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TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
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PUBLIC QUESTIONS
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST  PDF 721 KB
Members are asked at this stage to declare any
interests that they may have in any of the following items on the
agenda. The Code of Conduct for Members requires that
declarations include the nature of the interest and whether it is a
disclosable pecuniary
interest. Members are requested to refer to the attached
guidance and flowchart.
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ITEMS OF URGENT BUSINESS
To determine any other items of business which
the Chairman decides should be considered as a matter of urgency
pursuant to Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act
1972.
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PERMANENT PAVEMENT LICENSING POLICY PDF 130 KB
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Executive
Summary
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The permanent pavement licensing regime and
changes in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act came into effect
on 31 March 2024 (the commencement date).
A number of
premises require licences and have yet to apply.
NNDC cannot take enforcement action under the
new regime until it is adopted.
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Options
considered
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The permanent pavement licencing process
retains the streamlined consent route for businesses to obtain a
licence to place removable furniture, such as tables and chairs
outside of cafes, bars, and restaurants quickly.
Local authorities may charge up to £500
for first-time applications and £350 for renewals. Licences
can be granted for up to 2 years.
Enforcement action was previously the
responsibility of Highways at Norfolk County Council.
NNDC could choose not to adopt the permanent
regime. Enforcement action now lies with local authorities; there
could be no remedial measures until the policy is adopted.
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Consultation(s)
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Consultation is not required since the
licensing regime is mandatory and already in effect. Internal
consultation with the Licensing team, Property Services and Estates
teams was carried out in the design of enforcement plans detailed
in the policy.
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Recommendations
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To approve and adopt the Permanent Pavement
Licensing Policy, with effect from 1 April 2025.
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Reasons for
recommendations
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To adopt the Government’s permanent
pavement licensing regime under the Levelling Up and Regeneration
Act 2023, thereby enabling administration and enforcement
activities within its remit.
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Background
papers
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Pavement licences: guidance - GOV.UK
Pavement licence – Chelmsford City Council
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Wards affected
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All wards
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Cabinet
member(s)
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Cllr Callum Ringer
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Contact Officer
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Elisa Pendered, Environmental and Leisure
Business Support Manager
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Additional documents:
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EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
To pass the following resolution, if
necessary:
“That under Section 100A(4) of the Local
Government Act 1972 the press and public be excluded from the
meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that
they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined
in paragraph _ of Part I of Schedule 12A (as amended) to the
Act.”
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ANY OTHER URGENT EXEMPT BUSINESS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRMAN AND AS PREVIOUSLY DETERMINED UNDER ITEM 4 ABOVE
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