Agenda, decisions and minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PDF 215 KB Members are reminded to consider the categories of interest, identified in the Code of Conduct for Members to determine: whether they have an interest in any agenda item and any action they should take. For further details, see the attached note from the Monitoring Officer.
Members are also reminded to declare the nature of the interest at the earliest opportunity and the agenda item it relates to. Please note that ultimately it is the Members’ responsibility to identify any interests and also update their register of interest form as required by the Code.
If in doubt as to the nature of an interest, you are advised to seek advice prior the meeting by contacting the Monitoring Officer or Democratic Services. Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Krysten Perry declared a personal interest in items 3.3, Application for a Temporary Event Notice for Mudchute Park and Farm, Pier Street, London E14 3HP on the basis that she had an allotment in Mudchute Farm. However, she had not discussed this application with any interested parties prior to the meeting.
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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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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Additional documents: |
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Additional documents: 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 Italian Graffiti, 124-126 Brick Lane, London E1 6RU. It was noted that objections had been received by Responsible Authorities representing the Licensing Authority, Metropolitan Police and Environmental Health.
It was noted that the previous tenants had gone into liquidation and the license had lapsed hence the reason for a new application.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Adam Shaw, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant explained that they had modified the application and were seeking to mirror the same terms of the previous licence. He explained that the premises was a restaurant and not a bar, it was not alcohol led and offered a table meal service. Mr Shaw stated that the applicant would keep training logs, and accept conditions to limit noise nuisance. With the agreement of the Chair and objectors a supporting document was tabled at the meeting which detailed the amended application with a reduction in hours and a set of proposed conditions.
Members paused for a moment to familiarise themselves with the additional document presented at the meeting.
Members then heard from Ms Lavine Miller-Johnson, Licensing Officer, she explained that the premises was in the Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) and there was no mention in the original application as to how the licensing objectives would be upheld, with no mention of how the outdoor area would be managed and controlled as the previous licensee did not have the outdoor area licensed for food and drinks. She also highlighted that the hours applied for in the amended application were still excessive for weekdays and were beyond the Council’s framework hours. Ms Miller-Johnson said there was no booking system in place and no restrictions on the number of smokers.
Members heard from Mr Ibrahim Elias, Environmental Health Officer, who explained that his objection was based on the excessive hours applied for, especially in a CIZ area as the hours were beyond the Council’s framework hours. He stressed that there were residential premises in close proximity, and if a licence was granted there was a likelihood that there would be noise break out from access and egress. He also commented that the application as it stood did not provide sufficient information as to why this application should be granted, bearing in mind that the premises were in the CIZ.
Members lastly heard from PC Mark Perry, Metropolitan Police who explained that the application as originally set out before its revision was poor, and the Applicant had made no effort to consult with the police prior to the application. However, he did welcome the new hours and the agreement of conditions amongst other things in the revised application. PC Perry highlighted the fact that it was still a new application for licensed premises in the CIZ, therefore the Applicant would need to rebut the presumption against granting an application in the CIZ. He ... view the full minutes text for item 3.1 |
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Additional documents: Minutes: This item was withdrawn by the Applicant prior to the meeting.
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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 Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for Mudchute Park and Farm, Pier Street, London E14 3HP.It was noted that objections had been received by the Police.
It was noted that the TEN was for a small music festival with a live DJ for 24th July from 1pm to 11pm.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Mark Jefferys, Applicant explained that the proposed event would be a safe and successful event for ages between 18-35 to enjoy food and drink, in Mudchute Farm. He said that the event would be on the upper paddock of the farm which was a fenced off area. It was noted that upon entry there would be a search conducted by SIA accredited staff, the entrance and exit point would be on Pier Street away from residential properties. Mr Jefferys explained that they had support from the farm itself, and he and his team had over four years of experience in the events industry and work in collaboration with well known artists. He was confident that they would deliver a successful event. He then referred Members to the supporting documents contained in the supplemental agenda which included risk assessments and policies and plans that would be in place for the event. Mr Jefferys concluded that he was happy to work with the Council during this event.
PC Mark Perry, Metropolitan Police said that the event was to be a music festival for 18-25 year olds. He was concerned that the police had not been contacted in advance of the application. He said that he had no confidence in the Applicant and was of the view that the risk assessment documents submitted were not specific to the event.
PC Perry questioned where the event had been advertised, who would be attending, had the DJs been vetted to find out about their experience, their fan followings etc. Also concerns were raised as to how age groups attending, and potential for alcohol and drugs issues would be monitored. He also expressed concern that people would be preloading on alcohol before attending the festival and what measures were in place to prevent public nuisance.
Further concerns were raised, that if the TEN application was to be granted, the Sub-Committee could not impose any conditions on it, hence there would be nothing to hold the Applicant to account for any issues arising at the event in relation to the licensing objectives. The Sub-Committee were urged to refuse the application.
In response to questions from Members the following was noted;
- That there would be one member of first aid staff and three medical staff on site. - There would be six SIA accredited security staff on duty. - Security staff would be at the entrance to the site. - That tickets were sold electronically and in advance of the event. - The event was not advertised externally, only ... view the full minutes text for item 3.3 |
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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: Nil items.
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