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RESOLVED That the Application for a Review of the Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 – Cocos Restaurant and Sunset Bar, Milford Marina be adjourned to a future date to be notified to allow a representative from the Pollution Control Team at Pembrokeshire County Council to be present.
RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed in open session. DECISION The Licensing Sub-Committee may exempt a private hire vehicle from the requirement to display external plates under section 75(3) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. The Applicant owns a number of private hire vehicles, including tuk tuks and a Nissan Serena, the latter of which is the subject of this application. The Applicant’s business is primarily providing pre-booked group tours of Pembrokeshire in tuk tuks. However, the Applicant asserts that these tuk tuks are not suitable for touring during inclement weather or when tours take place in the north of the county. The Applicant intends to transfer customers into the Nissan Serena when she thinks fit. The Applicant aspires to attract a more affluent ‘executive’ customer base. She believes that displaying external plates is unappealing to such a customer base and wish to be exempt from the requirement to display the plates externally on the Nissan Serena. The Applicant cited operators in Tenby, who have been granted an exemption. However, the Applicant indicated that the Nissan Serena may be used for purposes other than touring Pembrokeshire. The Applicant said that she might use it to transport holidaymakers at her caravan park. She also said she might use it to transport customers out of Pembrokeshire. The Applicant gave the example of taking customers to Bristol Airport. Lastly, the Applicant expressed a desire to expand or franchise the business across Wales. The Sub-Committee considered carefully the reasons for the application. It asked the Applicant to substantiate her assertion that more affluent customers would find the external plates unappealing. She was unable to do so and the Sub-Committee was not persuaded that this was the case. Therefore, there was no reason to grant the application. Furthermore, the Sub-Committee was concerned that the Nissan Serena might not be used exclusively for pre-booked tours of Pembrokeshire. The movement of the vehicle outside of the county without external plates was not safe for the public. The Applicant indicated a willingness to display external plates when not providing tours. The Sub-Committee carefully considered this suggestion but rejected it as not practicable. The Applicant presently affixes the plates with a small magnet, which is not secure against thieves or inclement weather. The Applicant would need to affix the plates more securely with screws. This would not be readily removable or re-fixable. There was, therefore, a real risk that the Applicant might fail to re-affix the plates when required. Moved by Councillor Tim Evans; Seconded by Councillor Mark Carter The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Application be refused.
There were no declarations of interest made.
Moved by Councillor Tim Evans; Seconded by Councillor Mark Carter The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Minutes of the meeting held on 19 December 2022 be approved as a correct record subject to the following amendment: Minute 29 - That Councillor Mark Carter seconded the move to deliberations.
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RESOLVED That the Application for a Review of the Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 – Cocos Restaurant and Sunset Bar, Milford Marina be adjourned to a future date to be notified to allow a representative from the Pollution Control Team at Pembrokeshire County Council to be present.
RESOLVED That the Application for a Review of the Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 – Cocos Restaurant and Sunset Bar, Milford Marina be adjourned to a future date to be notified to allow a representative from the Pollution Control Team at Pembrokeshire County Council to be present.
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RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed in open session. DECISION The Licensing Sub-Committee may exempt a private hire vehicle from the requirement to display external plates under section 75(3) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. The Applicant owns a number of private hire vehicles, including tuk tuks and a Nissan Serena, the latter of which is the subject of this application. The Applicant’s business is primarily providing pre-booked group tours of Pembrokeshire in tuk tuks. However, the Applicant asserts that these tuk tuks are not suitable for touring during inclement weather or when tours take place in the north of the county. The Applicant intends to transfer customers into the Nissan Serena when she thinks fit. The Applicant aspires to attract a more affluent ‘executive’ customer base. She believes that displaying external plates is unappealing to such a customer base and wish to be exempt from the requirement to display the plates externally on the Nissan Serena. The Applicant cited operators in Tenby, who have been granted an exemption. However, the Applicant indicated that the Nissan Serena may be used for purposes other than touring Pembrokeshire. The Applicant said that she might use it to transport holidaymakers at her caravan park. She also said she might use it to transport customers out of Pembrokeshire. The Applicant gave the example of taking customers to Bristol Airport. Lastly, the Applicant expressed a desire to expand or franchise the business across Wales. The Sub-Committee considered carefully the reasons for the application. It asked the Applicant to substantiate her assertion that more affluent customers would find the external plates unappealing. She was unable to do so and the Sub-Committee was not persuaded that this was the case. Therefore, there was no reason to grant the application. Furthermore, the Sub-Committee was concerned that the Nissan Serena might not be used exclusively for pre-booked tours of Pembrokeshire. The movement of the vehicle outside of the county without external plates was not safe for the public. The Applicant indicated a willingness to display external plates when not providing tours. The Sub-Committee carefully considered this suggestion but rejected it as not practicable. The Applicant presently affixes the plates with a small magnet, which is not secure against thieves or inclement weather. The Applicant would need to affix the plates more securely with screws. This would not be readily removable or re-fixable. There was, therefore, a real risk that the Applicant might fail to re-affix the plates when required. Moved by Councillor Tim Evans; Seconded by Councillor Mark Carter The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Application be refused.
The Sub-Committee considered a report by the Director of Community Services regarding an application for the use of small private hire plates inside an executive vehicle by Mrs Niederlag. In response to a request for clarity on the difference between Hackney Carriage and Private Hire by the Chair, the Lead Officer (Licensing) explained this application only referred to the private hire vehicle which would require pre-booking. The Tuk Tuks were hackney carriage vehicles which allowed them to be hailed. The Lead Officer (Licensing) then presented the report. The Chair welcomed the Applicant to the meeting and invited her to address the Sub-Committee, including answering questions and the key points were highlighted as follows: · The Applicant was aiming at the Chauffeur driven market with clients looking for a full or half day experience. · The Tuk Tuk vehicles were only suitable for use in South Pembrokeshire and for short journeys. · The executive vehicle would provide pre-booked journeys only. · This was a new venture with a learning period with only tours throughout Pembrokeshire expected. · On occasions where residents of their small caravan park were unable to hail a taxi, they would hope to offer transport to Tenby or Saundersfoot if necessary. In response to a question from Councillor Mark Carter, the Applicant explained that their clients would prefer to enter a more discretely signed vehicle. The Applicant confirmed that the signage at present was not affecting bookings but did affect their marketing as they did not want their vehicles to be perceived as taxis when on a tour. In response to a concern raised by the Chair, the Lead Officer (Licensing) advised that the smaller signage was of similar size and appearance to the old tax discs and were displayed internally on the front and rear of the vehicle. Private Hire and Hackney Carriage plates were the same, displayed externally on the front and rear of the vehicle on a permanent fixing. Were the vehicle to be used as a Hackney Carriage, the correct plates would need to be displayed. The Lead Officer (Licensing) further explained that there was one company that had been approved the small plates and that this was due to sole use on Ministry of Defence Contracts and high profile customers for the safety and security of the occupants. In response to a question from Councillor Chris Williams, the Applicant advised that the pricing would be different as clients were paying for the expertise and knowledge of the Chauffer. [The meeting adjourned for 15 minutes to allow the Sub-Committee to view the vehicle concerned]. In response to a concern raised by Councillor Mark Carter regarding changing between small plates for tours and standard plats for anything else, the Applicant agreed that this would be acceptable. The Applicant explained that, if the small plates were refused, then the business venture would stop and the vehicle sold. In response to a question regarding the livery ‘Wales Premier Travel’ across the rear screen, the Applicant explained that this was to potentially grow the business across Pembrokeshire and provide franchises outside of Pembrokeshire. In response to a concern raised by the Chair, the Lead Officer (Licensing) explained that it would be difficult to police/monitor the vehicle to ensure it was only used for tours and would rely on complaints or spot checks. The Lead Officer (Licensing further clarified that the when the Tuk Tuks were used for weddings, it was a requirement that the plates were always displayed when transporting passengers and that the only time plates could be removed was for photographs. In response to a question from Councillor Mark Carter, the Lead Officer (Licensing) explained that the hackney carriage plates must be permanently fixed to the vehicle and that the use of Velcro or magnets was prohibited as they could fall off or be taken with ease. The Sub-Committee then retired to undertake its consideration of the matter and the representations submitted. Moved by Councillor Tim Evans; Seconded by Councillor Mark Carter RESOLVED That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the Meeting for consideration of the current item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information under Schedule 12A to the Act. The Sub-Committee then resumed in open session. DECISION The Licensing Sub-Committee may exempt a private hire vehicle from the requirement to display external plates under section 75(3) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. The Applicant owns a number of private hire vehicles, including tuk tuks and a Nissan Serena, the latter of which is the subject of this application. The Applicant’s business is primarily providing pre-booked group tours of Pembrokeshire in tuk tuks. However, the Applicant asserts that these tuk tuks are not suitable for touring during inclement weather or when tours take place in the north of the county. The Applicant intends to transfer customers into the Nissan Serena when she thinks fit. The Applicant aspires to attract a more affluent ‘executive’ customer base. She believes that displaying external plates is unappealing to such a customer base and wish to be exempt from the requirement to display the plates externally on the Nissan Serena. The Applicant cited operators in Tenby, who have been granted an exemption. However, the Applicant indicated that the Nissan Serena may be used for purposes other than touring Pembrokeshire. The Applicant said that she might use it to transport holidaymakers at her caravan park. She also said she might use it to transport customers out of Pembrokeshire. The Applicant gave the example of taking customers to Bristol Airport. Lastly, the Applicant expressed a desire to expand or franchise the business across Wales. The Sub-Committee considered carefully the reasons for the application. It asked the Applicant to substantiate her assertion that more affluent customers would find the external plates unappealing. She was unable to do so and the Sub-Committee was not persuaded that this was the case. Therefore, there was no reason to grant the application. Furthermore, the Sub-Committee was concerned that the Nissan Serena might not be used exclusively for pre-booked tours of Pembrokeshire. The movement of the vehicle outside of the county without external plates was not safe for the public. The Applicant indicated a willingness to display external plates when not providing tours. The Sub-Committee carefully considered this suggestion but rejected it as not practicable. The Applicant presently affixes the plates with a small magnet, which is not secure against thieves or inclement weather. The Applicant would need to affix the plates more securely with screws. This would not be readily removable or re-fixable. There was, therefore, a real risk that the Applicant might fail to re-affix the plates when required. Moved by Councillor Tim Evans; Seconded by Councillor Mark Carter The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Application be refused.
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