Agenda, decisions and minutes
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Contact: Simmi Yesmin, Senior Democratic Services Officer Tel: 020 7364 4120, E-mail: simmi.yesmin@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST PDF 117 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 interests 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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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 Faizah Mini-Market, 2 Old Montague Street, London E1 5NG. It was noted that objections had been received by the Licensing Authority and Environmental Health.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohammed Chowdhury, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant explained that a similar application was submitted last year which was refused by a Licensing Sub Committee due to the lack of consultation with the Police and local hostels nearby. He then referred to pages 57-61 of the agenda, copies of correspondences that were sent to responsible authorities and local hostels consulting them on the application proposed. Mr Chowdhury said that they had only received a response from the Police who suggested conditions which have been accepted. He referred Members to page 50-51 of the agenda and said that the premises would have no impact on the cumulative impact zone (CIZ) and his basis for this was the fact that crime statistics were lower in 2012 prior to the CIZ being introduced compared to 2015 where the levels were higher and the CIZ had been in place.
It was noted that the hours had been reduced to the Council’s Framework Hours due to concerns from Environmental Health. It was further noted that local residents had signed petition letters expressing their support for the application. Mr Chowdhury concluded that the applicant was a responsible and experienced man and would maintain and uphold the licensing objectives.
Members then heard from Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer. He explained that his objection was based on the fact that the premises was in the CIZ and reducing the hours to the Council’s framework hours did not automatically mean an application would be granted. It was based on evidence and despite the slightly reduced hours, the licensing objectives would still be undermined.
Mr Ali stated that there were no complaints against the premises but that was because there was currently no licence in place. He suggested that the applicant could have applied for Temporary Event Notices to demonstrate they could run licensable activities without adding to the cumulative impact before applying for a licence. He concluded by explaining that business need and customer demand were not licensing considerations, and therefore the petition signed by customers should be given little or no weight when making the decision.
Members also heard from Ms Nicola Cadzow who expressed similar concerns to Mr Ali. She acknowledged the applicant’s willingness to reduce hours, but mentioned that the Applicant had not contacted her about what measures would be in place to address public nuisance, especially noise disturbance, and therefore she was not satisfied with the operating schedule.
In response to questions the following was noted;
1. That the applicant had accepted conditions suggested by the Police 2. That the local hostels, had been contacted but have had no response back from them. 3. That the application was for ... view the full minutes text for item 3.1 |
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Application for a New Premises Licence for (Make It Group) 5 Hancok Road, London E3 3DA PDF 354 KB 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 Make It Group, 5 Hancock Road, London E3 3DA. It was noted that an objection had been received by a local resident.
At the request of Chair, Mr Barnaby Sutton, Company Director, explained that the complaint that had been referred to in the objection was in relation to a private event, with invited guests only. He explained that the company was a work space provider for the creative industry. It was for young creators, an affordable start up platform. It was noted that the company previously had a premises in Swan Wharf which had a licence for 5 years, there were no complaints at that premises and they had a close relationship with the landlord and residents.
Mr Sutton highlighted that event space would be hired out for community programmes once a month, free of charge. The licence would be used for community focussed events and exhibitions. There was no bar area or designated drinking space.
It was noted that the objector was not present at the meeting, and it was confirmed by Democratic Services that all correspondence had been sent out to the objector. Therefore Members noted and considered the written objection contained in the agenda.
In response to questions the following was noted;
1.0That the venue had recently opened in July 2019 and was unable to name the local community groups/clubs that they would be working with. 2.0That the complaint was made in relation to a private event, it was a very hot day in July, the windows and doors had been left open and a music system was hired in. Therefore the level of music was not set and this would not happen again. 3.0That there was no intention of playing music at future events. 4.0That there were three points of entry and exits to help with egress, and the applicant could also have security at the door to manage this. 5.0That there were 30 guest car parking spaces, and 80% of studios had already been occupied and therefore do not envisage any overspills during egress.
Members adjourned again at 7.05pm for deliberations and reconvened at 7.25pm.
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 merits. The Chair confirmed that the Sub-Committee had carefully considered all of the evidence before them including the written objection contained in the agenda pack and the oral representations from the Applicant’s Representative present at the meeting.
The Sub-Committee was satisfied ... view the full minutes text for item 3.2 |
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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.
Minutes: The Chair agreed to extend the decision deadlines for the following applications;
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