5.1
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The Chief Licensing Officer submitted a report
on an application made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003
for the grant of a premises licence in respect of the premises
known as Beer Dog, 108 Charlotte Road, Sheffield, S1 4TL (Case No.
26/21).
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5.2
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Present at the meeting were Raimonds
Dobelnieks (Applicant), Andy Chilton (Area Manager, Beer Dog Ltd),
Craig Harper (Licensing Strategy and Policy Officer), Marie-Claire
Frankie (Solicitor to the Sub-Committee) and John Turner
(Democratic Services).
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5.4
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Andy Chilton, on behalf of the applicant,
stated that he and Mr Raimonds were both personal licence holders,
having considerable experience in operating licenced premises, and
were fully aware of their rights and responsibilities under the
licencing rules. The application involved bringing a vacant
premise, which was situated in a prominent location, at the
intersection of four roads, back into active use, to support the
expansion of their existing portfolio of businesses in the
city. Mr Chilton stated that the plan
was to sell craft beers, including local ales, with plans to sell
artisan food at a later stage. Whilst
the concerns of local residents regarding the opening hours were
acknowledged, he stated that the licence would seek to maximise
potential trading hours given the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
on current trading conditions. The
applicant would then give consideration to more limited operating
hours if this remained a concern in the future. Also, it was stated that it was not the intention
to directly compete with local businesses. In terms of concerns
raised regarding the prevention of crime, disorder or public
nuisance, Mr Chilton stated that he and Mr Raimonds both lived near
the premises, and understood the proximity of the premises to
residential properties, and would manage the premises to encourage
both staff and customers to be respectful of their neighbours when
entering and leaving the premises. This
would include staff training and ongoing training, and active
management measures, such as dispersal procedures to prevent
customers gathering outside. It was
noted that existing businesses in the area operated on a similar
basis, and the applicants would be happy to work together with such
businesses to ensure a positive neighbourhood impact. With regard to public safety, it was reported that
the applicant would be installing CCTV and appropriate lighting to
monitor the premises, which would also hopefully act as a deterrent
to crime and disorder in the area. The
applicants would also work closely with the Council to support any
local crime prevention initiatives, as well as co-operating, as
needed, with policing and environmental health regimes. The
applicants have undertaken a risk assessment of the premises to
ensure the safety of potential customers and staff, and would hold
this on the premises for inspection should the licence be granted.
In terms of the protection of children from harm, both Mr Chilton
and Mr Raimonds had recently completed the Council’s
safeguarding course, and would continue to uphold the
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