Agenda item
Licensing Act 2003: Application for a New Premises Licence for Hub by Premier Inn, Silvex House, Quaker Street, E1 6SN
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Kathy Driver introduced the report which detailed the application for a New Premises Licence for Hub by Premier Inn, Silvex House, Quaker Street, E1 6SN.
At the request of the Chair, Mr John Gaunt (applicant’s representative) informed the Sub Committee that there were over 750 Premier Inns nationally that were licensed for residents and non- residents. There was an approach for licenses to be consistent in all if its hotels together with offering a warm and clean environment. The premises would consist of 246 beds and would cost approximately £30m and would create a number of jobs locally. It was intended that the developers would be on site by October 2017 and that the hotel would open in June 2019. The ground floor of the hotel would consist of a lobby and a permanently “manned” reception area and a restaurant area for 87 covers. The applicant was experienced with building the Premier Inn brand and was fully aware of the noise sensitivity and the residents and non-residents offer of both food and alcohol. The hotel would be open to non-residents from 6:00 hours to 23:00 hours who would only be able to access the food and beverage area. Residents of the hotel would be issued with a purple swipe card and would be able to gain access to hotel floors and bedrooms and between 23:00hours and 6:00hours. There were no representations from the Responsible Authorities and only 4 local residents have raised concerns regarding the off-sales of alcohol, but that had now been clarified.
In response to questions from Members it was noted, that:
· The number of people that would be entering and leaving the premises on a daily basis, would consist of non-residents averaging between 5-10 people every day at the hotel’s other locations.
· Those people would usually be meeting a guest at the hotel or local residents walking by and coming in for a drink or a sandwich.
· A bar/restaurant would be on the ground floor but there will be no promotions, or Christmas lunches or happy hours.
· There will be no set menu or anything like that available at the premises. Breakfast will be served and lunch but no evening meal.
Members adjourned the meeting at 8:30pm to consider the decision and reconvened at 8:35pm.
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:
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 merits. The Sub Committee has carefully considered all of the evidence before them and considered written and verbal representation on behalf of the applicant and the objectors with particular regard to the licensing objectives of prevention of public nuisance and the prevention of crime and disorder.
In addition Members took note of the Home Office Guidance which states that “where there are objections to an application to extend the hours during which licensable activities are to be carried on and the licensing authority determines that this would undermine the licensing objectives, it may reject the application or grant it with appropriate conditions and/or different hours from those requested”.
Members took into account the written representation made by a local resident and the responses provided by Mr Gaunt when questioned by the Sub Committee.
Therefore considering all of the above, Members decided to GRANT the application for a new Premises Licence.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for Hub by Premier Inn, Silvex House, Quaker Street, E1 6SN be GRANTED.
The Sale by retail of alcohol (On and off sales)
· Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 hours to 23:00 hours
The provision of regulated entertainment – Indoors
(Films only)
· Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 hours to 23:00 hours
Non-standard timings
· On New Year’s Eve, permitted hours from 10:00 hours to 23:00 hours on New Year’s Day
· The premises shall remain open to permit the sale of alcohol, provision of late night refreshment and the provision of films to hotel residents 24 hours a day.
Note: the off sale of alcohol is limited to the resident’s bedrooms only
The opening hours of the premises
· Monday to Sunday, from 06:00 hours to 23:30 hours
Non-standard timings
· On New Year’s Eve, permitted hours from 10:00 hours to 23:30 hours on New Year’s Day
· The premises shall remain open 24 hours a day for hotel residents.
All conditions identified in the Operating Schedule shall be retained as follows: -
1.1 The use of door staff will be risk assessed on an ongoing basis by the licence holder of premises supervisor. Where engaged, door staff shall be licensed by the Security Industry Authority.
1.2 Alcoholic and other drinks may not be removed from the premises in open containers save for consumption in the hotel bedrooms.
1.3 Staff will receive training on matters concerning underage sales, drugs policies and operating procedures.
1.4 There shall be a zero tolerance policy in relation to drugs at the premises and there shall be regular checks by management to prevent the use of drugs by patrons. Drugs seized shall be stored securely and handed to the police.
1.5 The premises shall operate a proof of age scheme and will require photographic identification from any person who appears to be under the age of 21 years.
1.6 The management of the premises will liaise with police on issues of local concern or disorder.
1.7 There shall be no drinks promotions at the premises which are inconsistent with the need to promote responsible drinking.
1.8 Where appropriate, prominent, clear and legible notices shall be displayed at all exits requesting the public respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and area quietly.
1.9 Patrons will be encouraged by staff to leave quietly and respect the interests of the occupiers of any nearby noise sensitive premises; where appropriate the licensee or a suitable staff member will monitor patrons leaving at the closing time.
1.10 Noise or vibration shall not emanate from the premises so as to cause a nuisance to nearby properties.
1.11 Contact numbers for local taxi firm(s) shall be kept at the premises and made available to patrons requiring a taxi.
1.12 There shall be adequate controls in place including staff training to safeguard against the sale of alcohol to persons under 18 years
1.13 Policies in relation to children shall be adequately communicated to patrons by staff or through appropriate signage.
The following conditions in consultation with the Responsible Authorities/other persons shall also apply:
1.1 Environmental Health (Noise) has agreed the following with the applicant:
1) No noise shall emanate from the premises nor vibration be transmitted through the structure of the premises which gives rise to a nuisance.
2) Loudspeakers shall not be located in the entrance lobby or outside the premises building.
3) All windows and external doors shall be kept closed after 21:00 hours, or at any time when regulated entertainment takes place, except for the immediate access & egress of persons.”
1.2 Met Police has also agreed the following with the applicant:
1) The CCTV system shall incorporate a recording facility and any recordings shall be retained and stored in a suitable and secure manner for a minimum of 31 days. 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.
2) There must also be someone on the premises, who can download the images and present them on request by a police officer or other responsible authority whilst ever the premises are open to non-residents and otherwise within a reasonable period”. The applicant has amended the application to permit the off-sale of alcohol to the bedrooms only
Supporting documents:
- 4.2a Premier Inn rpt, item 3.3 PDF 110 KB
- 4.2b Premier Inn App, item 3.3 PDF 5 MB
- 3.2 Hub supp, item 3.3 PDF 504 KB