Agenda, decisions and minutes
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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.
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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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Application for a New Premises Licence for The Gate, 27 Commercial Road, London E1 1LD PDF 347 KB Additional documents: Minutes: This item was resolved prior to the hearing.
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Sugoi JPN Ltd, Unit 2 Arch 7 Gales Garden, London E1 6BG. It was noted that an objection had been received by the Licensing Authority.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Felipe Preece, Applicant explained that he had international business experience and had worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry. He said that this premises would be specialising in Japanese-Latin food. It was noted that Mr Preece had a Personal Licence and was also the proposed Designated Premises Supervisor. He said that there had been no complaints since they had been open.
Mr Preece explained that it was a takeaway delivery service only and there would be no eating facilities on the premises. He further explained that there would be no noise/vibration emanating from the premises. It was noted that there was several kitchens operating from the arches, and the premises approximately had 200 orders a week. It was noted that the Applicant had good relations with the owners with from Old St Brewery and together had made their own beer and therefore it was proposed to only sell the company own branded beer as part of the menu. It was also noted that alcohol would only be sold ancillary to a meal being ordered.
Mr Preece explained that age restricted products would have stickers on and the age restrictions was also on the website. It was also noted that there were CCTV cameras in operation 24 hours a day and there was a security officer on duty during the night.
Members then heard from Ms Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer, representing the Licensing Authority, she gave a brief summary of the Cumulative Impact Policy and explained that there was no explanation in the application on how the applicant would promote the licensing objectives and how the premises would not negatively impact the area. She said that there were 35 kitchens in the arches and therefore there would be a lot of delivery drivers coming in and out. She explained that there was no reference in the application whether the alcohol would be ancillary to a meal or there would be age restrictions/verifications. There had been no mention of the deliveries drivers and what process they would follow. It was noted that it was a residential area and had residents living close by. Ms Holland concluded by raising the general concerns that had been raised in relation to the arches, such as noise, disturbance and dangerous driving by the drivers.
It was noted that regardless of a licence being granted, the applicant could still continue to sell and deliver food up until 11pm. Ms Holland stated that the Applicant had failed to address any of the concerns and therefore the application should be refused.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- The applicant referred to other units in the arches that had ... view the full minutes text for item 3.2 |
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Additional documents: Minutes: This item was adjourned and will be considered at a future Licensing Sub Committee 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 that required extension.
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