Agenda, decisions and minutes
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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: No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were declared.
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To note the rules of procedure which are attached for information. Additional documents: Minutes: The Rules of Procedure were noted by the Sub Committee.
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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 INS, 13 Brick Lane, London E1 6PU. It was noted that objections had been received from local residents and on behalf of the Local Authority.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Anthony Edwards, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicants explained that the Applicants had good knowledge and experience of trading in the Brick Lane area. It was noted that the Applicant also had another premise in the local area, The Verge, which was fully compliant and had not had any complaints since it’s been operating. Mr Edwards further explained that this premise would be much more of a food led venue envisaging food to be 40% of the turnover. He then referred to a supporting letter from East End Tours, which highlighted the benefits of this premises if a licence was to be granted.
Mr Edwards asked Members to note the conditions proposed on the operating schedule which had been updated to include the proposed conditions from the Environmental Health Noise Team. Mr Edwards stated that the concerns raised by residents were speculative and not specific to the premises. He explained that there would be no regulated entertainment, they would be selling premium food, there would be no off sales, and sanitation facilities available for customers and did not anticipate any queuing outside the premise as bookings would be made in advance. It was also noted that there would be a dedicated taxi service and a condition to limit the number of smokers. Mr Edwards stated that there were hotel rooms directly above the premises and therefore it would not be in their interest to cause any nuisance inside or outside the premises.
The implications of the Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) was noted and it was explained why they did not feel that by granting this application there would be a negative impact on the area. Mr Edwards referred to the CIZ map which detailed the crime hotspot areas and explained that the premises was not placed in the area of concern.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer representing the Licensing Authority explained that this premises was within the CIZ, she explained that although the premises were proposing to offer food at all times there is no volunteered condition offering alcohol only ancillary to food and hence the premises is more likely to turn into a drinking establishment.
It was noted that the premises was previously a restaurant and previously not had a condition that alcohol was ancillary to food, however there were concerns what would happens after 11pm as there was a chance this could operate as a bar. Ms Driver welcomed the conditions offered by the Applicants but concerns above remained and therefore the Applicant had not been able to meet the rebuttable presumption.
Members then heard from local residents Mr Ali Azad and Mr Hussain Ahmed ... 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 Redchurch Town House, 56 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DP. It was noted that objections had been received from the Local Authority.
At the request of the Chair Ms Lana Tricker, Licensing Representative on behalf of the Applicant explained that the Applicant was seeking a new licence to replace two existing licences at the premises which would be surrendered if the application was to be granted. It was noted that the premises was located in the CIZ. She explained that no residents had objected to this application and nor had the Police or Environmental Health. She explained that it was a £9 million scheme, for an exclusive hotel and lounge area. It was noted that there was currently 16 rooms which would be increased to 37 rooms with a 24 hour service. Rooms were premium priced and therefore not likely to generate nuisance. It was further noted that the ground floor would be operating as a lounge and would be open to the public. The lounge would be operating under the Cecconi’s brand which has three other late night venues which have no concerns.
Ms Tricker stressed the fact that if this application was to be granted they would not be adding to the CIZ, as they would be surrendering two existing licences currently at the premises and the new licence would be combined into the one sole licence with modernised conditions and there would be no off sales. It was noted that the current licence for Lounge Lover had 175 covers and the new restaurant/lounge would have 110 covers and therefore a reduction in capacity. It was also noted that it was food led, heavily staffed and would have a pre-booking system operating. Ms Tricker stated that there would be no activity on the streets and smokers would be limited to 15 people at any one time. Those frequenting the hotel would be private members so the members would be known to the management. She concluded that there had been no representation from the Police, Environmental Heath or local residents.
Members then heard from Ms Kathy Driver who referred to the representation contained in the agenda pack on pages 255-256 and explained that the Lounge Lover licence had a condition that alcohol was ancillary to a meal and also this application had an increase in the hours to 1am.
She explained that they had no problem with the 24 hour hotel service. However the ground floor venue would be open to the public and therefore there is a likelihood that there would be an increase in footfall and attracting more people into the area that could cause public nuisance. It was noted that there was no specific smoking conditions and no designated area for smoking, the only area possible for smokers to smoke at was directly on the street.
In response to questions the following ... 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.
Minutes: There were no applications that required an extension for decision deadlines.
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