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 83 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committees held on 19th June, 10th July and 24th July 2018.
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Minutes: The unrestricted minutes of the Licensing Sub Committee meetings held on 19th June, 10th July and 24th July 2018 were agreed as a correct record of proceedings.
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Application for a New Premises Licence for Boxcar Brewery, 1 Gales Gardens, London E2 6JY PDF 91 KB Additional documents:
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 Boxcar Brewery, 1 Gales Gardens, Birkbeck Street, London E2 6JY. It was noted that there was one objection from a local resident on the grounds of public nuisance. It was also noted that the hours had been reduced in consultation with Environmental Health.
At the request of the Chair Mr Richard Wormald, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant explained that the premises was an unused and unlicensed railway arches which was a fair distance away from residential properties, it building had thick walls and therefore there were no concerns of noise breakout.
Mr Wormald gave a brief background of the Applicant’s history, experiences and achievements over the years especially in the licence trade. It was noted that the Applicant had a chain of five venues trading as Vagabond Wines providing high end and premium beers and wines and has not had any complaints from these venues.
It was noted that the premises would be divided into two sections, one part would be the brewery and the other would be used as a bar selling craft and exclusive beers, selling at high end prices and therefore discouraging street drinkers. It was noted that an experience manager would be managing the premises, there would be no live music only low background music. Members were asked to note the proposed conditions which were listed on page 91 of the agenda.
The objector was not present at the meeting therefore Members noted and considered the written objections.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That the applicant was happy to add a condition not to sell off sales in opened containers. - That there was no parking facilities available on the premises site. - That they would be happy to offer a dedicated number for management if there were any complaints/concerns from residents. - That they would also look to employ local people once opened.
Members adjourned the meeting at 7.10pm for deliberations and reconvened at 7.15pm.
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 had carefully considered all of the evidence before them and had heard representation from the Applicant and his Legal Representative and noted the written objections made by the local resident, whom was not present at the meeting.
Members welcomed the efforts made by the Applicant by offering conditions and accepting a reduction in hours in line with the Council’s Framework hours and ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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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 review of the premises licence for The Lighthouse, 421 Wick Lane, London E3 2NG. It was noted that representations had been received in support of the review and one representation against the review.
At the request of the Chair, Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Officer, stated that she was not objecting or supporting the review but wanted to give noise comments in her capacity as an Environmental Health Officer. She explained that they had received complaints from resident previously but had no evidence to support public nuisance. However since the review, a visit was made in response to a complaint and a statutory noise nuisance was witnessed which then followed a noise abatement notice being served on the Premises Licence Holder, this was referred to in supplemental agenda 1.
At the request of the Chair, Wayne Lloyd, local resident and Applicant of the review, briefly explained that he was not trying to be unreasonable but wanted to enjoy his property, his home, he explained that on occasions he has had to leave his house during weekends, go to friends houses or hotels as its been impossible to escape the noise. He also stated that he regularly witnessed customers of The Lighthouse urinating and vomiting on the streets and by cars and causing general public nuisance. He concluded that this was causing a negative impact on his life, his neighbours and the area as a whole.
Members then heard from John Sharp, Perry Miller and Emma Lloyd who expressed similar concerns of noise nuisance and public nuisance specifically linked to the premises. It was noted that attempts to contact the owner had been made but as a result they have been subject to abuse and intimidating behaviour. There was also reference to blocking off a public road for a party the venue was hosting without any authority, affecting residents from driving/walking through. It was noted that these changes had started from the beginning of this year 2018 with excessive late night parties and people drinking and congregating on the streets causing nuisance.
Members then heard from Mr Kishan Bhatt, local resident against the review, he explained that he lived directly above the premise and had been for the past 2 years and has lived in the area since 2000. He explained that throughout his stay he had only been woken up by excessive noise the once, this was brought to Mr Ren Patel’s attention who addressed this immediately and since then, noise has never been a problem. He said that it was a community pub, he went there regularly and had never witnessed any anti-social behaviour or underage drinking.
Mr Ren Patel, Designated Premises Supervisor stated briefly that he was not an unreasonable man, disputed the accusations that had been made by the residents. He said that the premises had sound proofing, had drapes to stop noise breakout. It was noted that ... 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 extensions to decision deadlines.
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