Agenda, decisions and minutes
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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: There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interest 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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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 98 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 5th June 2018.
Minutes: The minutes of the Licensing Sub Committee held on 5th June 2018 were agreed as a correct record of proceedings.
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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer, introduced the report, which detailed the application for a variation of the premises licence for Whitepost Café, 92 Whitepost Lane, London E9 5EN. It was noted that objections had been received on behalf of local residents. The application was to vary the licence to extend licensing hours and vary an existing condition on the licence.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Daniel Heath, Applicant, briefly explained that premises was a local pub/café and had customers who lived in Omega Works. He explained that he was seeking to increase hours for licensable activities over the weekend and to also vary an existing condition on the premises licence to be able to extend the use of the outdoor terrace area to 9.30pm.
It was noted that temporary event notice (TEN) applications had been granted in the past and if this application were to be granted it would help regularise the hours to what has been applied for previously. Mr Heath explained that the terrace was a relatively small area with 40 covers.
It was noted that a sound lobby had been installed, windows had triple glazing and air conditioning had also been installed to prevent noise breakout. He explained that previously the premise was a 24 hour printing factory and believes that having taken over the premises the area had improved.
Members then heard from Councillor Rachael Blake, who spoke on behalf of Ms Katherine Rose, objector and local resident, and briefly highlighted the growing community in Fish Island, she explained that residents at the meeting would speak about the current failures and disturbance that is caused. Cllr Blake highlighted the demographics of the area, and the growing community within the area, it was noted that there was no barrier between the terrace and the properties and therefore noise travelled. Cllr Blake referred to the maps contained within the agenda and highlighted the close proximity between the premises and residential properties. In conclusion, she was not confident that the licensing objectives would be met if the application was granted.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Katharine Rose stated that she was the nearest neighbour to the Whitepost Café, She explained that residents were first told that it was a food led venue but had now turned into a regular entertainment venue and far from a peaceful café. She stated that speakers had been installed in the terrace for outdoor music. She further explained that a number of complaints had been made directly to Environmental Health about the noise nuisance and therefore opposed any extension to the current licence.
Members also heard from Mr Piers Gibbon, objector and local resident, who highlighted the noise nuisance that emanated from the premises, he referred to the supplemental agenda which contained his supporting document in the form of a Noise Nuisance Diary with a series of dates and times of when there has been noise nuisance, videos supporting this was also played at ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer, introduced the report, which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Quick Grill Ltd, 194 Mile End Road, London E1 4LJ. It was noted that objections had been received on behalf of the Licensing Authority and the Metropolitan Police.
Mr. Chowdhury was not present at the meeting due to ill health.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Mifta Ahmed, Licensing Representative in the absence of the Applicant spoke on behalf of Mr Mohammed Shilu Chowdhury, Applicant, and explained that Mr Chowdhury fully accepted that failings had occurred at his premises in 41 Brick Lane in relation to which Mr. Chowdhury held a premises licence, and this was because he could not maintain the day to day running of the business as it had been managed by staff and staff had not adhered to instructions. Mr Ahmed explained that Mr Chowdhury had relinquished his involvement in the business at 41 Brick Lane and would solely be working at 194 Mile End Road.
Mr Ahmed stated that concerns arising at 41 Brick Lane related to the underage sale of alcohol and cigarettes, and that these matters should be treated separately as this application was distinctly different, being an application for a licence to provide late night refreshments only. Mr Ahmed also assured Members that Mr Chowdhury would be involved in the day to day running of the business at 194 Mile End Road and all conditions would be adhered to.
He explained that modest hours had been applied for, that they were currently trading and selling up until11pm and were now seeking to increase their hours in line with the Council Framework Hours. He stated that it was a modest increase and highly unlikely to cause any problems.
He explained that in relation to previous selling of hot food beyond the permitted hours at 194 Mile End Road with a late night refreshment licence, there had been a misunderstanding on Mr Chowdhury’s part as he thought he could sell hot refreshments until late. It was submitted that there had been no Environmental Health breaches or instances of Anti-Social Behaviour at 194 Mile End Road, since those premises had been open and therefore this demonstrated that Mr Chowdhury was a fit and proper person.
Members then heard from the Responsible Authorities, apologies for absence were received on behalf of PC Mark Perry, Metropolitan Police and it was confirmed that Mr Mohshin Ali, representing the Licensing Authority would speaking on behalf of the Police too.
Mr Ali stated that the Police maintained their written representations. He briefly explained that the hours applied for were still 30 mins over the Council’s Framework hours, he said that during a test purchase in 27 April 2018, there was a sale without a licence. It was noted that the applicant was also a Premises Licence Holder for a venue in Brick Lane which had been fined for breaches of the Licensing Act and had ... 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.
Minutes: There were no applications that required a deadline extension.
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