Agenda and minutes

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. Officers who were assisting the Members were also introduced.

Also in attendance were Mr Suresh Kanapathi, the applicant’s agent, Mr Rajaratnam Sasikaran, the applicant, and Mr Andy Dean, Licensing Officer at Thames Valley Police.

There were none.

To receive any disclosure of disclosable pecuniary interests by Members relating to any items on the agenda. If any Member is uncertain as to whether an interest should be disclosed, he or she is asked if possible to contact the District Solicitor prior to the meeting.

Members are reminded that if they are declaring an interest, they should state the nature of that interest whether or not they are required to withdraw from the meeting.

There were none.

To note the hearing procedure rules and virtual licensing sub-committee procedural rules.

All present confirmed they had understood the procedures rules that applied to this hearing.

To consider an application under s.42 of the Licensing Act 2003 to transfer the premises licence and also an application under s.37 of the Licensing Act 2003 to vary a licence to specify an individual as the designated premises supervisor in respect of Premier Stores, 69 Woodfield Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 0HX (report attached).

Members were asked to determine an application for a new premises licence, in respect of which relevant representations had been received. The Application had been submitted by via Arka Licensing of 89 Bickersteth Road, London, SW17 on behalf of their client Mr Rajaratnam Sasikaran of 39 St Mary’s Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2JP (“the applicant”) in respect of Premier Stores, 69 Woodfield Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 0HX (“the premises”).

Following a detailed discussion all parties present confirmed that they were satisfied that they had received a fair hearing and had nothing further to add. The Sub Committee retired to make its decision which can be seen in the attached decision notice.