Agenda item
Application for a New Premises Licence for The Ship, 290 Westferry Road, London E14 3AG
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 The Ship, 290 Westferry Road, London E14 3AG. It was noted that the licence had lapsed due to the death of the premises licence holder and the transfer had not been submitted within the 28 day period therefore a new premises licence had to be applied for. It was noted that objections had been received on behalf of local residents.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Laura Lythall, Applicant, addressed the Sub-Committee and explained that the application was seeking to continue with the same hours as they previously had and that due to bereavement after her father had died she had missed the deadline to transfer the licence. Ms Lythall explained that she had worked very hard to change the image of the pub from a drinking establishment to a food led restaurant with a more family orientated environment.
In order to help prevent public nuisance she said that there were a number of signs displayed all around the premises, asking customers to keep the noise to a minimum, to leave quietly and to respect the needs of local residents. It was also noted that they closed the beer garden by 10pm and staff police and monitored customers to ensure the noise was kept to a minimum. Ms Lythall explained that she had barred approximately 35 people over the past year from the premises that had been too loud. She also stated that they would be operating a 30min drinking up time to stager egress of customers when leaving the premises. Ms Lythall stated that she would put up more signs, around the premises and in the beer garden, offer training to staff and personally monitor the noise levels emanating from the premises. It was noted that she had already provided her personal number to local residents to raise any concerns they many have and that she would continue to work with local residents.
Mr Lythall explained that the beer garden had very high walls and therefore would be difficult for residents to be able to see the customers. It was also noted that there had been no noise complaints since 2013 and there had been no objections from neighbours directly opposite the premises or any responsible authorities.
One objector was present at the meeting but did not wish to speak therefore the written objections was noted and considered.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That the beer garden had been in operation since the last 7 years.
- The smoking area had no tables or chairs, drinks were allowed and a maximum of 8-10 people used it at any one time but there no limits as to how many people could use it.
- That there were five tables in the beer garden
- That there had been no direct complaints made to the premises
Members adjourned the meeting at 7.10pm 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;
- Prevention of Public Nuisance; and
- The Protection of Children from Harm
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 heard representation from the Applicant and noted the written objections made by local residents, one of whom was present at the meeting but did not wish to speak at the meeting.
Members recognised that the area was a residential area and therefore accepted that a late licence could cause potential nuisance for residents. However Members also welcomed the efforts made by the Applicant to alleviate the concerns of residents by displaying notices around the premises requesting customers to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the area quietly.
Members believed that the reduction in hours for the outside area and restricting the use of the smoking area would help alleviate the concerns of local residents and help promote the licensing objectives.
Members reached a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members granted the application subject to conditions to help prevent public nuisance.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for, The Ship, 290 Westferry Road, London E14 3AG be GRANTED with conditions.
Sale of Alcohol (on and off sales)
Monday to Sunday from 12:00 hours to 23:30 hours
The Provision for Regulated Entertainment (recorded music)
Monday to Saturday from 12:00 hours to 23:30 hours
Sunday from 12:00 hours to 23:00 hours
Hours premises is open to the public
Monday to Sunday from 12:00 hours to 00:00 hours (midnight)
Conditions
1. No drinks allowed outside the premises or the designated smoking area (detailed as the outside drinking area on the layout plan - right of the premises) except for the Beer garden.
2. No more than 7 smokers allowed to smoke outside the premises at any one time.
3. No drinks allowed to be taken outside to the Beer Garden after 22:00 hours.
4. Noticesshall beprominentlydisplayed atall exitsrequestingpatronsto respectthe needsof local residents andleavethe areaquietly.
5. Thepremises shallinstalland maintaina comprehensiveCCTV system.Allentry and exitpointswill becovered enablingfrontal identificationwitha "headand shoulder"imageof everyperson entering,inany lightcondition.The CCTV systemshall continuallyrecord whilstthe premises are openfor licensableactivitiesand duringall timeswhen customersremainon the premises.All recordingsshall be storedfor aminimumperiod of31 dayswithdate and timestamping.Recordings shall bemade availableupon requestof Police or authorisedofficerthroughoutthe preceding 31-dayperiod (subjectto dataprotectionlegislation).
6. Astaff memberfrom thepremiseswho isconversant withthe operationof theCCTV system shallbe onthe premisesat alltimes whenthe premisesare opento thepublic.Thisstaff membermustbe ableto showa Policeor authorisedcouncil officerrecent data orfootage withthe absoluteminimumof delaywhen requested.
7. Loudspeakers shall not be located in the entrance lobby or outside the premises building.
8. All windows and external doors shall be kept closed after 22:00 hours, or at any time when regulated entertainment takes place, except for the immediate access and egress of persons. Also the premises licence holder shall ensure that noise or vibration is not audible at the nearest noise sensitive premises
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