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 disclosable pecuniary interests made.
Councillor Mohammed Pappu declared a personal interest on item 3.1, Application for a new premises licence for Balobashar B2B Pool Lounge & Café, 9-13 Osborn Street, London E1 6TD on the basis that he had visited the premises. However, he confirmed that he had not discussed this application with any parties prior to the hearing. There was therefore no reason for Councillor Pappu to recuse himself from hearing this application.
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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 Balobashar B2B Pool Lounge & Café, First Floor, 9-13 Osborn Street, London E1 6TD. It was noted that objections had been received by the Licensing Authority, Environmental Health and the Metropolitan Police.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohammed Hafiz, Applicant explained that he had lived in the borough since 1970, as a child went to the schools in the Brick Lane area, and has lived, worked and been brought up in the borough.
He explained that his premises catered for older members of the community and the second generation of migrant families. He explained that he had been at the premises since 2000 which he has been operating for the past 19 years catering to the demands of night workers. He explained that it had first started off selling small snacks, and over the years due to demand, he now provides full meals. He explained that serving his customers was his main aim and purpose. He continued to express his passion and love of providing and serving his customers and the community. It was noted that there was no signage for the premises, there was no advertising, and custom was through word of mouth only.
He assured the Sub Committee that the premises provided a family friendly environment, that there would be no noise nuisance emanating from the premises, and that there would just be background music and customers talking to each other.
He explained that the business owners occupying the ground floor were using the same business concept as his business which is based on the 1st floor. He concluded that he was happy to fulfil any security requirements and any other requirements that officers/Council wanted to impose.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer explained the grounds for his representations. He explained the Applicant had not mentioned anything on the impact of the Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) and how he would rebut the presumption against granting a licensing application relating to premises in a CIZ. It was noted that the application sought late night refreshments until 5am, so technically if granted the premises could operate 24 hours.
Mr Ali then briefly went through the history of the premises and explained that there had been three complaints that the premises had been trading without a licence. Two visits were made and warning letters sent advising the Applicant that he required a licence to serve late night refreshments. Officers undertook a test purchase and visited the premises on the 1st June 2019 and purchased hot food after 23:00 hours. It was noted that the Applicant was present and had served the Officers. Mr Hafiz was cautioned and the offence was currently being investigated.
Mr Ali stated that the application should be refused. However if Members were minded to grant the application, then conditions should be imposed and referred to ... 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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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: There were no decision deadlines to extend.
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