Agenda item
Application for a New Premises Licence for (Redchurch Town House) 56 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DP
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer, introduced the report, which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Redchurch Town House, 56 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DP. It was noted that objections had been received from the Local Authority.
At the request of the Chair Ms Lana Tricker, Licensing Representative on behalf of the Applicant explained that the Applicant was seeking a new licence to replace two existing licences at the premises which would be surrendered if the application was to be granted. It was noted that the premises was located in the CIZ. She explained that no residents had objected to this application and nor had the Police or Environmental Health. She explained that it was a £9 million scheme, for an exclusive hotel and lounge area. It was noted that there was currently 16 rooms which would be increased to 37 rooms with a 24 hour service. Rooms were premium priced and therefore not likely to generate nuisance. It was further noted that the ground floor would be operating as a lounge and would be open to the public. The lounge would be operating under the Cecconi’s brand which has three other late night venues which have no concerns.
Ms Tricker stressed the fact that if this application was to be granted they would not be adding to the CIZ, as they would be surrendering two existing licences currently at the premises and the new licence would be combined into the one sole licence with modernised conditions and there would be no off sales. It was noted that the current licence for Lounge Lover had 175 covers and the new restaurant/lounge would have 110 covers and therefore a reduction in capacity. It was also noted that it was food led, heavily staffed and would have a pre-booking system operating. Ms Tricker stated that there would be no activity on the streets and smokers would be limited to 15 people at any one time. Those frequenting the hotel would be private members so the members would be known to the management. She concluded that there had been no representation from the Police, Environmental Heath or local residents.
Members then heard from Ms Kathy Driver who referred to the representation contained in the agenda pack on pages 255-256 and explained that the Lounge Lover licence had a condition that alcohol was ancillary to a meal and also this application had an increase in the hours to 1am.
She explained that they had no problem with the 24 hour hotel service. However the ground floor venue would be open to the public and therefore there is a likelihood that there would be an increase in footfall and attracting more people into the area that could cause public nuisance. It was noted that there was no specific smoking conditions and no designated area for smoking, the only area possible for smokers to smoke at was directly on the street.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That none of the other Cecconi’s venues had designated smoking areas
- That the Applicant was aware of the ASB in the local area and would have staff monitoring this.
- That no open containers would be allowed outside the premises.
- The outside area would be kept clean and staff would patrol and monitor the area on a regular basis.
- The reception desk would be manned at all times.
- In house security would be present at the venue and assess and appoint door staff when necessary.
- That there would be no vertical drinking after 11am.
- That the Applicants were expecting less people and less impact and therefore no increase in customers.
In summation Ms Driver stated that a licence until 1am, 7 days a week, with an increase to 37 hotel rooms would have an impact on the area.
Ms Tricker explained that the Applicant had a history of experience, and there were currently no concerns with the existing licences at the premises.
Members adjourned the meeting at 9.00pm for deliberations and reconvened at 9.40pm.
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 merit. The Sub Committee had carefully considered all of the evidence before them and considered written and verbal representation from both the applicant and her representative and the Licensing Authority with particular regard to the two licensing objectives of the prevention of public nuisance, and the prevention of crime and disorder.
Members welcomed the efforts made by the Applicant by offering conditions in their operating schedule and accepting the condition regarding noise nuisance by the Licensing Authority. Members were of the view that a condition that alcohol served after 23:00 hours must be ancillary to food and no vertical drinking after 23:00 hours gave them the assurance that the premises would not be used as a vertical drinking establishment. Members were also satisfied that a modification of the hours on the license would also relieve the concerns of public nuisance and avoid any future disturbances.
Members believed that restricting the use of the smoking area outside the premises to seven people at any one time would also help with noise control.
Members reached a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members granted the application in part subject to a reduction in hours during the weekdays and imposed conditions which would help promote the licensing objectives and not cause a negative impact on the Cumulative Impact Zone.
Accordingly, the Sub Committee unanimously
RESOLVED
That the application for a New of the Premises Licence for Redchurch Town House, 56 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DP be GRANTED in part with conditions.
The licence is granted in part subject to the surrendering of the following two premises licences;
· Redchurch Studios, 58-60 Redchurch Studios, London E2 7DP
(Premise Licence No. 20188)
· Lounge Lover, 25 Whitby Street, London E1 6JU
(Premise Licence No. 20096)
The sale by retail of alcohol – (on sales only)
Sunday to Thursday, from 08:00 hours to 00:00 hours (midnight)
Friday and Saturday, from 08:00 hours to 01:00 hours (the following day)
For residents and bona fide guests: Monday to Sunday from 00:00 hours to 00:00 hours (24 hours a day)
The provision of late night refreshment - Indoors
Sunday to Thursday, from 23:00 hours to 00:30 hours (the following day)
Friday and Saturday, from 23:00 hours to 01:30 hours the following day
For residents (in rooms): Monday to Sunday from 23:00 hours to 05:00 hours the following day
The provision of regulated entertainment - Indoors -Films,
Sunday to Thursday, from 08:00 hours to 00:00 hours (midnight)
Friday and Saturday, from 08:00 hours to 01:00 hours (the following day)
For residents (in rooms): Monday to Sunday from 00:00 hours to 00:00 hours (24 hours a day)
Live Music and Recorded Music
Sunday to Thursday, from 08:00 hours to 00:00 hours (midnight)
Friday and Saturday, from 08:00 hours to 01:00 hours (the following day)
The opening hours of the premises
Monday to Sunday, from 00:00 hours to 00:00 hours the following day
Non-standard timings
The premises may remain open for the above licensable activities from the terminal hour on New Year’s Eve to the commencement time on New Year’s Day.
Conditions
1.1 Alcohol served after 23:00 hours must be ancillary to food.
1.2 No more than seven smokers to be allowed to smoke outside the premise at any one time.
1.3 No vertical drinking after 23;00 hours.
1.4 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.
i. A system shall be in place to maintain the quality of the recorded image and a complete audit trail maintained.
ii. The system will comply with other essential legislation and all signs as required will be clearly displayed.
iii. The system will be maintained and fully operational throughout the hours that the premises are open for any licensable activity.
1.5 There shall be a designated member of staff who can download the images and present them on request by a police officer or other responsible authority with minimum delay.
1.6 Notices shall be prominently displayed at ground floor exits requesting public to respect the local residents and leave the premises and area quietly.
1.7 Notices shall be prominently displayed at any area used for smoking requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and use the area quietly.
1.8 No music or amplified sound shall be generated on the premises to give rise to a nuisance to neighbouring residents.
1.9 Any person permitted to temporarily leave and then re-enter the premises, eg. to smoke, shall not be permitted to take drinks or glass containers with them
1.10 The area immediately outside the premises, shall be swept and or washed, and litter and sweepings collected and stored in accordance with the approved refuse storage arrangements.
1.11 Substantial food and non-intoxicating beverages, including drinking water, shall be available in all parts of the premises where alcohol is sold or supplied for consumption on the premises.
1.12 Waiter/waitress service shall be available throughout the premises at all times it is open to members of the public
1.13 A noise limiter shall be fitted (on the ground floor) to the musical amplification system set at a level determined by and to the satisfaction of an authorised officer of the Environmental Health Service, so as to ensure that no noise nuisance is caused to local residents or businesses.
i. The operational panel of the noise limiter shall then be secured by key or password to the satisfaction of officers from the Environmental Health Service and access shall only be by persons authorised by the Premises Licence holder.
ii. The limiter shall not be altered without prior agreement with the Environmental Health Service.
iii. No alteration or modification to any existing sound system(s) should be effected without prior knowledge of an authorised Officer of the Environmental Health Service.
iv. No additional sound generating equipment shall be used on the premises without being routed through the sound limiter device.
1.14 Staff will monitor the patrons using any smoking area and ensure that they remain within the curtilage of the premises at all times.
1.15 The venue is to provide information on local taxi firms and transport links to patrons leaving the venue.
1.16 A direct telephone for number for the manager at the premises shall be publicly available, and displayed at all times the premises are open. This telephone number is to be made available to residents and businesses in the vicinity upon request.
1.17 Alcohol may be supplied to persons residing in the premises for consumption by such persons and their bona fide guests at any time without restrictions. A list of residents shall be kept at reception and available for inspection by the Responsible Authorities.
1.18 Rooms occupied by unaccompanied children shall have alcohol removed from the mini bar facilities and alcohol shall not be available for purchase with any room service provision
1.19 An incident log shall be kept at the premises, and made available on request to an authorised officer of the Council or the Police. It must be completed within 24 hours of the incident and will record the following:
i. all crimes reported to the venue
ii. all ejections of patrons
iii. any complaints received concerning crime and disorder
iv. any incidents of disorder
v. all seizures of drugs or offensive weapons
vi. any faults in the CCTV system, searching equipment or scanning equipment
vii. any refusal of the sale of alcohol
viii. any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service.
1.20 The reception desk on the ground floor shall be staffed at all times the premises are in operation.
1.21 All windows and external doors shall be kept closed after 23:00 hours, or at any time when regulated entertainment takes place, except for the immediate access and egress of persons.
1.22 The exhibition of film shall be ancillary to other licensable activities throughout the premises.
1.23 A Challenge 25 proof of age scheme shall be operated at the premises where the only acceptable forms of identification are recognised photographic identification such as a driving licence, passport or proof of age card with the PASS Hologram.
1.24 No licensable activities shall take place at the premises until premises licences 20188 and 20096 have been surrendered.
Supporting documents:
- Redchurch St cover report, item 3.2 PDF 132 KB
- Redchurch St Appendices Only, item 3.2 PDF 3 MB
- Submissions Redchurch Townhouse -1, item 3.2 PDF 363 KB
- Submissions Redchurch Townhouse -2, item 3.2 PDF 2 MB
- cecconis all day set menu - 3, item 3.2 PDF 21 KB
- cecconis brunch menu -4, item 3.2 PDF 64 KB
- ceconnis all day menu - 5, item 3.2 PDF 65 KB
- cecconis breakfast menu - 6, item 3.2 PDF 43 KB
- dessert menu - 7, item 3.2 PDF 26 KB
- wine menu - 8, item 3.2 PDF 136 KB
- cocktail menu - 9, item 3.2 PDF 89 KB
- Redchurch St Premises Licences, item 3.2 PDF 506 KB