Agenda item
Application for a New Premises Licence for Pho Village, 50 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX
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 PHO Village, 50 Fashion Street, London E1 6PX. It was noted that objections had been received on behalf of a local resident.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Tom Luu, representative on behalf of the Applicant explained that it was a small Vietnamese café, opened since July 2017. It was noted that they didn’t intend to open in the evenings or sell alcohol but due to customer demands the application had been made. The intention was to sell a beer with food only. He stated that although longer hours had been applied for, the hours would not be used and would only be there to allow them flexibility.
He briefly summarised the Applicant’s experiences to date and stated that it was not a drinking establishment, but more a food led premises with customers having the ability to have an alcoholic drink with their food.
The objector was not present at the meeting therefore the written objection was noted and considered.
In response to questions it was noted that the applicant only intended to sell alcohol with food only and that they wanted to primarily sell Vietnamese Beer to accompany the Vietnamese food they sold. It was also noted that the objection relating to mopeds used for deliveries was in fact related to the takaway shop opposite their premises.
Members adjourned the meeting at 7.45pm for deliberations and reconvened at 7.55pm.
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 in the absence of the objector had carefully considered the written objections in the agenda and listened to the representations made on behalf of the Applicant by his Representative.
Members noted the fact that the premises currently opened only during the weekdays and closed relatively early on most days but wanted the longer hours on the licence to allow flexibility if they felt the need to stay open for longer. Members felt that a condition to restrict the sale of alcohol ancillary to food only would help alleviate the concerns that the premises would not become a drinking establishment if a licence was granted.
Members reached a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members granted the application subject to a condition to help prevent public nuisance.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for, PHO, 50 Fashion Street, London E1 6PX be GRANTED with condition.
Sale of Alcohol (on and off sales)
Monday to Saturday from 12:00 hours to 22:30 hours
Sunday from 12:00 hours to 22:00 hours
Hours premises is open to the public
Monday to Sunday from 11:00 hours to 23:00 hours
Condition
1. Sale of alcohol ancillary to food only.
2. Thepremises licenceholdershall ensure thatreasonableand adequatestafftrainingshall be carriedout and properlydocumentedand madeavailable toPolice andResponsible Authority officers uponrequest.
3. Thepremiseslicenceholder shall operatea 'Challenge25'scheme at thepremiseswherebyanyone whoappears tobe underthe ageof 25shall be askedtoprovide proof ofage that heor sheisover 18.Proofofage shall onlycompriseof a passport,a photo-carddrivinglicenceor an industryapproved proof ofage identitycard bearing thePASS hologram.
4. Clearsignage statingthe premisesoperating hoursto bedisplayed
5. Deliveryof goods,necessary forthe business,to bedelivered ina mannersonot tocause anuisance toresidents.
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