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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST PDF 215 KB To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992. See attached note from the Monitoring Officer.
Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of interests made.
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To note the rules of procedure which are attached for information. Additional documents: Minutes: The rules of procedure were noted.
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Additional documents: |
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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a variation of the premises licence for Boom Bap Burger, Arch 252 Paradise Row, London E2 9LE. It was noted that objections had been received by Officers on behalf of the Licensing Authority and Environmental Health
At the request of the Chair, Mr Alun Thomas, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant explained that the nature of the variation application was to amend the plans to include the external seating area for licensable activities and to add off sales of alcohol for consumption off the premises and to vary the commencement time for the sales of alcohol.
Mr Thomas explained that in October 2014 a minor variation was made. The intention of that application was to include a mezzanine level into the licensed area, which was granted. However, an unintended consequence of that application appeared to be that that the plans delineating the external seating and dining area as part of the area covered by licensable activities inadvertently omitted that external area, unintentionally taking it out of the coverage for licensable activities.
He explained that they had now removed the mezzanine area and as a result reduced 36 covers, that they would restrict drinking outside after 10pm, and the area would not be used by customers, except for smoking. He explained that the earlier commencement time was to introduce breakfast/brunch opening times. It was noted that there were a number of conditions on the current licence and the additional conditions suggested by responsible authorities had been accepted.
Members then heard from Lavine Miller-Johnson, Licensing Officer who referred to her objection on page 76-80, and explained that as the application stands, it did not uphold the licensing objective of prevention of public nuisance, and this could be exacerbated once alcohol off sales are added. However, she said that if Members were minded to grant the application then the proposed conditions on her representation should be added to the licence.
Members also heard from Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Officer, she also expressed similar concerns and explained that there could be a likelihood of disturbance to residential premises during the use of the external forecourt area. She said that if Members were minded to grant the application, then restrictions should be applied for the use of the forecourt area.
In response to questions from Members the following was noted;
1. That the mezzanine area which had had a capacity of 36 was no longer in use. 2. That there had been three complaints in February/March 2015, but the premises was under a different operator then. 3. That the internal area had 55 covers and the external area would have 32 covers, so there would be no increase in capacity, as the former mezzanine area used to have a capacity for 36. In fact, there would be a slight reduction in the overall number of covers. 4. There had been no complaints since the current ... view the full minutes text for item 3.1 |
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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Unity Diner, 60 Wentworth Street, London E1 7AL. It was noted that objections had been received by Officers on behalf of the Licensing Authority and Environmental Health.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Winston Brown, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant introduced the application and briefly explained the measures that would be in place as detailed in the operating schedule. He explained that it was mainly a booking only restaurant, and when entering, customers would be seated by a host, there was a seated waiting area and it was a very controlled environment. It was noted that this premises licence if granted would be replacing the premises licence for ‘Ribshack’, which would be closing and replaced by Unity Diner, which would therefore not add to the cumulative impact. Mr Brown confirmed that they were only seeking on sales of alcohol and no longer wanting off sales of alcohol.
He referred to the objections regarding noise nuisance, and explained that doors and windows would be kept shut except when entering and exiting. It was also noted that there were no objections from local residents, there were residents who lived above the premises who had the same landlord, and there were also no objections from them. Mr Brown stated that the applicants have had many Temporary Event Notices and there have been no complaints arising from those.
Mr Brown explained that there were concerns with the previous application regarding the same premises, as it was thought that another set of licensed premises would negatively add to the Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ). Mr Brown expressed that this application, if granted, would result in the replacement of an existing set of licensed premises with another, which would have lesser opening hours, and therefore cause less cumulative impact.
Members then heard from Ms Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Officer. She explained that the premises was in the CIZ and raised concerns about the potential noise breakout from the venue affecting neighbouring residents, and the likelihood of public nuisance due to access and egress to and from the venue, especially if patrons who are likely to be in high spirits.
Members also heard from Ms Lavine Miller-Johnson, Licensing Officer. She referred to her representation on pages 156-160 of the agenda pack and explained that during a visit to the premises, it was noted that there was a bar area. This was a restaurant, not a bar, and therefore she expressed concerns over the possibility of the premises turning into a bar.
She further explained that the premises was in the CIZ and that the application and the oral representation made at the meeting did not justify a premises licence being issued in the CIZ given the presumption against grant of a licence for premises in the CIZ. Ms Miller-Johnson recommended that if Members were minded to grant the application, ... view the full minutes text for item 3.2 |
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EXTENSION OF DECISION DEADLINE: LICENSING ACT 2003 The Sub Committee may be requested to extend the decision deadline for applications to be considered at forthcoming meetings due to the volume of applications requiring a hearing. Where necessary, details will be provided at the meeting.
Additional documents: Minutes: Members agreed to extend the decision deadlines for the following application to 14 July 2020;
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