Agenda item
Licensing Act 2003 Application for a Premises Licence for BottleJob, 260 Globe Road, London E2 0JD
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Ms Lavine Miller-Johnson, Licensing Officer, introduced the report detailing the application for a new premises licence for an Off-Licence BottleJob, 260 Globe Road, London E2 0JD. The application was for the sale of alcohol from 09:00 to 23:00 hours, seven days a week. It was noted that objections had been received on behalf of residents.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Alex Dehayen, the Applicant explained the reasons why he had applied for a licence. He said he operates a successful restaurant called Chiringutio in Bethnal Green however as the restaurant is small, he’d like to open an off-licence in Globe Road; one to store goods used for the restaurant and second to enable patrons of the restaurant to purchase specialist alcohol. Mr Dehayen said the off-licence would specialise in Latin American and Spanish wines as well as spirits and craft beers sourced locally in East London. He said because these were specialist high quality alcoholic products, for the discerning customer they would have a higher price threshold, so would not attract alcoholics reliant on cheap alcohol. Mr Dehayen stated that he had listened to the concerns of the objectors and had reduced the closing time to 23:00 hours so not to coincide with the pub, The Florist Arms’ closing time.
The Objectors were not in attendance at the meeting.
In response to questions from Members the following was noted:
· Mr Dehayen reassured Members his business would not give rise to anti-social behaviour and crime and disorder. He said staff from the restaurant would be employed in the Off-Licence.
· Mr Dehayen said his staff were trained in dealing with intoxicated customers and would refuse to sell alcohol to anyone who was drunk. They would ensure the challenge 25 policy, is upheld and would make available CCTV footage of those in the vicinity of the off-licence, inside and outside to the responsible authorities on request.
· Mr Dehayen said he was a member of Bethnal Green Pubwatch, through which they would be informed of troublesome individuals.
· Mr Dehayen confirmed the entry and exit point to the Off-Licence was on Globe Road and the entrance at the back was for residential premises/ flats.
Members adjourned the meeting at 17:54 hours to deliberate and reconvened at 18:20 hours
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 licensing objectives:
1. The Prevention of Crime and Disorder
2. Public Safety
3. Prevention of Public Nuisance; and
4. The Protection of Children from Harm
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merit. The Sub-Committee had carefully considered all of the evidence before them and considered written and verbal representations from the Applicant and the Objectors, with particular regard to the licensing objectives of the prevention of public nuisance and the prevention of crime and disorder.
The Sub-Committee noted the application is for a new premises licence for an off-licence, Bottlejob located in Globe Road, London E2 0JD. Mr Alex Dehayen, said he operates a successful restaurant called Chiringutio in Bethnal Green however as the restaurant is small, he’d like to open an off-licence in Globe Road. Mr Dehayen said there were two reasons for this; one to store goods used for the restaurant and second to enable patrons of the restaurant to purchase specialist alcohol. Mr Dehayen said the off-licence would specialise in Latin American and Spanish wines, spirits and craft beers sourced locally in East London. He said as these were specialist high quality alcoholic products, for the discerning customer they would have a higher price threshold, so would not attract alcoholics reliant on cheap alcohol. Mr Dehayen stated that he had listened to the concerns of the objectors and had reduced the closing time to 23:00 hours so not to coincide with the pub, The Florist Arms’ closing time.
The Objectors were not in attendance at the meeting. Members enquired how Mr Dehayen would ensure his business would not give rise to anti-social behaviour and crime and disorder. Mr Dehayen reassured Members staff from the restaurant would be employed in the Off-Licence. He said his staff were trained in dealing with intoxicated customers and would refuse to sell alcohol to anyone who was drunk. They would ensure the challenge 25 policy, is upheld and would make available CCTV footage of those in the vicinity of the off-licence, inside and outside to the responsible authorities on request. Mr Dehayen said he was a member of Bethnal Green Pubwatch, through which they would be informed of troublesome individuals.
Members reached a majority decision. Members granted the application subject to the conditions to help promote the licensing objectives.
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee agreed:-
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for Bottlejob, 260 Globe Road, London E2 0JD be GRANTED with conditions.
The sale by retail of alcohol – (off sales only)
· Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 23:00 hours
The opening hours of the premises
· Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 23:00 hours
Conditions
1. The premises shall install and maintain a comprehensive CCTV system. All entry and exit points will be covered enabling frontal identification of every person entering in any light condition. The CCTV system shall continually record whilst the premises are open for licensable activities and during all times when customers remain on the premises. All recordings shall be stored for a minimum period of 31 days with date and time stamping. Viewing of recordings shall be made available immediately upon the request of Police or authorised officer throughout the entire 31 day period.
2. An incident log shall be kept at the premises, and be available on request to the Police or an authorised officer. It must be completed within 24 hours of any incident and will record the following:
a) all crimes reported to the venue;
b) any complaints received concerning crime and disorder
c) any incidents of disorder;
d) any refusal of the sale of alcohol
3. A record shall be kept detailing all refused sales of alcohol. The record should include the date and time of the refused sale and the name of the member of staff who refused the sale. The record shall be available for inspection at the premises by the police or an authorised officer at all times whilst the premises are open.
4. We will provide our staff with training on how to identify and refuse service to intoxicated people, and such training will be documented.
5. A Challenge 25 proof of age scheme shall be operated at the premises where the only acceptable forms of identification are recognised photographic identification cards, such as a driving licence, passport or proof of age card with the PASS Hologram.
6. Staff will receive thorough induction training on how to identify persons who may appear to be under age 25, as well as the correct steps in obtaining and verifying identification and refusing service to those that fail to provide sufficient appropriate identification.
7. No collections of waste or recycling materials (including bottles) from the premises shall take place between 22:00 hours and 08:00 hours on the following day.
8. No deliveries to the premises shall take place between 22:00 hours and 08:00 hours the following day.
9. Notices shall be prominently displayed at all exits requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and businesses and leave the area quietly.
10.No idling of vehicles, being either patron or delivery vehicles outside the premise whilst premise is in operation.
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