Agenda, decisions and draft minutes

Nominations for a Chairman of the Licensing Sub Committee were sought and it was

Resolved:

To elect Councillor Trevor Carbin as Chairman for this meeting only.

The Chairman explained the procedure to be followed at the hearing, as contained within the “Wiltshire Licensing Committee Procedural Rules for the Hearing of Licensing Act 2003 Applications”

To consider and determine an Application for a Variation of a Premises Licence by PACE Petroleum Ltd. in respect of PACE, Show Meadow, Royal Wootton Bassett

Application by PACE Petroleum Limited for a variation of a Premises Licence in respect of PACE Show Meadow, Swindon Road, Royal Wootton Basset

The Licensing Officer introduced the purpose and scope of the application, the premises to which it related and the key issues for consideration.

In accordance with the procedure detailed in the agenda, the Applicant, the Responsible Authorities and the Interested Parties were given the opportunity to address the Sub Committee.

No responsible authority had made a representation in connection with this application

Key points raised by Roy Light on behalf of the Applicant were:

·            The Applicant was seeking to vary the licence to include the sale of late night refreshments daily from 23:00 to 05:00 and the sale by retail of alcohol off sales daily 24hrs.

·            Pace Petroleum has forty years’ experience as a forecourt and convenience store operator working towards the highest standards. These premises are long established, trade under the nationally known ‘Spar’ banner and lend themselves well to the needs of the community.

·            The DPS has been at the site since 2006 and is a very experienced operator. Many of the staff live in the area and have worked at the site for many years.

·            The site has been licensed for many years and there is no history of complaints from any of the responsible authorities relating to the premises as licensed premises.

·            Neither residents nor Councillors had complained to the premises over any issues raised in the representations.

·            Representations received seemed concerned with 24 hour opening rather than licensable activities.

·            The store would be moving to 24hr opening for the sale of fuel and non-licensable goods regardless.

·            Staff were trained to the highest standards through a proper training package.

·            The premises were located on a clean modern site. Litter was not a problem with the site and there was a regular daily collection.

·            Management were not aware of youths gathering on the premises and no complaints had been received.

·            The car wash would still close at 23:00.

·            Public notices were displayed stating alcohol is not to be drunk on or near the premises.

·            A refusals log was maintained and available to view.

·            PACE were very keen to work with residents.

·            Conditions were suggested which will serve to promote the licensing objectives. 

The Sub Committee members sought clarification on some points made by the Applicant as detailed below:

·            With regards to the residents’ concerns over litter, can you clarify where you collect litter from?

Litter is currently collected on the premises. A level of common sense is exercised when walking around the perimeter. We would not go 100 yards down the road.

·            What are your proposed staffing levels?

Currently we have 2 staff members during the day, and propose one staff member at night as it is not considered as busy. If there are concerns business could be conducted through a hatch from 23:00 till 06:00 allowing it to be managed by one person.

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