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To note the rules of procedure which are attached for information. Additional documents: Minutes: The rules of procedure were noted.
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 245 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 1st June 2021.
Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 1st June 2021 were agreed and approved as a correct record.
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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer introduced the report which detailed the application for a variation of the premises licence for Iberian Connections, 2-10 Ezra Street, London, E2 7RH. It was noted that objections had been received from local residents.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Conor Pearson, on behalf of his father, the Applicant, explained that the premises was an oyster bar, and had been operating for many years now and has held a premises licence for sale of alcohol for over 10 years. The premises licence permits them to trade on Sundays only, from 8am to 3pm. It was noted that alcohol was an ancillary to the food offerings available at the store. Mr Pearson described the developing area, the history of the premises and its specific location and business demand from his customers.
It was noted that 12 temporary event notices (TENs) had been given over the past three months and all have been successful with no complaints or problems which had been a clear demonstration that the hours applied for had been working well with no issues. He also offered conditions to help regulate the licence and alleviate the concerns raised by the residents. It was noted that longer hours could have been applied for, but the variation of hours was only to 5pm, which was very moderate and considerate towards residents and neighbours.
Mr Pearson then addressed the objections raised by the local residents and was of the view that the concerns raised were not specific to his premises as the anti-social behaviour etc that is described occurs later on in the evenings on weekdays and weekends, when the premises itself is not open. He stated that there was a group of residents who are objecting to every application as part of a mission group. He concluded that there were no objections from responsible authorities and no reported incidents associated with the premises, and stated that the premises did not contribute to the issues and concerns that had been raised by local residents.
Members then heard from Mr Christopher Sheppard, a resident, who explained that he had lived in Ezra street for 32 years and lived 20 metres from the premises and stated that he was not part of any group but expressing an individual opinion. He expressed his love for the premises and for the area but also expressed his concern over how saturated the area had become with the increase in licensed premises. He said Ezra Street had become a hotspot destination full of drinking establishments. Mr Sheppard said that there were currently no issues with the premises but it was likely to become more alcohol led if the application was to be granted. He described examples of public nuisance and anti-social behaviour which usually start after 8pm, causing sleep disturbance and noise nuisance etc and this was not in isolation as other residents were also suffering as result of the increase in drinking establishments.
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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 Travel Goods, 79 Wentworth Street, London, E1 7TD.It was noted that objections had been received from officers representing the Licensing Authority and Environmental Health. It was noted that the application was for a ground floor and basement, bar and restaurant.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Barry Holland, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant, explained this application fit the exceptional rules for granting an application within the cumulative impact zone (CIZ). It was a small premises, with a capacity of 50 and was a food led premises with no regulated entertainment. He said that a robust set of conditions had been agreed with the police and emphasised the premises was not a pub but a restaurant. He then highlighted the benefits of the premises, and the applicant’s experiences of operating other licensed premises. Mr Holland was of the view that a premises licence would not adversely affect the area as no residents had objected.
The Sub-Committee then heard from Mr Andy Newman, Independent Licensing Consultant who referred to his report contained in the supplemental agenda and upon his findings agreed with the conditions suggested by the police. He also said that the premises was a small food led premises and would be well managed and that the surrounding venues gave a positive impression of the area and would welcome the availability for such a venue in the area.
Members then heard from Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer, who explained that the premise was in the CIZ where there were high levels of anti-social behaviour. She welcomed the reduction in hours and stated that if it was a restaurant then why was there a need for sale of alcohol for both on and off sales of alcohol. She accepted that the premises was a small premises but believed that it could cause a disturbance to local residents nearby. She highlighted that residents lived directly opposite the premises and to the rear and side of the premises. Ms Driver also highlighted that the plans included tables and chairs outside the premises for dining but a closing of time of 11pm for the outdoor area was too late which would likely to cause disturbance to neighbouring residents. She also raised concerns as to why there was a need for a private dining room area.
Members also heard from Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health, who referred to her representation on page 169 of the agenda and stated that there was a great likelihood of disturbance to residential properties at the noise sensitive hours sought, with particular consideration to the fact the premises was in the CIZ. She also believed that there was insufficient information in the operating schedule on how they would promote the licensing objectives.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That the premises would be a fine dining restaurant, and staff would ... view the full minutes text for item 4.2 |
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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 Hyatt Place London City East Black Lion House 45 Whitechapel Road London E1 1DU. It was noted that objections had been received from an officer representing the Licensing Authority. It was noted that the premises was a hotel and had a terrace bar on the 9th floor.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Leo Charalambides, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant, briefly gave a background of the hotel and the owners. He explained that there would be no off-sales and the licence was merely for hotel guests. He said the hotel had 280 rooms with a capacity for 600 people. He explained that the restaurant had a capacity for 163 and would be used primarily by hotel guests. He referred Members to the floorplan on page 257 of the agenda and described the layout of the premises. He said that there would be no advertising for the bar and restaurant and were not looking to attract members of the public as it was for hotel guests and their personal guests. Mr Charalambides acknowledged that the premises was in the Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) but emphasised that the nature of the premises was different to those in the surrounding area and that the premises was not alcohol-led and any licensable activities would primarily be for guests only. It was noted that six venues in the local vicinity had closed down during the pandemic or changed nature of use.
Mr Charalambides concluded that there were security staff in place, there would be no off-sales, no cause for anti-social behaviour, did not envisage customers leaving in high spirits as they would be having a drink and then going into their rooms to sleep. He emphasised that this venue was good for the community, bringing in tourist and trade and the Applicant’s would look to employ people from the local community.
Members then heard from Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer. She briefly explained that the premises was in the CIZ, she appreciated that there would be no off sales but still had concerns that this would be an additional premises in the CIZ area which already experiences high levels of public nuisance. It was noted that the hotel bar would be available 24 hour for guests.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That there would be three reception staff on duty in the reception area in additional to SIA security staff. - There would be full CCTV camera coverage of the premises, lifts would also have CCTV, with full facial recognition. - That the bar would be fully staffed at all times and measures would be in place so that if any issues were to occur, culprits would be able to be identified easily. - That there would be good selection of food offering at the restaurant - There would be no advertising ... view the full minutes text for item 4.3 |
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EXTENSION OF DECISION DEADLINE: LICENSING ACT 2003 The Sub Committee may be requested to extend the decision deadline for applications to be considered at forthcoming meetings due to the volume of applications requiring a hearing. Where necessary, details will be provided at the meeting.
Additional documents: Minutes: Members agreed to extend the decision deadlines for the applications below to the dates stated; Licensing applications were extended due to the impact of the pandemic, and were adjourned under regulation 11 of the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005, it was in the public interest to do so, and did not require representation from parties to the applications.
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