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To consider the application at 10:00am

Conctact: Mike Skelton, Licensing Officer, Tel: 01484 221000.

RESOLVED –

That the Grant of a New Premises Licence in respect of Oi Dumplings, 9 Peel Street, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6BR be granted with the following condition:

·          Retail sales of alcohol for consumption on the premises

       be limited to Monday – Sundays 10am – 6pm.

The Panel considered a report which outlined an application for the grant of a new premises licence, Oi Dumplings, 9 Peel Street, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6BR.  The Licensing Officer advised the Panel that on the 14^th May 2024, the Licensing Department received an application for the grant of a new premises licence for Oi Dumplings.  In response to the application, four representations were received from members of the public.  A petition opposing the grant of the license had also been received.  However, after the consultation period had ended, one of the representations was withdrawn. 

The submitted representation indicated that the licensing objectives in respect of the prevention of crime and disorder and the prevention of public nuisance would not be achieved if the licence was granted.

The licensable activities applied for were:

-        Retail sale of Alcohol (on premises) – 10:00 – 23:00 Monday to Sunday.

A total of 141 emails had also been received along with 5 letters, all from members of the public supporting the application.  The applicant had also set up an online petition on change.org inviting comments of support.  At the end of the consultation period, there were over 1500 supporters.

The Panel invited the representative of the application to outline the application.  The Panel was informed that since 2007, the premises had been a food establishment, initially as an ice cream parlour and latterly a diner. Oi Dumplings would operate as a brunch café from morning until afternoon and then transition into a restaurant in the evening with home working facilities being available on the first floor.  It was noted that the proprietors had previously operated from a cabin in the village, which was completely outdoors, and unlicensed, but had applied for several Temporary Event Notices (TENS).  No complaints from the community or responsible authorities had been received at these events.  The applicant advised that they wanted to work with residents and work in harmony with neighbours.

The Panel was further advised that the councils planning department had confirmed that there were planning restrictions on the opening hours at the premises, with current trading times restricted to 8:30 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday and 12 moon until 17:00 on Sundays.  The applicant had indicated they would seek to have the timings amended with planning in due course.

Local residents in support of the application stated that the new owners would contribute to the economic trend of making the village an attractive destination for visitors and locals, whilst creating much needed employment in the village.

The Panel invited representations from those who had objected to the application.  One objector stated that they did not object to the overall application, the concern was the affect that having an alcohol license after 18:00 would have on their lifestyle through noise nuisance and disturbance, along with crime and disorder.

Having considered all the information presented both verbally and in writing, the Panel determined as follows:

RESOLVED –

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