Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST PDF 64 KB To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992. See attached note from the Monitoring Officer.
Minutes: There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interest.
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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 115 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 16th & 19th December 2015 and 8th January 2015.
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Minutes: The minutes of the Licensing Sub Committees held on 16th & December 2014 and 8th January 2015 were agreed and approved as a correct record.
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Additional documents: 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 The Horn of Plenty, 36 Globe Road, London E1 4DU. It was noted that there had been objections from Local Residents, and Ward Councillors. It was further noted that there was a licence in place at the premises previously however it was surrendered on 31st July 2014 by the previous owner. This application was a new application by new operators.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Egil Johansen, Applicant, gave Members a brief summary of his experiences, he said that he ran a similar pub in Homerton called the Kenton where he operates a zero tolerance policy to drugs and anti-social behaviour. He explained how he had transformed the pub around from what it previously was and in the 6 years of doing so he had won 4 awards including ‘Best Pub’ and ‘Best New Comer’. He explained that he would like to do the same with the Horn of Plenty, apply the same management style and in time change the perception of the premises.
Members then heard from Mr Grant Whitlock, Applicant, who explained that they wished to make the Horn of Plenty similar to the Kenton, by providing substantial food, having quiz nights, theme nights etc. he explained that having had consultation with the Police and Environmental Health the hours in the application had been reduced and would now make the small courtyard into a smoking area for patrons. It was also noted that they would install a noise limiter, allow no smoking or drinking outside the premises, would not empty bottles or rubbish between the hours of 10pm and 8am, would install CCTV cameras and keep the pub area well lit in order to deter anti-social behaviour and have zero tolerance to drugs.
Members then invited the objectors to make their submissions, Mr Adam Holmes-Davies, local resident explained that a licence for this premises would undermine the licensing objectives of public nuisance and crime and disorder. He explained that the premises was 20ft from the Care Home and wished there to be restrictive conditions to regulate it the licence. He explained that the previous landlords used to leave doors open so noise was audible from resident’s homes and suggested that doors should be kept shut except when in use for access and egress.
Mr Holmes-Davies also expressed general concerns that the pavement was narrow and there should be a limit on the number of smokers allowed to stand outside at any one time. He acknowledged that the Kenton Pub was a good pub, however this premises was located in a more densely populated area and very close to residential properties. Mr Holmes-Davies concluded by asking how the Applicant’s would monitor that drinks aren’t taken out and number of smokers are limited.
Members then heard from Cllr Amy Whitelock-Gibbs, Ward Councillor, she stated that she and local residents were ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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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 Batty Langley’s, 12-14 Folgate Street, London E1 6BX. It was noted that there had been an objection from one local resident.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Douglas Blain, Chairman of Batty Langley’s acknowledged the concerns of the local resident, Ms Olwen Evans. He explained that initially the development included Ms Evans’s home, however now the premises is next to her home. He explained that they were experienced hoteliers and ran a small chain of luxury and exclusive hotels. It was noted that they had never received a complaint, the hotel had 29 bedrooms, 3 sitting rooms, entry to the hotel was limited, drinks would be for private consumption and served in bedrooms, that there was no bar, no cocktails on the menu and they would not take large bookings or conferences.
It was noted that Ms Evans had been shown around the hotel. Mr Blain further explained that they would not promote or encourage sales of alcohol and this was an ancillary to the hotel experience. He explained that access to the terrace was via the bedroom it was attached to and the room could only be accessed via booking of the room. It was further noted that the courtyard on the ground floor could only be accessed via reception and had a capacity for two people.
Mr Blain concluded that the premises was a luxury and exclusive hotel, attracting good customers, who have a serious purpose usually for rest and recuperation after meetings with average costs of £300 per night.
Members then heard from Ms Olwen Evans, resident objector she accepted that the premises was a well-run and exclusive hotel. She did not object to the hotel, however had concerns of alcohol and smoking outside on the terrace. She stated that this would cause extreme noise nuisance as it was very close to her living room and bedroom.
She stated that apart from guests of the hotel there will also be visitors frequenting the premises which could lead to further noise nuisance. She explained that the bedroom terrace was next to her bedroom and people would drink and smoke and could potentially cause nuisance until 1am.
She suggested that there should be conditions imposed with no drinking or smoking outside on the terrace. She stated that there were 7 other residential properties overlooking the hotel and would all be affected. Ms Evans concluded that she wished to have a good relationship with the owners but has concerns over the use of terrace for drinking and smoking.
There were no questions from Members.
Members retired to consider their decision at 8.15.pm and reconvened at 8.20pm.
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.
Consideration
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT THE CHAIR CONSIDERS URGENT Minutes: There was no other business considered urgent.
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