Decision details

To Refuse the Application.

To Refuse the Application.

1. The premises is unsuitable for the sale of alcohol due it’s proximity to the Ambulance station, schools and local residents.

2. The grant of a license would therefore impact the licensing objectives of Crime and Disorder and Public Safety.

1. Parking outside the premises.
2. The reason for the application for the alcohol Licensing being to enhance the Applicant’s income.

Our reasons for this are:

1. Parking is a matter for The Highways authority.
2. Income is not a Licensing objective.

1.  The Premises is in a residential area.

2.  The Premises is next door to East of England Ambulance Services .

3.  The Premises is in close proximity to several schools.

4.  Applicant has amended their opening time between 11.30 am and 10pm, with the sale of Alcohol between 12pm and 10pm, Mon-Sat and on Sundays 12-9pm.

5.  The Applicant has agreed not to have late night refreshments and not to use the outside area for seating.

6.  The number of representations received was relatively high.

7.  The main objections from interested parties were in relation to Noise nuisance related to late night opening, Crime and Disorder and Public Safety.

The Applicant and his Agent.

5 Interested Parties.