A BUSINESS that recently had an application for a premises licence to serve alcohol for consumption on or off site refused has submitted a fresh application to Cornwall Council.

An application for a premises licence for the consumption of alcohol off the premises (also known as an off licence) has been applied for by Tammy Nutley, of Ching’s Alley Beer and Wine.

The application comes approximately a fortnight after a licensing hearing saw Cornwall Council reject the proposals.

The previous application sought to sell alcohol on and off the premises between noon and midnight seven days a week, but it was changed to an 8pm finish following discussions with Devon and Cornwall Police.

The proposals were met with correspondence from residents and other local businesses both expressing support and opposition to the plans.

However, Ms Nutley said at the time of the previous application that she had no intention of causing upset to those living in residential properties surrounding the proposed shop.

In the application, Ms Nutley stated her intentions: “My aim is to bring a much needed and carefully considered service to Launceston, making use of a currently vacant retail space and contributing positively to the town centre. I also believe that the use of the premises in this way, and the ability for residents to close the alley gates earlier in the evening, may help reduce some of the existing antisocial behaviour referred to in the letter.”

“I am fully committed to operating in a way that supports the four licensing objectives and maintaining a safe, respectful, and community-minded environment.”

At the licensing hearing, which ultimately voted to refuse the proposals, Ms Nutley had stated that it wasn’t her intention to operate in a manner similar to a pub or bar but rather would offer patrons the opportunity for a paid-for ‘try before you buy’ facility.

After deliberating, the committee refused the licence, stating that if it was granted it would lead to noise issues, people urinating in the alleyway and an increase in anti-social behaviour.

The committee felt that the noise of customers attending the premises in close proximity to residential neighbours, including customers smoking outside, would have a negative impact on licensing objectives.