Minutes for Surbiton Licensing Sub-Committee meeting, Sep 28 2005, 7.00PM official page

RESOLVED that Councillor Patricia Franks be appointed Chair for the meeting.

Members are asked to state any interests – personal or prejudicial – on items on this agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

To agreed the Minutes of the meetings held on 27 July 2005.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings held on 27 July 2005 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Co-Chair.

Report by the Head of Neighbourhood Services

An application had been received from The Spirit Group who own the Rat and Parrot Public House at St Marks Hill, Surbiton, Surrey seeking permission under the Highways Act 1980 to locate Seven Tables, Fourteen Chairs on the pavement outside their property.

The Sub-Committee was asked to consider the request taking account of the responses to the statutory 28 day public consultation period.

RESOLVED that the application be refused.

Reason for Decision

The location of the proposed tables and chairs would obstruct the pavement area to the detriment of pedestrians, particularly in view of the high commuter footfall in this area.

Report by the Head of Neighbourhood Services

An application had been received from Gerald Eve, Chartered Surveyors  on behalf of Costa Coffee at 27 Victoria Road, Surbiton Surrey seeking permission under the Highways Act 1980 to locate six tables, fourteen chairs and four umbrellas on the pavement outside their property.

The Sub-Committee was asked to consider the request taking account of the responses to  the statutory 28 day public consultation period.

RESOLVED that the application be refused

Reason for Decision

The restricted pavement width of both St Andrews Road and Victoria Road make them unsuitable for outdoor café use.