Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
Venue: MP 702, Town Hall, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG
Contact: Antoinette Duhaney, Democratic Services Tel: 020 7364 4120, E-mail: antoinette.duhaney@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST PDF 67 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: No declarations were made.
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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 126 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee meetings held on 25.10.16, 10.01.17, 14.02.17, 28.02.17 & 14.03.17.
Additional documents:
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Licensing Objectives · Crime and Disorder · Public Nuisance
Representations · Local residents
Additional documents:
Minutes: In attendance Andrew Woods (applicant’s legal representative) Patrick Harrison, Poplar HARCA (applicant) BabuBahattacherjee, Poplar HARCA (applicant)
This hearing was reconvened on 25th April 2017. The previous hearing on 14th February 2017 was adjourned to allow the applicant to provide further clarification and/or propose further conditions in respect of:
· Appropriate hours for the sale of alcohol · Operation of Challenge 21 or Challenge 25 Policies · The segregation of licensed and unlicensed activities · Entrance and Egress from the premises · Staffing levels · Measures to ensure that no alcohol is taken outside the premises · Supervision of young children when licensed activity is taking place · Risk assessment arrangements
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:
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 representations on behalf of the applicant and written presentations from objectors with particular regard to the licensing objections of prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm.
The Sub Committee noted that since the adjournment of the previous hearing, the applicants had met with residents, six Temporary Event Notices had been granted and that these events had run smoothly without any complaints or concerns being raised. It was also noted that the applicant had proposed conditions to address the concerns raised by Members and objectors at the previous hearing and that none of the objectors who had attended the previous hearing were in attendance at this reconvened hearing.
Members noted that the patio area would be used by a maximum of 15 smokers at a time and this would be offered as an additional condition to those stated in writing and the applicants further offered a condition to lock the door in the partition wall during non-compatible uses of the different parts of the premises. The applicant’s offer to display a colour plan setting out the hours of use for the different areas was also noted.
There was agreement to amend condition 15, deleting all words after the word ‘premises’.
Decision
The Sub Committee was satisfied that the conditions proposed by the applicant had addressed the concerns raised by objectors and Members and would promote the Licensing Objectives particularly in respect of the prevention of public nuisance and protection of children from harm.
Accordingly, the Sub Committee unanimously
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for Poplar Union, 2 Cotall Street, London, E14 6TL be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:
Hours premises is open to the public: · Monday to Saturday from 08:00hrs to 23:00hrs · Sunday from 09:00hrs to 21:00hrs
Hours for ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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Additional documents: 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:
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 4.2 |
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Licensing Act 2003: Variation to Premises Licence for Agah, 43 Commercial Street, E1 6BD PDF 103 KB Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED – That the application for a Premises License Variation for Agah, 43 Commercial Street, E1 6BD, be DEFERRED to allow the applicant to provide further information on measures to rebut the presumption that the application will impact on the Cumulative Impact Zone.
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Licensing Objectives · Public Safety · Crime and Disorder · Public Nuisance
Representations by: Metropolitan Police, Environmental Protection (Noise Team)
Additional documents: Minutes: Application withdrawn.
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