News: Proposed new Irish bar in Rotherham sees licence application refused
Entrepreneurs hoping to open an Irish bar in a popular area of Rotherham have seen their licence application turned down by Rotherham Council.
Rothbiz reported recently on a meeting of the authority's Licensing Sub-Committee which discussed the proposals from Jaxx Irish Bar Limited.
British bakery chain, Greggs, has expanded at The Tanyard in Wickersley, taking on the former Peter Cusworth Butcher's shop, to create a bakery and cafe. With the new store now open, this meant that 236 Bawtry Road was left empty and was lined up to be converted into a small Irish bar.
Rotherham Council operates a policy that affects the number of new or varied alcohol licences being granted in the Wickersley area which is designated as a Cumulative Impact Zone.
The Cumulative Impact Policy means that there is a presumption that an application in the zone would be refused and the onus is on the applicant to show that the premises are suitable for the area, and to determine how the council's licensing objectives would not be undermined. Usually that is reversed and the onus is on the authority to show how those objectives would be undermined.
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Despite setting out that the new premises would have a capacity of 35 which the applicant said could be controlled and much more manageable, Alan Pogorzelec, Licensing Manager at Rotherham Council, told the meeting that the applicant has failed to address matters relating to noise, and preventing crime and disorder and public nuisance.
The opening hours requested were Monday to Wednesday 16:00 to 22:30, Thursday 16:00 to 23:00, Friday 14:00 to 00:00, Saturday 12:00 to 00:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 22:00.
Objections have been received from residents, the Council's Licensing Authority, Wickersley Parish Council and local councillors.
Applicant Joshua White explained to a recent meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee: "We completely understand the Cumulative Impact Zone, we are Wickersley residents ourselves, so we understand what goes on over the road and what can happen. This is why we are trying to bring a completely fresh idea to the village. Something new, exciting, to create opportunities for locals in terms of job opportunities and live music with opportunities for individuals to showcase their talents, and give them that platform."
Alan Pogorzelec told the meeting: "The intention of the policy is to make it clear that Wickersley is not like a town centre where the infrastructure and resources from the police, ambulance service, other partners are much more focused. That's not the case in Wickersley - the resources available are generally lower than those available in a regular town centre.
"This isn't a desire for me to stop the development and Mr White's dreams and long term plans for business, but what we have to be extremely mindful of is that this policy was introduced for a reason - the impact that premises were having on people in Wickersley, some of whom are clearly concerned about this application."
The meeting minutes now show that members voted to refuse the application for the Jaxx Irish Bar.
Images: Google Maps
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Rothbiz reported recently on a meeting of the authority's Licensing Sub-Committee which discussed the proposals from Jaxx Irish Bar Limited.
British bakery chain, Greggs, has expanded at The Tanyard in Wickersley, taking on the former Peter Cusworth Butcher's shop, to create a bakery and cafe. With the new store now open, this meant that 236 Bawtry Road was left empty and was lined up to be converted into a small Irish bar.
Rotherham Council operates a policy that affects the number of new or varied alcohol licences being granted in the Wickersley area which is designated as a Cumulative Impact Zone.
The Cumulative Impact Policy means that there is a presumption that an application in the zone would be refused and the onus is on the applicant to show that the premises are suitable for the area, and to determine how the council's licensing objectives would not be undermined. Usually that is reversed and the onus is on the authority to show how those objectives would be undermined.
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Despite setting out that the new premises would have a capacity of 35 which the applicant said could be controlled and much more manageable, Alan Pogorzelec, Licensing Manager at Rotherham Council, told the meeting that the applicant has failed to address matters relating to noise, and preventing crime and disorder and public nuisance.
The opening hours requested were Monday to Wednesday 16:00 to 22:30, Thursday 16:00 to 23:00, Friday 14:00 to 00:00, Saturday 12:00 to 00:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 22:00.
Objections have been received from residents, the Council's Licensing Authority, Wickersley Parish Council and local councillors.
Applicant Joshua White explained to a recent meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee: "We completely understand the Cumulative Impact Zone, we are Wickersley residents ourselves, so we understand what goes on over the road and what can happen. This is why we are trying to bring a completely fresh idea to the village. Something new, exciting, to create opportunities for locals in terms of job opportunities and live music with opportunities for individuals to showcase their talents, and give them that platform."
Alan Pogorzelec told the meeting: "The intention of the policy is to make it clear that Wickersley is not like a town centre where the infrastructure and resources from the police, ambulance service, other partners are much more focused. That's not the case in Wickersley - the resources available are generally lower than those available in a regular town centre.
"This isn't a desire for me to stop the development and Mr White's dreams and long term plans for business, but what we have to be extremely mindful of is that this policy was introduced for a reason - the impact that premises were having on people in Wickersley, some of whom are clearly concerned about this application."
The meeting minutes now show that members voted to refuse the application for the Jaxx Irish Bar.
Images: Google Maps
