Agenda item
Application for a New Premises Licence for Victoria, 110 Grove Road, London, E3 5TH
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Mr Alex Lisowski, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for The Victoria, 110 Grove Road, London E3 5TH. It was noted that objections had been made by local residents.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Andy Grimsey, Legal Representative for the Applicant explained that the premises has had a problematic history previously and therefore the landlord was now applying on behalf of its new tenants, the Yummy Pub Company. He briefly explained that the nature of the premises would be food led, selling quality fresh food and drinks. It was noted that they had an existing licence and wanted to match the hours for the provision of late night refreshments with the hours for the sale of alcohol and also bringing forward the opening hour to 07:00 hours to trade as a coffee shop for breakfast etc.
Mr Grimsey sympathised with residents, but explained that the Yummy Pub were a completely different operator than the ones previously and therefore asked Members and Objectors to disregard the previous history of the premises as they now had new operators who had a track record for improving local pubs. He referred Members to the plan of premises, which had fixed seating areas with 90 covers, with hot drinks and light snacks being served in the mornings. There would be separate dining rooms, and other seated areas predominately for dining.
It noted that the new operators had four other sites, running similar types of pubs with the same concept selling fresh food and drinks.
Members then heard from David Gallivan, Patricia Gallivan, Susan Mapstone, and Jean Donovan, local residents, who all expressed similar concerns of public nuisance, late night disturbance, noise nuisance, smokers standing outside, and noxious smells from the extractor fans. Cllr Asma Begum, Ward Councillor spoke on behalf of Maria Salih, local resident who expressed grave concerns regarding public nuisance and noise nuisance. She suggested that a reduction in hours should be made and suggested conditions to limit the number of smokers allowed outside the premises and for glass bottles not to be collected late at night.
Mr Grimsey sympathised with the residents and explained that they were planning to install a new extractor fan which would address the concerns for noxious smells, noise would not be audible and they would have bottles collected in the morning. Mr Grimsey said that the hours applied for were vital and was confident that the new operators would manage the premises professionally. It was also noted that they would put up signs for bikes not to be left chained to railings next to resident’s homes.
In response to questions it was noted that it was a food led organisation, that the new operators had a proven track record to reform local run down pubs.
It was noted that this application was a variation application as there was a current licence and wanted to bring in line the hours for all licensable activities.
The Chair advised that the Sub Committee would at 2.45pm adjourn to consider the evidence presented. The Members reconvened at 2.55pm. The Chair reported that;
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 Licensing Guidance and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy.
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 taken account of the submissions made by both the objectors and the applicants.
Members had reached a decision and this decision was unanimous. Members were satisfied that the conditions proposed by the Police and Environmental Health would help promote the licensing objectives.
Members did note the concerns of noise disturbance from patrons using the beer garden late at night and the number of smokers outside the premises and therefore amended the conditions to restrict the hours for the use of the beer garden and limit the number of smokers outside at any one time in order to help alleviate the concerns of local residents.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a Variation of the Premises Licence for, The Victoria, 110 Grove Road, London E3 5TH be GRANTED with conditions.
The Provision of Late Night Refreshment
Sunday to Thursday from 23.00 hours to 00:00 hours (midnight)
Friday and Saturday from 23.00 hours to 01.00 hours (the following day)
The Exhibition of Films
Monday to Sunday from 10.00 hours to 00:00 hours (midnight)
The Performance of Live Music and Anything of a Similar Description
Monday to Sunday from 10.00 hours to 00:00 hours (midnight)
The Opening Hours of the Premises
Sunday to Thursday from 07.00 hours to 00.30 hours (the following day)
Friday and Saturday from 07.00 hours to 01.30 hours (the following day)
Conditions
- An incident book shall be kept at the premises, that records all incidents at the premises including incidents of disorder, anti-social behaviour, people refused entry to or ejected from the premises and reports of stolen property made by customers, as well as any customers refused the sale of alcohol. The reports should include a description of what happened, action taken by staff, any police reference numbers and outcome. The incident book should be made available on request to an authorised officer of the Council or the Police.
- A Challenge 21 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.
- CCTV camera system covering both internal and external to the premises is to be installed.
- The CCTV recordings are to be maintained for 30 days and to be provided upon request to either a Police Officer or an officer of any other Responsible Authority.
- At all times when the premises is open, a person who can operate the CCTV system must be present on the premises.
- The rear external garden will be used by customers until 9pm
- The external area at the front of the premises will only be used after 10pm by patrons who are smoking.
- No more than 5 smokers will be permitted in the front outside area at any one time after 10pm.
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