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: No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were declared.
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To note the rules of procedure which are attached for information. Additional documents: Minutes: The Rules of Procedure were noted by the Sub-Committee.
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 244 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committees held on 9th and 23rd July 2019.
Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committees held on 9 and 23 July 2019 were agreed as a correct record of proceedings.
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Additional documents: Minutes: The Sub-Committee was advised that the Applicant was not present at the meeting and it had not been in contact with Democratic Services or Licensing Services. It was noted that the notification letter was sent to the Applicant ten working days before the meeting via 1st class post and via email. The agenda was also sent five working days before the meeting via 1st class post and via email. Despite these correspondences, no communication had been received from the Applicant.
Members adjourned the meeting to allow the Applicant to attend. A telephone call was also made to the Applicant, however, there was no response. Members were satisfied that sufficient notice of the meeting was given to the Applicant and noted that the Applicant had made no contact with any of the relevant officers. The Sub-Committee decided to consider the application in the Applicant’s absence.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Lavine Miller-Johnson, Licensing Officer, introduced the report, which detailed the application for a new premise licence for Papa John’s, 1A Westward Parade, Pepper Street, London E14 9DZ. It was noted that there was already an existing licence at the premises. It was further noted that there were objections from officers representing the Metropolitan Police, Environmental Health and the Licensing Authority.
In the absence of the Applicant, Members of the Sub-Committee noted and considered the written application contained in the agenda.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Officer, referred to her representation on page 78 of the agenda and explained the potential impact of the noise that was likely to occur during the noise sensitive hours that had been applied for. She confirmed that there were residents in close proximity and believed that customers of the premises were likely to cause disturbance to local residents. She explained that there was not sufficient information in the operating schedule to show how the Applicant would promote the four licensing objectives and therefore suggested that the application be refused.
Members heard next from Ms Samantha Neale, Licencing Officer, who suggested that the licensed hours be reduced and further conditions imposed to strengthen the licence, if granted. She drew Members attention to her representation on pages 83 and 84 of the agenda, which detailed the proposed amendments. It was noted that the premises was in a residential area and the proposed conditions in the operating schedule were not sufficiently robust to promote the licensing objectives. Ms Neale believed that reduced hours and the addition of a condition to prohibit idling of delivery vehicles would help alleviate noise concerns.
Members also heard from PC Mark Perry, Police Licensing Officer, who agreed with Ms Cadzow’s representation and emphasised the fact that the Applicant had not turned up to the hearing and not responded to any of the officer objections. He believed the application did not have sufficient information and therefore suggested that the application be refused.
In response to questions from Members, the following was noted:
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Application for a New Premises Licence for Mailinda, 62 Mellish Sreet, London E14 8NS PDF 183 KB Additional documents: Minutes: This item was withdrawn by the Applicant prior to the meeting.
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Additional documents: Minutes: The Sub-Committee was advised that the Applicant was not present at the meeting and it had not been in contact with Democratic Services or Licensing Services. It was noted that the notification letter was sent to the Applicant ten working days before the meeting via 1st class post and via email. The agenda was also sent five working days before the meeting via 1st class post and via email. Despite these correspondences, no communication had been received from the Applicant.
Upon receiving this information, the Sub-Committee decided to consider the application in the Applicant’s absence.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Lavine Miller-Johnson, Licensing Officer, introduced the report, which detailed the application for a new premise licence for Nomadic Community Gardens, Fleet Street Hill, London E1 5ES. It was noted that there were objections from Officers representing Environmental Health and the Licensing Authority and local residents.
In the absence of the Applicant, the Members considered the written application contained in the agenda pack. It was noted the Applicant was seeking a licence to sell alcohol to cover the cost of the running the garden.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer, referred to his representation on pages 251-258 of the agenda and confirmed the number of complaints that had been received about this venue and the types of disturbances experienced by residents. He detailed the complaint history and stated that the licensing objectives would be undermined if the application was granted.
Members heard next from Ms Cadzow, who referred to her statement on page 264 of the agenda and raised concerns about the likely effect of live and recorded music which would be authorised between 08:00 hours and 23:00 hours if the application was granted. She also referred to the noise complaints received about the venue and confirmed that Environmental Health continues to receive complaints of noise and public nuisance.
Members also heard from Dr David Knight and Mr David Spurring, local residents, who expressed concerns about the crime, anti-social behaviour and noise disturbance that is experienced as a result of the Nomadic Community Gardens. They expressed concerns at the close proximity of the Gardens to residential homes and the children’s playground area and noted that there were no toilet facilities at the venue. They confirmed that they had made efforts to communicate with the operators of the Gardens but these efforts had been unsuccessful. Members also noted the strong concerns about the drug use and anti-social behaviour in the area.
In response to questions from members, the following was noted:
- Temporary Event Notice applications for the venue have been granted but residents have not been notified of these events. - There were no gardening projects currently running at the venue. - There was an increase in graffiti and live music events at the venue. - There were high levels of anti-social behaviour and public nuisance. - Although the Applicant had not applied for live/recorded music, if sale of alcohol licence is ... view the full minutes text for item 4.3 |
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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.
Minutes: The Chair agreed to extend the decision deadlines for the following applications;
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