Agenda item
Application for a New Premises Licence for: Spice Hut, 221 East India Dock Road, London E14 0ED
Minutes:
It was noted that the objector was not present at the meeting, It was confirmed that the objectors had not contacted Democratic Services or the Licensing Authority so therefore the Chair decided to proceed in their absence.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Spice Hut, 221 East India Dock Road, London E14 0ED. It was noted that objections had been received by two local residents.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Rahana Begum, Applicant, explained that the application was for late night refreshments only and was made due to customer demand. She explained that it was a small business and the extended hours, if granted, would help cover costs and overheads.
It was noted that there would be no regulated entertainment at the premises and there would be notices displayed around the premises asking customers to leave quietly and respect the needs of local residents. Ms Begum explained that they could keep doors shut to prevent noise escape from the premises. She confirmed that there would be CCTV cameras in operation at all times and CCTV footage would be retained for 31 days.
It was noted that the objectors were not present at the meeting. Therefore, Members noted and considered their written objections contained in the agenda pack.
In response to questions, the following was noted:
- East India Dock Road is a busy high street and any noise from the premises is unlikely to be louder than the noise from the passing traffic on the main road.
- Staff were trained to deal with conflict and disorder.
- There were 36 covers at the premises.
- They mostly sold takeaway meals.
- The CCTV cameras were in operation 24 hours, with two cameras positioned outside the premises.
Members adjourned the meeting at 3.55pm for deliberations and reconvened at 4.10pm.
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:
- The Prevention of Crime and Disorder;
- Public Safety;
- The Prevention of Public Nuisance; and
- The Protection of Children from Harm
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merits. The Chair confirmed that the Sub-Committee had carefully considered all of the evidence before them including the written objections contained in the agenda pack and the oral representations from the Applicant present at the meeting.
The Sub-Committee was satisfied that the licensing objectives would be promoted and that the conditions on the licence would effectively mitigate the risk of noise nuisance and crime and disorder. The Sub-Committee was also satisfied that the conditions imposed would help alleviate any concerns arising from the local resident objectors.
Therefore Members made a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members granted the application with conditions.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for, Spice Hut, 221 East India Dock Road, London E14 0ED be GRANTED with conditions.
The Provision of Late Night Refreshments
Sunday to Thursday from 23:00 hrs to 01:00 hrs (the following day)
Friday and Saturday from 23:00 hrs to 02:00 hrs (the following day)
Hourspremisesopentothepublic:
Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 hrs to 01:00 hrs (the following day)
Friday and Saturday from 11:00 hrs to 02:00 hrs (the following day)
Conditions
- The premises shall install and maintain a CCTV camera system covering both inside and outside the premises.
- The CCTV recordings are to be maintained for 31 days and to be provided upon request to either a Police Officer or an officer of any other Responsible Authority. A system shall be in place to maintain the quality of the recorded image and a complete audit trail maintained. The system will comply with other essential legislation, and all signs as required will be clearly displayed. The system will be maintained and fully operational throughout the hours that the premises are open for any licensable activity.
- At all times when the premises is open, a person who can operate the CCTV system must be present on the premises, who can download the images and present on request by a Police Officer or an officer of any other Responsible Authority.
- An incident log shall be kept at the premises and record all incidents of crime and disorder associated with the premises. The incident log shall be made available on request to an authorised officer of the Council or the Police.
- Signs shall be prominently displayed both inside and outside the premises asking customers to respect local residents and be quiet when leaving the premises.
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