Agenda item
Application for a New Premises Licence for (Make It Group) 5 Hancok Road, London E3 3DA
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Ms Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Make It Group, 5 Hancock Road, London E3 3DA. It was noted that an objection had been received by a local resident.
At the request of Chair, Mr Barnaby Sutton, Company Director, explained that the complaint that had been referred to in the objection was in relation to a private event, with invited guests only. He explained that the company was a work space provider for the creative industry. It was for young creators, an affordable start up platform. It was noted that the company previously had a premises in Swan Wharf which had a licence for 5 years, there were no complaints at that premises and they had a close relationship with the landlord and residents.
Mr Sutton highlighted that event space would be hired out for community programmes once a month, free of charge. The licence would be used for community focussed events and exhibitions. There was no bar area or designated drinking space.
It was noted that the objector was not present at the meeting, and it was confirmed by Democratic Services that all correspondence had been sent out to the objector. Therefore Members noted and considered the written objection contained in the agenda.
In response to questions the following was noted;
1.0That the venue had recently opened in July 2019 and was unable to name the local community groups/clubs that they would be working with.
2.0That the complaint was made in relation to a private event, it was a very hot day in July, the windows and doors had been left open and a music system was hired in. Therefore the level of music was not set and this would not happen again.
3.0That there was no intention of playing music at future events.
4.0That there were three points of entry and exits to help with egress, and the applicant could also have security at the door to manage this.
5.0That there were 30 guest car parking spaces, and 80% of studios had already been occupied and therefore do not envisage any overspills during egress.
Members adjourned again at 7.05pm for deliberations and reconvened at 7.25pm.
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 objection contained in the agenda pack and the oral representations from the Applicant’s Representative 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 public nuisance. The Sub-Committee was also satisfied that the conditions imposed would help alleviate any concerns arising from the local resident objector.
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, Make It Group, 5 Hancock Road, London E3 3DA be GRANTED with conditions.
Sale of Alcohol (On Sales Only)
Monday to Sunday from 12:00 hrs to 22:30 hrs
HoursPremisesOpentothePublic:
Monday to Sunday from 08:00 hrs to 23:00 hrs
Conditions
5.1 Noise Limiter must be fitted to the musical amplification system set at a level determined by and to the satisfaction of an acoustic consultant who is a member of the Institute of Acoustics so as to ensure that no noise nuisance is caused to local residents or businesses. The operation panel of the noise limiter shall then be secured by a key or password to the satisfaction of the acoustic consultant and access shall only be by persons authorised by the Premises Licence Holder. No alteration or modification to any existing sound system(s) should be affected without prior agreement with an acoustic consultant. No additional sound generating equipment shall be used on the premise without being routed through the sound limiter device.
5.2 The designated premises supervisor shall ensure that all members of staff involved in the sale of alcohol receive training in the essentials of licensing law and the specific conditions of the Premises Licence before being given permission to sell alcohol. This training will include the following:
· Explanation of the four licensing objectives.
· The Premises Licence conditions for Make it Bow
· Understanding and implementation of Challenge 25 and appropriate forms of identification.
· Use of the premises' incident book, and what must be recorded
5.3 Training must be documented, signed by any person involved in the sale of alcohol on site to state that they understand the training, and will do their utmost to support the licensing objectives and comply with the conditions of the Premises Licence when on duty.
5.4 Training records will be retained on the premises and refresher training provided at least every six months.
5.5 An incident log shall be kept at the premises, and made available on request to the police or an authorised officer, which will record the following:
All crimes reported to the venue
Any complaints received
Any incidents of disorder
Any faults in the CCTV system
Any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service
All ejections from the premises
All seizures of drugs or offensive weapons
Any refusal of the sale of alcohol
5.6 The premises will install and maintain a comprehensive CCTV system to cover all public areas of the ground floor and first floor and the areas immediately outside the premises. 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 is open for licensable activities and during all times when guests remain on the premises. All recordings shall be stored for a minimum period of 31 days with date and time stamping. Recordings shall be made available immediately upon the request of police or authorised officer in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 throughout the preceding 31 day period.
5.7 A staff member from the premises who is conversant with the operation of the CCTV system shall be on the premises at all times when the premises is open for licensable activities. This staff member shall be able to show Police recent data or footage with the absolute minimum of delay when requested.
5.8 No super-strength beer, lagers or ciders of 5.5% ABV (alcohol by volume) or above shall be sold at the premises.
5.9 A pre-opening check will be conducted every morning before licensable activities commence, ensuring fire exits are clear, fire extinguishers in position, no slipping or tripping hazards exist, and the CCTV system is in full working order.
5.10 Throughout the time, either floor of the premises is being used for licensable activities, an hourly patrol will take place covering both floors, public toilets and the immediate area outside the premises, to ensure there is no instance of compromise to public safety, and that other licensing objectives are also being supported as a matter of routine.
5.11 Notices shall be prominently displayed at all exits requesting guests to respect the needs of local residents and leave the area quietly.
5.12 No rubbish, including bottles, shall be disposed of in outside receptacles or outside areas between 22.00 hours and 08.00 hours.
5.13 No deliveries may be made to the premises between 22.00 hours and 08.00 hours.
5.14 The departure and dispersal of guests will be supervised from 23:00 until the last guest has departed, including collections by taxis, to ensure no nuisance is caused to local residents.
5.15 A designated smoking area will be established outside the main entrance to the premises, with the number of people using the facility at any one time restricted to 10 persons, with signage to explain this condition clearly displayed both inside and outside the entrance.
5.16 All windows will be kept closed after 21:00 to avoid noise escape.
5.17 The Premises will implement a “Challenge 25” policy whereby all guests requesting alcohol who appear to be under 25 must produce photographic identification in the form of a valid passport, driving licence or photographic Proof of Age card, with an immediately recognisable photograph of the bearer, date of birth proving he or she is over the age of 18, and an appropriate holographic mark.
5.18 Signage advising guests that Challenge 25 is in operation shall be prominently displayed at the public entrance and all points of sale/service.
5.19 Anyone under the age of 18 on the premises, must be accompanied by an adult after 21.00.
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