Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
Venue: The Council Chamber, Town Hall, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG
Contact: Antoinette Duhaney, Democratic Services Tel: 020 7364 4120, E-mail: antoinette.duhaney@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST PDF 67 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.
Minutes: Councillor Peter Golds declared a non pecuniary interest in item 4.1 – Phoenix Off Licence, on the grounds that he was a customer at another premises where the applicant was employed (Equinox Supermarket in Island Gardens). However he did not know the applicant personally
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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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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 138 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee meetings held on 16.06.17, 17.06.17 & 08.08.16
Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting were agreed and approved as a correct record. |
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION |
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Licensing objectives: · the prevention of crime and disorder · public safety · the prevention of public nuisance · the protection of children from harm
Representations by: Local Resident
Additional documents: Minutes: Attendees Narin Karakus (applicant) Jamir Chowdury (objector)
The report was introduced by Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer who advised that this application was for a new premises licence for Phoenix Off Licence, 104 East India Dock Road, E14 0BP. The representation from Mr Chowdury was a borderline representation but on balance had been accepted as valid.
Ms Karakus addressed the meeting and stated that she had 8 years experience as a personal licence holder for retail premises elsewhere in Tower Hamlets and was well aware of the processes and rules for managing premises selling alcohol as demonstrated in her application and she had nothing further to add.
Mr Chowdury addressed Members opposing the application on the grounds that if this application was granted, it would have a negative impact on his business and there was potential for anti social behaviour. Previous premises on the same site had a history of nuisance and anti social behaviour and was also linked to premises on poplar high street nearby which had been closed. There was also a green open space and children’s playground which could put children at risk.
In considering the application, Members were required to consider the same in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 (as amended), the Licensing Objectives, the Home Office Guidance and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and in particular to have regard to the promotion of the four licencing objectives:
1. The Prevention of Crime and Disorder 2. Public Safety 3. Prevention of Public Nuisance 4. The Protection of Children from Harm
Deliberations
Each application must be considered on its own merit. The Sub Committee has carefully considered all of the evidence before them and considered written and verbal representations from the applicant and written representations from local residents (no objectors attended to make oral representations).
The Sub Committee noted that it was requested to consider an application for a New Premises License for Phoenix Off Licence, 104 East India Dock Road, E14 0BP. Members heard oral representations from the applicant (Narin Karakus) and the objector (Jamir Chowdhury)
Having considered all the written and oral representations from
the applicant and objector, the Sub Committee noted that the
representation from Mr Chowdhury was a borderline representation
and some of the issues and concerns raised were not licensing
considerations. Members had genuine
concerns about the potential for anti
social behaviour given the close proximity of the premises
to public open space. The Sub Committee
also had reservations about the impact of the premises taken into
account the nearby hostel for vulnerable people as well as a
childrens’ playground and a
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Licensing objectives: · the prevention of crime and disorder · public safety · the prevention of public nuisance · the protection of children from harm
Representations by: Local Resident
Additional documents: Minutes: Application withdrawn.
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Licensing objectives: · the prevention of crime and disorder · public safety · the prevention of public nuisance · the protection of children from harm
Representations by: Local Resident
Additional documents:
Minutes: Application deferred.
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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.
Minutes: Nil.
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