Agenda and draft minutes

Consideration was given to an application (made in accordance with Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003) for the grant of a Premises Licence in respect of the premises known as Fuzion Bitez, situated at 62 Wales Road, Kiveton Park, Sheffield S26  6RD.

The applicant, Anna Witham, was seeking authorisation to allow:-

-        The sale of alcohol, for consumption on the premises, on every day of the week between 12.00 Noon and 10.30 p.m.

-        Provision of recorded music, inside the premises, on every day of the week between 12.00 Noon and 10.30 p.m.

The premises were described as a restaurant with a bar and seating area on both the ground and first floors that also provide a takeaway service.

The applicant had offered 24 management control conditions in the application.

It was noted that licensing deregulation allowed limited forms of live and recorded music to be provided at a premises without the need for a Premises Licence.  As a result any playing of recorded music between 08:00 a.m. and 11.00 p.m. on premises authorised to sell alcohol for consumption on those premises, provided that the audience did not exceed 500, did not require licence permission.

Consultation on the application had been carried out in accordance with the statutory requirements and the Council’s procedure.  At the end of the consultation period, 7 “Other Persons” had submitted representations opposed to the application (2 by Ward Councillors and 5 by local residents) as well as a petition signed by 24 local residents also opposing the application.  The petition, although objecting to the grant of the application, failed to state which of the licensing objectives would be undermined if the application was to be granted.

Ms. A. Witham (Applicant) was in attendance together with Mr. L. Siaw (Fuzion Bitez) and Ms. A. Nawal (local business owner).

The applicant had responded to the “Other Persons” in an attempt to address their concerns but this had not led to the withdrawal of any of the representations of the petition.

The Sub-Committee took into consideration the written submissions that had been provided as well as the verbal presentations by 2 of the local residents at the meeting:-  The objections centred around:-

-        Public Safety

-        Potential impact on local residents/children in the area

-        Could lead to increased foot traffic and activities in the vicinity posing safety risks for residents, especially children, who may be in the area

-        Potential for increased noise levels, late night disturbances and possible anti-social behaviour

-        There had been an increase in vehicular movements/parking since Fuzion Bitez had taken up occupancy, exacerbating the current issues with cars double parking etc. and alleged issues with residents being unable to access their properties due to delivery drivers/attending customers

-        Why was there a need for the playing of music all day

-        The premises were situated on a very busy main road within a built-up residential area

-        There were already 5 fast food establishments and one licensed establishment within  ...  view the full minutes text for item 30.