A On the footway outside 945 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BP
The applicant was present for the application to assist Members of the Committee with any queries.
The Members of the Committee considered the application and thanked the applicant for answering questions in relation to barriers around the space; the number of tables and chairs; concerns about children living in the premises above the café being exposed to smoke; and the position of the barriers on the boundary of the adjoining premises.
Members sought reassurances from the Licensing Manager that enforcement action would be taken if reports that barriers to designate the licenced area were not being used by a large coffee chain opposite the premises were proven.
RESOLVED: that the site on the footway outside 945 Brighton Road, Purley CR8 2BP be designated for the purposes of street trading, as set out in Appendix A, and that a street trading licence be granted with the Council's standard conditions.
Councillor Andrew Pelling left the meeting and took no part in the discussions or decision on the following item.
B On the footway outside 223-225 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 6RB
The applicant was not present and had sent his apologies earlier in the day.
The Licensing Manager provided information to Members of the Committee including that racking could help stop household goods blowing around in bad weather and that enforcement action would be taken if goods over-spilled the designated area.
RESOLVED: that the site on the footway outside 223-225 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 6RB be designated for the purposes of street trading, as set out in Appendix B, and that a street trading licence be granted with the Council's standard conditions.
Councillor Andrew Pelling returned to the meeting.
C On the footway outside 445 Purley Way, Croydon CR0 4RG
The applicant was not present but Mr Cheeswright was in attendance to assist Members of the Committee with any queries.
The Members of the Committee considered the application and thanked Mr Cheeswright for answering questions in relation to the number of tables and chairs; the addition of barriers around the designated space; the sweeping bend where the premises are located and took into consideration the wide pavement in front of the café.
RESOLVED: that the site on the footway outside 445 Purley Way, Croydon CR0 4RG be designated for the purposes of street trading, as set out in Appendix C, and that a street trading licence be granted with the Council's standard conditions.
D On the footway outside 1457 London Road, Norbury SW16 4AQ
The applicant was present to assist Members of the Committee with any queries.
The Licensing Manager stated that there was some confusion regarding the hours sought in the application as the initial application had been made by the applicant's brother.
The applicant confirmed that the hours sought were Sunday to Saturday 0700 hours to 2300 hours.
The Members of the Committee considered the application on this basis. The applicant informed the Committee that customers were usually served from inside the barriers; and that there were 4 tables in total.
RESOLVED: that the site on the footway outside 1457 London Road, Norbury SW16 4AQ be designated for the purposes of street trading, as set out in Appendix D, and that a street trading licence be granted with the Council's standard conditions.
Councillor Andrew Pelling left the meeting part way through the following item and took no part in the decision Item 8E.
Following her earlier declaration, Councillor Jane Avis took no part in the discussion or decision on the following item. Councillor Margaret Bird, Vice-Chair took the Chair for the remainder of the meeting.
E On the footway outside Norwood Junction Station, Clifford Road, South Norwood SE25
The applicant was present to assist Members of the Committee with any queries.
Mr Bedu-Addo was present to object to the application on the grounds of public safety and the prevention of access to nearby bus stops. He also stated that the van has moved away from the area designated in the temporary licence to a location closer to the station entrance.
Following questions from Members, the Licensing Manager and applicant provided the Committee with information relating to access to the site; position of the parked vehicle; litter; passengers' access to nearby bus stops; access for buggies and mobility scooters; facilities in the van including the boiler; safety certificates for the van and its equipment; marking the footway to designate the area; opening flaps on the side of the van; pinch point between the front of the van and the tree; and the location of the advertising A board.
RESOLVED: that the site on the footway outside Norwood Junction Station, Clifford Road, South Norwood SE25 be designated for the purposes of street trading, as set out in Appendix E, and that a street trading licence be granted with the Council's standard conditions.