The Managing Director for Delivery reported upon an application that had been received from AKS Partners Limited for a Premises Licence in respect of Domino’s Pizza, 2 Market Street, Hoylake, under the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003.

It was reported that these premises were currently trading but did not hold a Premises Licence.  The hours requested were outlined within the report.

The applicant had submitted an operating schedule setting out how the business would be conducted/managed in accordance with the four licensing objectives. A copy of the full application was available. Members were advised that the proposals set out in the operating schedule may become conditions of the licence should the application be granted.

A representation had been received from Hoylake Residents Forum.  The representation referred to concerns of public nuisance and the safety of children in respect of being encouraged to use the facility late at night.  A copy of the representation was available.

The applicant attended the meeting together with his solicitor, Mr Rathore and Mr P Douglas, Licensing Consultant.

The Licensing Manager confirmed that all documentation had been sent and received and confirmed the planning restrictions placed on the premises.

MrRathore addressed Members and outlined the business model operated by the brand Dominos.  He advised that the application was for late night refreshment which was the softest licensable activity and believed there would be no basis to reject the application.  Members were advised that Dominos is a global brand and that in order to have a franchise with Dominos compliance with all internal requirements must be demonstrated.

Members were informed that there are approximately 30 stores in England and Wales employing between 1200 and 1400 people who operate a professional organisation.  Members were advised by the applicant that the business operated in a professional manner and implemented effective procedures.  It was reported that when the premises are no longer open to the public and are providing deliveries only, the front of the premises would be shut to prevent people congregating outside the premises and that staff were instructed to work in a quiet respectful manner.  Mr Rathore reiterated that no representations had been received from Planning and believed significant weight should be attached to this as they are a Responsible Authority.

MrRathore responded to questions from Members of the Sub-Committee and Mr A Bayatti, Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee.

In determining the application Members had regard to the Licensing Objectives, the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and the Statutory Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003.

In determining the application Members accepted the submissions made on behalf of the applicant that no evidence had been presented to demonstrate that the granting of the application would undermine the licensing objectives.

Members also took into account the safeguards provided in the Licensing Act 2003 should a problem arise with this particular premises following the grant of the Licence and the fact that there had been no representations from any of the Responsible Authorities, in particular Merseyside Police, Area Child Protection Board, Environmental Health or Planning.

Resolved -

(1)  That in accordance with Regulation 14(2) of the Licensing Act 2003, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the application.

(2)  That the application for a Premises Licence in respect of Domino’s Pizza, 2 Market Street, Hoylake, be granted with the following hours:

Late Night Refreshment

Sunday to Saturday  23:00 to 05:00

Hours Open to the Public

Sunday to Saturday  24 hours