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Resolved that: To grant the licence subject to – (i) such conditions as are consistent with the operating schedule accompanying the application, modified to such an extent as the authority considers appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives, and (ii) The mandatory conditions specified in the Licensing Act 2003; (iii) Dominos shall notify in writing all current delivery drivers that the must not at any time whilst carrying out deliveries for Dominos, park or wait in the restricted parking zones in Alma Street and Cobden Place both situated opposite the front entrance of Dominos and anyone delivery driver found to have breached this requirement will be subject to disciplinary action by Dominos. In addition, any delivery drivers employed by Dominos in the future must be informed in writing of this requirement.
No apologies for absence were received as all Members were present.
No declarations of interest were made.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: To grant the licence subject to – (i) such conditions as are consistent with the operating schedule accompanying the application, modified to such an extent as the authority considers appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives, and (ii) The mandatory conditions specified in the Licensing Act 2003; (iii) Dominos shall notify in writing all current delivery drivers that the must not at any time whilst carrying out deliveries for Dominos, park or wait in the restricted parking zones in Alma Street and Cobden Place both situated opposite the front entrance of Dominos and anyone delivery driver found to have breached this requirement will be subject to disciplinary action by Dominos. In addition, any delivery drivers employed by Dominos in the future must be informed in writing of this requirement.
The Licensing Officer J Baber introduced and led the Committee through the report. The Local Elected Member Cllr David Jones spoke on behalf of the residents who had contacted him. Cllr D Jones referred to the petition made against the application, and highlighted residents' concerns regarding the parking of delivery vehicles, the noise of delivery vehicles and drivers, the lights of delivery vehicles as well as public safety concerns. The Applicant’s Legal Representative referred to the application and highlighted the licensing objectives. The Applicant’s Legal Representative then provided background to the application and the Applicant and details of the franchise’s operations, procedures and employment. The Applicant’s Legal Representative then discussed internal procedures such as closing the front of the store when it operates with deliveries only, turning off signage, and instructing staff and drivers to work in a respectful and quiet manner. The Applicant’s Legal Representative explained the application process and their co-operation with the Police and noted that they haven't received any representations from the public. In response to questions from elected members: · The Officer explained that Late Night Refreshment only becomes licensable between 11pm and 5am. · The Applicant’s Legal Representative explained that there are other Domino’s premises in residential areas with late night trading. · The Applicant’s Legal Representative discussed how they could assist should litter issues arise. · The Officer provided clarification regarding the representations of residents. · The Applicant explained the complaint process and staff parking. Simon Jones then outlined the decision-making process of the Committee to the applicant. All parties then left the Meeting. After consideration by the Committee, it was Resolved that: To grant the licence subject to – (i) such conditions as are consistent with the operating schedule accompanying the application, modified to such an extent as the authority considers appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives, and (ii) The mandatory conditions specified in the Licensing Act 2003; (iii) Dominos shall notify in writing all current delivery drivers that the must not at any time whilst carrying out deliveries for Dominos, park or wait in the restricted parking zones in Alma Street and Cobden Place both situated opposite the front entrance of Dominos and anyone delivery driver found to have breached this requirement will be subject to disciplinary action by Dominos. In addition, any delivery drivers employed by Dominos in the future must be informed in writing of this requirement.
No other business was deemed urgent by the Chair.
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