Street Trading and Pavement Licensing Sub Committee - 16 July 2025

The meeting opened with the election of a Chairman. Councillor Clemens moved, and Councillor Clegg seconded, a resolution that Councillor Moorcroft be appointed Chairman for the session. The Democratic Officer briefed members on emergency evacuation and domestic procedures, and no declarations of interest were recorded. The Chairman welcomed attendees, introduced the agenda, and outlined the procedural rules for the meeting.

The Licensing Officer presented a report to the Sub‑Committee requesting a determination on a Street Trading Consent application submitted by Ignacio Fernandez de Caleya Delgado, trading as JustCookedIn LA PEPA. The application concerns the placement of a food‑service trailer on private land adjacent to a car‑park wall in Newquay. The officer supplied supplementary information previously circulated to members.

The applicant attended the meeting and outlined the proposed operation. Key points included his six‑year residency in Newquay, experience in local catering, a menu featuring Spanish and Mexican‑inspired dishes with vegetarian and vegan options, and a commitment to environmentally sustainable practices such as recyclable takeaway containers, a contract waste‑collection service, and a discount for customers who bring reusable cups. He confirmed that the landowner had granted permission, that the trailer would not encroach on public land, and that operating hours would be weather‑dependent with the trailer remaining on‑site overnight. He also stated that the business would not compromise public safety and that he intended to employ staff in the future.

Members raised several questions, which were answered by the applicant. Clarifications covered the spatial layout of the trailer (2.5 m from the car‑park wall, leaving a further 5 m to the road), his culinary background and qualifications, and his plans for staffing. No external or internal consultees were present to make submissions.

The applicant’s final statement reiterated that the venture was motivated not only by commercial aims but also by a desire to share his cooking experience with the community. The Sub‑Committee recorded the discussion and the information provided, but the excerpt does not contain a formal decision on the Street Trading Consent; further deliberation or a subsequent resolution may be required.