Street Trading and Pavement Licensing Sub Committee - 23 October 2025

The meeting opened with Councillor Clemens moving, and Councillor Martin seconding, that Councillor Dennis be elected Chairman for the session. The Democratic Officer briefed the council on emergency evacuation and domestic procedures, and no declarations of interest were recorded. The Chairman welcomed participants, outlined the agenda, and introduced the Licensing Officer’s submission concerning a Pavement Licence application for Die Happy Pizza Company Ltd, located at 19 Killigrew Street, Falmouth.

The applicant, representing a small takeaway business, presented its case, noting that the premises currently accommodate ten indoor covers and use outdoor tables during good weather. The existing outdoor table, installed by previous owners, is set several inches from the kerb, whereas neighbouring businesses place theirs directly on the kerb. The applicant offered to replace the larger table with a smaller, sideways‑oriented one and indicated a willingness to display smoking‑free signage, although a completely smoke‑free environment was not deemed realistic for the operation.

The Community Safety Officer raised objections on safety grounds, emphasizing the risk of vehicles mounting the kerb and striking the table, especially given the proximity of a roundabout and a feeder lane to the car park. The officer also noted that other businesses on Killigrew Street protect their tables with barriers such as bicycle racks. In response, the applicant agreed to install a planter in front of the table as a protective measure and reiterated that the site lies within a 20 mph speed‑limit zone in a heavily pedestrianised area.

After further clarification, the Sub‑Committee resolved that the applicant would accommodate a planter before the table, addressing the safety concerns raised by the Community Safety Officer. No external consultees were present, and there were no additional questions from council members. The meeting concluded with a procedural resolution, moved by Councillor Martin and seconded by Councillor Clemens, to exclude the public from the remainder of the session under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).