Sub Committee. Mr Munro did not dispute that noise sometimes occurs at the premises but considered that, as operators, they are taking all reasonable steps necessary to minimise any disturbance. One of the rooms at the premises has been soundproofed which had been effective and there are plans in place to soundproof another room also. The applicant was seeking to host a wedding. Live music would cease at 2300 hours. Recorded music would be provided after 2300 hours which can easily be controlled. The premises normally closes at 2200 hours but there were plans to hold two weddings this year. Other premises in the immediate vicinity have later closing time and it was suggested that some of the disturbance can be attributed to them. Mr Munro stated that the complaints are coming from 1 individual and the majority of the community are supportive of the operation. They are respectful and consideration of neighbours and action is taken were appropriate. All parties were invited to sum up and make closing comments. RESOLVED – That having considered the application on its individual merits, the committee papers, the statutory guidance made under section 182 of the Licensing Act 200 and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Sub Committee agreed to permit the temporary event. Members heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and all the written material. Members also considered the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance, our own Statement of Licensing Policy. The Sub Committee heard the oral representations from the event organiser and Pollution Control. Having carefully considered the representations and Members felt that the Mr Munro has shown that measures will be put in place in place to deal with the concerns of excessive noise raised by Pollution Control following the serving of the noise abatement notice. Mr Munro was reminded of the importance of not breaching this notice.
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