That the draft Licensing Act 2003 – Cumulative Impact Assessment be launched for a six-week consultation period.

To meet a statutory obligation as prescribed in section 5a of the Licensing Act 2003.

A review of a Cumulative Impact Assessment is a statutory requirement so there was no other option but to review the Cumulative Impact Assessment.  There was the option to withdraw the Cumulative Impact Assessment areas altogether, however based on current evidence this option was discounted.

This decision will be implemented immediately.

In accordance with section 5A of the Licensing Act 2003, the Council is required, every 3 years, to review, consult and republish its Cumulative Impact Assessment.  The current Cumulative Impact Assessment was published on 7 January 2021 and therefore is required to be consulted on.

A Cumulative Impact Assessment sets out that the licensing authority considers the number of premises licences and club premises certificates in one or more parts of its area is such that it is likely that it would be inconsistent with the authority’s duty under section 4(1) to grant any further relevant authorisations in respect of premises in the designated areas.  A cumulative impact assessment provides the evidence for the authority’s opinion.

At the meeting, Councillor Tranter proposed and Councillor Chris Lewis seconded a motion that was agreed unanimously by the Cabinet, as set out above.

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