Application considered:
The Licensing Sub-Committee (“the Committee”) considered an application for a new Street Trading Consent (“the Consent”) from Mr. Lee McDermott (t/a Mak Attak Mobile Catering) (“the Applicant”) to street trade from a location on Westry Avenue (“the Application”).
The Application seeks permission to street trade in the following goods:
The Application was consulted upon and no objections were received.
The Application has been referred to the Committee for determination.
The Licensing Sub-Committee heard from the Applicant who explained their business model and how they would trade subject to being granted permission.
Law and guidance considered:
In reaching its determination, the Licensing Sub-Committee considered:
1. The provisions of Schedule 4 to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (Control of Street Trading);
2. Fenland District Council’s Policy in respect of Street Trading;
3. The Licensing Officer’s Report in respect of the application to be determined; and
4. Any legal advice provided (as set out below) to it in respect of these types of application.
Legal advice provided:
The Licensing Sub-Committee were reminded of their options in respect of these types of application, namely that the Sub-Committee could:
1. Grant the Street Trading Consent; or
2. Grant the Street Trading Consent modified to the extent that the Sub-Committee feel necessary to grant it; or
3. Refuse the Street Trading Consent.
The Licensing Sub-Committee were reminded of the Policy that applies to applications of this type and that the overriding legislation in respect of Street Trading Consents may be found in Schedule 4 to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.
Decision type: Non-key - Low
Decision status: Recommendations Approved