Street Trading and Pavement Licensing Sub Committee - 25 June 2025

The meeting opened with Councillor Dennis moving, and Councillor Martin seconding, a motion that was resolved to elect Councillor Moorcroft as Chairman for the session. The Democratic Officer briefed the assembly on emergency evacuation and domestic procedures, and the Chairman invited introductions and outlined the procedural framework for the business to follow. No declarations of interest were made by any member.

The Sub‑Committee then considered the Street Trading Consent application submitted by Mr Mike Lewin trading as “Crab Shack”. The Licensing Officer presented the report, and the applicant attended to outline his proposal, which included a refurbished trailer, a menu of seafood, vegetarian and meat items sourced locally, a low‑noise generator limited to 56 dB, and environmental measures such as recyclable packaging and a bin‑recycling scheme. Clarifications were given on trading hours (08:30‑16:00 plus 20 minutes for set‑up and tear‑down), waste collection by Biffa, and the results of an online survey showing 85 to 1 support. One objector cited a recommendation from Falmouth Town Council to refuse the application on the basis that two other traders with generators already operate on the street.

The second agenda item concerned a Street Trading Consent for Julie McLauchlin trading as “Barrow Boys”. The applicant was absent, but a representative spoke on her behalf, describing the venture as a straightforward food‑to‑tourist service with prior experience on a nearby beach. The representative noted that an unlicensed trader was currently occupying the intended site and that the applicant would wait for its removal before commencing operations. Members received clarifications regarding the lack of a fixed location, the 20 mph speed limit in Newquay town centre, waste‑disposal arrangements with Biffa, and the anticipated low‑queue, fast‑turnover nature of the business. Two objectors raised safety concerns, including reduced visibility, potential blockage of a nearby car‑park emergency exit, and the absence of a definitive site plan; they also referenced Newquay Town Council’s view that the area was unsuitable for street trading.

No final determinations on either Street Trading Consent were recorded in the minutes; the Sub‑Committee noted that further consideration would be required. The meeting concluded without additional questions from members, and the next steps will involve the Sub‑Committee reporting back on its recommendation for each application.