Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
Venue: The Council Chamber, Town Hall, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG
Contact: Simmi Yesmin, Senior Democratic Services Officer Tel: 020 7364 4120, E-mail: simmi.yesmin@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 Candida Ronald declared a personal on agenda item 4.1, Application for a new premises licence for The Ship, 290 Westferry Road, London E14 3AG on the basis that she has been a customer at the premises.
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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 THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 88 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 5th & 19th September 2017.
Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting were agreed and approved as a correct record. |
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Application for a New Premises Licence for The Ship, 290 Westferry Road, London E14 3AG PDF 118 KB Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for The Ship, 290 Westferry Road, London E14 3AG. It was noted that the licence had lapsed due to the death of the premises licence holder and the transfer had not been submitted within the 28 day period therefore a new premises licence had to be applied for. It was noted that objections had been received on behalf of local residents.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Laura Lythall, Applicant, addressed the Sub-Committee and explained that the application was seeking to continue with the same hours as they previously had and that due to bereavement after her father had died she had missed the deadline to transfer the licence. Ms Lythall explained that she had worked very hard to change the image of the pub from a drinking establishment to a food led restaurant with a more family orientated environment.
In order to help prevent public nuisance she said that there were a number of signs displayed all around the premises, asking customers to keep the noise to a minimum, to leave quietly and to respect the needs of local residents. It was also noted that they closed the beer garden by 10pm and staff police and monitored customers to ensure the noise was kept to a minimum. Ms Lythall explained that she had barred approximately 35 people over the past year from the premises that had been too loud. She also stated that they would be operating a 30min drinking up time to stager egress of customers when leaving the premises. Ms Lythall stated that she would put up more signs, around the premises and in the beer garden, offer training to staff and personally monitor the noise levels emanating from the premises. It was noted that she had already provided her personal number to local residents to raise any concerns they many have and that she would continue to work with local residents.
Mr Lythall explained that the beer garden had very high walls and therefore would be difficult for residents to be able to see the customers. It was also noted that there had been no noise complaints since 2013 and there had been no objections from neighbours directly opposite the premises or any responsible authorities.
One objector was present at the meeting but did not wish to speak therefore the written objections was noted and considered.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That the beer garden had been in operation since the last 7 years. - The smoking area had no tables or chairs, drinks were allowed and a maximum of 8-10 people used it at any one time but there no limits as to how many people could use it. - That there were five tables in the beer garden - That there had been no direct complaints made to the premises
Members adjourned the meeting at 7.10pm ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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Application for a New Premises Licence for Pho Village, 50 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX PDF 126 KB Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for PHO Village, 50 Fashion Street, London E1 6PX. It was noted that objections had been received on behalf of a local resident.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Tom Luu, representative on behalf of the Applicant explained that it was a small Vietnamese café, opened since July 2017. It was noted that they didn’t intend to open in the evenings or sell alcohol but due to customer demands the application had been made. The intention was to sell a beer with food only. He stated that although longer hours had been applied for, the hours would not be used and would only be there to allow them flexibility.
He briefly summarised the Applicant’s experiences to date and stated that it was not a drinking establishment, but more a food led premises with customers having the ability to have an alcoholic drink with their food.
The objector was not present at the meeting therefore the written objection was noted and considered.
In response to questions it was noted that the applicant only intended to sell alcohol with food only and that they wanted to primarily sell Vietnamese Beer to accompany the Vietnamese food they sold. It was also noted that the objection relating to mopeds used for deliveries was in fact related to the takaway shop opposite their premises.
Members adjourned the meeting at 7.45pm for deliberations and reconvened at 7.55pm.
The Licensing Objectives
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:
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merits and the Chair stated that the Sub Committee in the absence of the objector had carefully considered the written objections in the agenda and listened to the representations made on behalf of the Applicant by his Representative.
Members noted the fact that the premises currently opened only during the weekdays and closed relatively early on most days but wanted the longer hours on the licence to allow flexibility if they felt the need to stay open for longer. Members felt that a condition to restrict the sale of alcohol ancillary to food only would help alleviate the concerns that the premises would not become a drinking establishment if a licence was granted.
Members reached a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members granted the application subject to a condition to help prevent public nuisance.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for, PHO, 50 Fashion Street, London E1 6PX be GRANTED with condition.
Sale of Alcohol ... view the full minutes text for item 4.2 |
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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.
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