The Sub Committee are asked to appoint a Chair for the duration of the hearing.

Councillor Wilson nominated Councillor Brar for Chair of the Sub-Committee; Councillor Singh seconded.

AGREED: That Councillor Brar be elected Chair for the duration of the meeting.

The Sub Committee shall receive any apologies for absence .

No apologies for absence were received.

The Sub Committee are asked to declare any interests that they may have.

No Interests were declared.

All attendees at the hearing are to note the procedures of the Sub Committee.

All parties present noted the procedures of the sub-committee.

The Sub Committee are to consider an application for a new premises license to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003.

Craig Hawkings, Reporting Officer for the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, introduced the report to the Sub-Committee and outlined why a hearing had needed to be convened. Craig Hawkings explained that under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003 a responsible authority, or any other person may apply to the relevant licensing authority for a review of a premises licence. Craig Hawkings outlined to the Sub-Committee what the application was and set out the reasons why the application had been submitted and the evidence to support it. The application was for the provision of late-night refreshments indoors, the supply of alcohol (on and off the premises) and the hours open to the public, which were on Monday – Sunday from 08:00am – 01:00am. 

Craig Hawkings reminded all parties what the four licencing objectives set out in the Licencing Act 2003 were: 

•  The prevention of crime and disorder 

•  Public safety 

•  The prevention of public nuisance 

•  The protection of children from harm

Craig Hawkings noted that the application had received thirteen objections, although one objection prior to the hearing had been withdrawn. 

Councillor Wilson asked what the trend was of other opening hours in the area.

Craig Hawkings stated that restaurants were located either side of the proposed site, which included Bardo Lounge, which had operating hours of Monday to Sunday, supplying alcohol from 10:00am until 00:30am and El Cerdo, which supplied alcohol on Monday to Saturday, from 8:00am to 11:30pm and on Sundays from 9:00am until 10:30pm. 

Councillor K Singh asked about the provision of chairs and tables outside, Craig Hawkings confirmed that there had been a request for chairs and tables outside within the licenced area. Councillor K Singh also asked about glass being used outside. Craig Hawkings stated that this was a question that the applicant could better answer. 

The Chair then asked the applicant to put their case to the Sub-Committee. 

Christopher Barber representing the applicant, thanked the Sub-Committee for the convening of the hearing. Christopher Barber explained that Bombay Story was primarily a premium restaurant, with a high spend per head. Christopher Barber highlighted that they had been operating in Wokingham for several years in a similar location to the one that they intended to open in Maidenhead.

Christopher Barber stated that they placed a great deal of emphasis on good relations with their neighbours. Christopher Barber stated that there would be a bar in the restaurant but that it was only intended for customers who were eating.

Christopher Barber also stated that the outside tables would be closed significantly earlier than the actual restaurant. This was to make sure neighbouring residents would not be disturbed.

Councillor Wilson asked the applicant what their normal opening hours would be. The applicant stated that opening hours on a weekday would be 9:00am until 00:30am. The exceptions would be for special occasions, where alcohol would be served in the morning.  Councillor Brar asked the applicant when they were planning to open the premises for business,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.