Iperators' fear of bureaucrats
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IE ALARM being voiced by operators on the fear that planning controls may be
ached to operators' licences through the back door are well justified. Planning rmission is the responsibility of the local authority, which should be satisfied that the tire operation to be carried out at the proposed premises can take place if permission ranted.
rhe movement of goods in and out of the premises and parking facilities is surely an egral part of any manufacturing or warehousing operation. It therefore falls on the :al authority to be satisfied that this can be done before planning permission is anted.
Nn additional transport base away from the main operation will be both costly and practical.
;ince the introduction of the 1968 Act, Licensing Authorities' public inquiries have len away dramatically as have Transport Tribunal hearings.
ihis new threat, if implemented, will attract objections from local authorities and see a ntroduction of public inquiries and appeals.
Nhen an operator submits an 0-licence application, it should be sufficient to submit ; authorised planning permission, in support.
The division of responsibility is quite clear. It is for local vernment to decide on the use of the premises and that ludes transport facilities. It is for the Licensing Thority to decide on the financial inding and fitness of the operator.