To confirm the Chair of this Sub-Committee for the duration of this hearing.

Councillor Morris proposed Councillor Jupp as Chair for the meeting; Councillor Ottino seconded. 

Councillor Jupp was Chair for the rest of the meeting. 

Councillor Morris proposed Councillor Jupp as Chair for the meeting; Councillor Ottino seconded. 

Councillor Jupp was Chair for the duration of the meeting. 

None.

None.

The hearing procedures are attached.

The Sub-Committee noted the relevant procedure for the hearing. 

The Sub-Committee reorganised the order of the items in the agenda. 

The Sub-Committee is asked to determine Raoul’s Bar’s application, taking into account the details in the report and any representations made at this Sub-Committee meeting.

This report will be added as a supplement.

The applicants joined the meeting.  

The Chair invited the applicants to introduce themselves. The applicants introduced themselves as Craig Baylis and Rob Opher. 

The Chair invited the Senior Licensing Compliance Officer to present the report.  

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer (ET) summarised the report, noting the requirement for the Sub-Committee to determine a variation application submitted by Spirits Bar LTD for the Premises Licence of Raoul's Bar (Spirit Bar LTD), 32 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AA. 

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer summarised the report, stating that applicant applied for the following: 

• Recorded music, dance, and supply of alcohol (on and off sales): Sunday 12:00 hours to 01:00 hours and Monday to Saturday 11:00 hours to 01:00 hours  

• Existing timings for recorded Music, dance and supply of alcohol: Monday and Tuesday 11:00 hours to 00:00 midnight, Wednesday to Saturday 11:00 hours to 01:00 hours and Sunday 12:00 hours to 00:00 midnight  

• Late night refreshment: Sunday to Saturday 23:00 hours to 01:00 hours  

• Existing timings for late night refreshment: Wednesday to Sunday 23:00 hours to 01:00 hours 

The Sub Committee were informed that the application received no adverse comments from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service as a responsible authority and licensing act. The applicant agreed the conditions to be attached to the premises license if the variation was to be granted. A copy of the agreed conditions from TVP can be found at appendix 3. Additionally, there were three interested parties all of which can be found at appendix 4. The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer also noted that these representations highlight concerns in relation to how the application may fail to promote the licensing objectives of prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and the prevention of public nuisance. The application also received a representation of support from an interested party which is found in appendix 5.  

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer reminded the Sub-Committee of its responsibilities under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and the Human Rights Act, noting that: 

• The Sub-Committee must consider a fair balance between the interests of the applicant and the rights of local residents. Any decision taken by the Sub-Committee must be necessary and proportionate to the objectives being pursued. 

• Whenever a decision is made under the Licensing Act 2003, members have a duty to act with a view to promoting the licensing objectives.  

• When considering any representations, only those issues relating to the four licensing objectives should be considered and appropriate weight given to the importance and relevance of each representation.  

• In making its decision, the Sub-Committee must also have regard to the Home Office statutory guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 and the Council’s own Statement of Licensing Policy which are enclosed within the report. 

The Sub-Committee were also reminded that they must make one of the following decisions which they consider to be appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives:  

• To grant the variation in accordance with the application.  

• To modify the conditions of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 47.

The Sub-Committee is asked to determine Popeyes’ application, taking into account the details in the report and any representations made at this Sub-Committee meeting.

This report will be added as a supplement.

The applicants joined the meeting. 

The Chair invited the applicants to introduce themselves. The applicants introduced themselves as Mark Browning (representing Popeyes) and Mr Iwan.

The Chair invited the Senior Licensing Compliance Officer to present the report. 

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer summarised the report, noting the requirement for the Sub-Committee to determine an application submitted by PLK Chicken UK Limited for the Premises Licence of Popeyes (PLK Chicken UK Limited), 36 – 37 Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1ER.

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer outlined the report, stating the applicant applied for:

·       The provision of late-night refreshment (provided both indoors and outdoors): Sunday to Saturday 23:00 hours until 02:00 hours

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer noted that the application received no adverse comments from the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service as a responsible authority under the licensing act. The application did however receive a representation from TVP highlighting concerns in relation to crime and disorder and prevention of public nuisance. A copy of the TVP representation is found at appendix 2. The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer also noted there was one representation from an interested party which can be found at appendix 3. The representation highlighted concern in relation to how the application could fail to promote the license and objectives of public safety and the prevention of public nuisance. 

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer stated that the Sub-Committee should note there is a map attached detailing the applicant’s premises and surrounding areas which is detailed in appendix 4. It must also be noted that this premises is within the City Centres saturation policy. However, this is no longer in force as of the end of April 2025 and is currently being reviewed with a cumulative impact assessment as required under Section 55A of the Licensing Act 2003. Details can be found in paragraph 13 and 14 of the report

Mr Browning stated that they had understood and taken on board the relevant polices. He highlighted that Popeyes operated differently from similar restaurants, particularly in the way they handled deliveries, which he described as unique. Mr Browning added that when they submitted the application, their intention was to strike a sensible balance between keeping the store open and managing deliveries. He believed a fair compromise would be to close the premises to the public at midnight, with deliveries continuing until 2am. One of the concerns raised in a representation was that Popeyes may interfere with Hanks, the restaurant next door. However, Mr Browning argued that this was not the case, noting that Hanks had a narrow frontage, while Popeyes occupied the majority of the storefront. 

Mr Iwan elaborated on their delivery process, explaining there was an order ready button. The entire delivery system was based on minimising rider wait time, with a maximum target of two minutes. Once food was ready, they would activate the system, cook and prepare the order, and notify drivers so they could collect and depart without delay. 

Mr Browning added that unlike other restaurants, which  ...  view the full minutes text for item 48.

The Sub-Committee is asked to determine Wendy’s application, taking into account the details in the report and any representations made at this Sub-Committee meeting.

The applicant joined the meeting.  

The Chair welcomed the applicant who introduced himself as Luke Atkins, District Manager of Wendy’s.

The Chair invited the Senior Licensing Compliance Officer to present the report.  

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer summarised the report, noting the requirement for the Sub-Committee to determine a variation application submitted by Wendy’s Restaurant of UK for the Premises Licence of Wendy’s, 1 Magdalen Street, Oxford, OX1 3AE. 

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer outlined the report, stating the applicant applied for: 

• Late night refreshment: Sunday to Wednesday 23:00 hours to 00:00 hours (midnight) and Thursday to Saturday 23:00 hours to 02:00 hours  

• Existing timings for late night refreshment: Friday and Saturday 23:00 hours to 00:00 hours (midnight) 

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer outlined the summary of the report, outlining the current opening hours and the recommended hours. She stated that the application received no adverse comments from the?Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service as a responsible authority under the licensing act. However, the application did receive a representation from TVP which can be found at appendix 3?in the application. As part of their representation, there was a raft of conditions to be added to the license by the Sub-Committee if they were minded to grant the variation. The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer noted that there was support from two interested parties which could be found in appendix 4 of the application. 

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer stated that the Sub-Committee should note there is a map attached detailing the applicant’s premises and surrounding areas which is detailed in appendix 5. It must also be noted that this premises is within the City Centres saturation policy. However, this is no longer in force as of the end of April 2025 and is currently being reviewed with a cumulative impact assessment as required under section 55A of the Licensing Act 2003. Details can be found in paragraph 13 to 15 of the report. 

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer reminded the Sub-Committee of its responsibilities under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and the Human Rights Act, noting that: 

• The Sub-Committee must consider a fair balance between the interests of the applicant and the rights of local residents. Any decision taken by the Sub-Committee must be necessary and proportionate to the objectives being pursued. 

• Whenever a decision is made under the Licensing Act 2003, members have a duty to act with a view to promoting the licensing objectives.  

• When considering any representations, only those issues relating to the four licensing objectives should be considered and appropriate weight given to the importance and relevance of each representation.  

• In making its decision, the Sub-Committee must also have regard to the Home Office statutory guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 and the Council’s own Statement of Licensing Policy which are enclosed within the report. 

The Sub-Committee were also reminded that they must make one of the following decisions which they consider to be appropriate for the promotion of the licensing  ...  view the full minutes text for item 49.

The dates of future meetings are:

·       16 June 2025

·       30 June 2025

·       28 July 2025

·       15 September 2025

The Sub-Committee noted the dates of future meetings.