MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN
Main Tel: 01685 725000
www.merthyr.gov.uk
LICENSING REPORT
Date Written
Report Author
Exempt/Non Exempt
Committee Date
31st July 2014
Amy Gould
Non Exempt
27th August 2014
To: Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen
APPLICATION TO REVIEW A PREMISES
LICENCE – MERTHYR GRILL HOUSE, 83
HIGH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47
8UG
PURPOSE OF THE REPORT:
To advise Councillors of an application to review a premises licence
1.0
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
1.1
An application to review a Premises Licence has been received from
South Wales Police under the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of the
above named premises.
1.2
The application to review the Premises Licence relates to the following
licensing objectives:
1) The prevention of crime & disorder
2) Public safety
Please see appendix for the full review application.
1.3
The Premises Licence for Merthyr Grill House has been held by Mr
Camiran Merza since 5th February 2013 and is currently licensed for
the following activities/hours:
Late Night Refreshment
Monday & Tuesday – 11.00 p.m. to Midnight
Wednesday & Thursday – 11.00 p.m. to 1.30 a.m.
Friday & Saturday – 11.00 p.m. 2.30 a.m.
Sunday – 11.00 p.m. to 1.30 a.m.
Opening Hours
Monday & Tuesday – 11.00 a.m. to Midnight
Wednesday & Thursday – 11.00 a.m. to 1.30 a.m.
Friday & Saturday – 11.00 a.m. 2.30 a.m.
Sunday – 11.00 a.m. to 1.30 a.m.
1.4
In accordance with procedure South Wales Fire Service, the Local
Health Board and the Council’s Public Health, Trading Standards,
Planning, Children’s Safeguarding Unit and Licensing were consulted
on the application. An advertisement was placed at the Council Offices
and notices were displayed at the premises and on the Council website
in respect of the application.
2.0
REPRESENTATIONS
Responsible Authorities
2.1
A letter of representation was received Child Protection (see appendix).
2.2
An email of representation was received from the Planning Division
(see appendix).
Interested Parties
2.3
No representations were received.
3.0
MEDIATION
3.1
The Licensing Act 2003 provides for mediation where representations
are made by responsible authorities and interested parties. At the time
of writing this report mediation has not taken place.
4.0
FINANCIAL IMPLICATION(S)
4.1
There are no financial implications
5.0
EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
5.1
It has been identified that an Equality Impact Assessment (EqlA) is not
required for the purpose of this report.
6.0
6.1
RECOMMENDATION(S) that
In determining the application, Councillors must have regard to the four
licensing objectives on which the Licensing Act 2003 is based. These
are:
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The prevention of crime and disorder
Ensuring public safety
Prevention of public nuisance, and
The protection of children from harm
Councillors must have consideration to the representations and take
such steps it considers appropriate for the promotion of the licensing
objectives.
The steps are: (i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
To modify the conditions of the licence.
To exclude a licensable activity from the scope of the licence.
To remove the designated Premises Supervisor.
To suspend the licence for a period not exceeding three months.
To revoke the licence.
ELLIS COOPER
CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER SERVICE
BACKGROUND PAPERS
Title of Document(s)
Document(s) Date
Application Form
3rd July 2014
Email from Child
8th July 2014
Protection
Email from Planning
28th July 2014
Division
Premises Licence
1st August 2014
Application History
31st July 2014
Location Plan
31st July 2014
Nearby Licensed
31st July 2014
Premises
Document Location
Licensing Section
Licensing Section
Licensing Section
Licensing Section
Licensing Section
Licensing Section
Licensing Section
Consultation has been undertaken with Executive Board in respect of
each proposal(s) and recommendation(s) set out in this report.