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Licensing Act 2003: Application for a Time Limited Premises Licence for The London Shuffleboard Club, 1 Chance Street, London E1 6JT
Meeting: 25/04/2017 - Licensing Sub Committee (Item 4)
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Decision:
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 has carefully considered all of the evidence before them and considered written and verbal representation from the applicant and objectors with particular regard to the licensing objections of prevention of public nuisance and the prevention of crime and disorder.
The Sub Committee heard that this was a time limited application until 2020. The Sub Committee heard from the applicant that Shuffleboard was a passive game played on the floor or a special table using sticks to slide discs across a flat surface. The application was for the table version. There would be persons to a table. The applicant stated that he had run shuffleboard events at another premise very successfully and the responsible authorities had responded positively to this application. He advised that in 2016 table shuffleboard had a time limited licence at Truman Brewery which is in the Cumulative Impact Zone and there were no complaints there. The premises were described as a ‘discreet venue’ with no foyer or area to congregate, which was not providing late night refreshment and could accommodate a maximum of 28 patrons at any one time with staggered arrival and departure times. The numbers involved would be negligible to the CIZ and would be tied to the activity of shuffleboard so for a limited audience.
The Sub Committee also heard oral representations from an objector regarding the impact of the premises on the Cumulative Impact Zone. The Objector stated that he had yet to be convinced that the increased footfall in the area would not impact on the potential for increased noise disturbance and anti-social behaviour outside the premises, particularly in Chance Street and Whitby Street.
Decision
The Sub Committee noted the applicant’s clarification that there was no need for patrons loitering/waiting outside the premises as the majority of bookings (approximately 95%) were made in advance and patrons were granted immediate access. It was also noted that at least one SIA registered member of Security Staff would be on the premises during opening hours. The Sub Committee further noted that a ticketing system would be in place and that alcohol would only be served to those who could provide proof of a valid booking/ticket. Furthermore, a maximum of 5 patrons wishing to smoke at any one time, would be directed away from the premises towards Bethnal Green Road.
The Sub Committee was satisfied that the conditions offered by the applicant largely addressed the concerns raised by objectors and Members and would promote the Licensing Objectives particularly in respect of the prevention ... view the full decision text for item 4
Minutes:
In attendance
Graham Hawkins (applicant)
Robin Felgett (JAG)
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 has carefully considered all of the evidence before them and considered written and verbal representation from the applicant and objectors with particular regard to the licensing objections of prevention of public nuisance and the prevention of crime and disorder.
The Sub Committee heard that this was a time limited application until 2020. The Sub Committee heard from the applicant that Shuffleboard was a passive game played on the floor or a special table using sticks to slide discs across a flat surface. The application was for the table version. There would be 4 persons to a table. The applicant stated that he had run shuffleboard events at another premise very successfully and the responsible authorities had responded positively to this application. He advised that in 2016 table shuffleboard had a time limited licence at Truman Brewery which is in the Cumulative Impact Zone and there were no complaints there. The premises were described as a ‘discreet venue’ with no foyer or area to congregate, which was not providing late night refreshment and could accommodate a maximum of 28 patrons at any one time with staggered arrival and departure times. The numbers involved would be negligible to the CIZ and would be tied to the activity of shuffleboard so for a limited audience.
The Sub Committee also heard oral representations from an objector regarding the impact of the premises on the Cumulative Impact Zone. The Objector stated that he had yet to be convinced that the increased footfall in the area would not impact on the potential for increased noise disturbance and anti-social behaviour outside the premises, particularly in Chance Street and Whitby Street.
Decision
The Sub Committee noted the applicant’s clarification that there was no need for patrons loitering/waiting outside the premises as the majority of bookings (approximately 95%) were made in advance and patrons were granted immediate access. It was also noted that at least one SIA registered member of Security Staff would be on the premises during opening hours. The Sub Committee further noted that a ticketing system would be in place and that alcohol would only be served to those who could provide proof of a valid booking/ticket. Furthermore, a maximum of 5 patrons wishing to smoke at any one time, would be directed away from the premises towards Bethnal Green Road.
The Sub Committee was satisfied that the conditions offered by the applicant largely addressed the concerns raised by objectors and Members and would promote ... view the full minutes text for item 4
Meeting: 28/03/2017 - Licensing Sub Committee (Item 7)
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Decision:
The Sub Committee agreed having sought Legal advice, that upon request from Mr Hawkins (applicant’s representative) that the Application for a Time Limited Premises Licence for the London Shuffleboard Club, 1 Chance Street, London, E1 6JT be adjourned due to a medical emergency.
Minutes:
The Sub Committee agreed having sought Legal advice, that upon request from Mr Hawkins (applicant’s representative) that the Application for a Time Limited Premises Licence for the London Shuffleboard Club, 1 Chance Street, London, E1 6JT be adjourned due to a medical emergency.