Agenda, decisions and minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PDF 214 KB Members are reminded to consider the categories of interest, identified in the Code of Conduct for Members to determine: whether they have an interest in any agenda item and any action they should take. For further details, see the attached note from the Monitoring Officer.
Members are also reminded to declare the nature of the interest at the earliest opportunity and the agenda item it relates to. Please note that ultimately it is the Members’ responsibility to identify any interests and also update their register of interest form as required by the Code.
If in doubt as to the nature of an interest, you are advised to seek advice prior the meeting by contacting the Monitoring Officer or Democratic Services. Additional documents: 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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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Additional documents: |
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Brand Events/Veg in the Park, Victoria Park, Grove Road, London E3 5TB. It was noted that an objection had been received by a local resident.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Neil Levene, Applicant, explained that the event was a three day food and music festival celebrating high-end vegan and vegetarian food from nation’s leading chefs. He explained that on a Sunday, the event would finish by 7pm and the additional time applied for was to allow flexibility if any acts overran etc.
He briefly explained that he had 20 years of experience of facilitating indoor and outdoor events. They had been running the pub in the park event for the past four years around the country and this would be a similar concept but offering vegetarian food. It was noted that tickets would be sold online and in advance of the event and they would be expecting two-three thousand people to attend the event. Mr Levene explained that there would be food stalls set up by well known chefs and restaurants from around the country, people would be trying and sampling food and drinks from different stalls and listening to live music at the end of the evening. He explained that Brand Events was a well known company and have been running events successfully for years with no complaints or review applications. Mr Levene concluded that he had tried to get in touch with the objector to address her concerns however has not had a response. It was noted that the conditions agreed with responsible authorities would help alleviate the concerns that had been raised by the objector.
In response to questions it was noted that, the event would only be held once government guidance allowed for such events to take place and any event would be in accordance with the social distancing rules that would be required at the time.
In the absence of the objector the written objection contained in the agenda pack was noted and considered by the Sub Committee.
Decision
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 and heard oral representations made by the Applicant’s present at the meeting, it was noted that the objector was not present at the meeting and therefore the written objection contained in the agenda pack was noted and considered in the absence of the objector ... view the full minutes text for item 3.1 |
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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a variation of the premises licence for Dirty Bones, 1 Club Row, London E1 6JX. It was noted that objections had been received on behalf of the Licensing Authority and Environmental Health.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Thomas O’Maoileion, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant, stated that the variation application related to the premise licence no. 19991 on page 109 of the agenda and should the variation be granted, the applicant would surrender premises licence no. 21557 detailed on page 121.
Mr O’Maoileion explained that the application was in three parts;
· Firstly to amend the wording of the non-standard timings for new years eve which there were no objections to by the Responsible Authorities.
· Secondly to remove the conditions regarding no off sales, this was to allow off sales for delivery and takeaway services which would be sold in sealed containers. This would be subject to all appropriate age verification checks before and on delivery.
· Thirdly to extend the licensing hours to 1am, it was noted that if granted the hours would not be used until next year once government restrictions were lifted.
Mr O’Maoileion said that taking into policy considerations balanced by early closing times, staggered approach, dispersal policy and no use of outside area this would not negatively impact on the cumulative impact zone (CIZ).
Mr O’Maoileion stated that there would be no regulated entertainment, there was a refuse collection in place to deal with issues of litter and waste. There was no representation from the police or local residents and there was no history of complaints related to the premises.
Members then heard from Corrine Holland, Licensing Officer who stated that she had no objection to the changing of the wording for non-standard timings. She did suggest that there be a condition not to allow drinks to be consumed outside the premises.
Ms Holland explained that the premises is advertised as a restaurant and cocktail bar offering DJ music on Friday and Saturday evenings. If the later hours are granted it is likely that customers will consume more alcohol than they currently would prior to leaving for the evening or customers would stop here after leaving other premises on their way home which can lead to alcohol fuelled Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB). She explained that the premises was in the Cumulative Impact Zone where the licensing authority policy is to refuse an application unless the applicant can demonstrate there was exceptional circumstances to granting it. Ms Holland stated that the applicant had not made any reference to the premises being in the CIZ within the operating schedule and not offered any additional conditions to address this whilst requesting increased hours and outside drinking.
Members also heard from Paul Murphy, Environmental Health Officer speaking on behalf of Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Officer and briefly explained that the application failed to comply with the objective of the ... view the full minutes text for item 3.2 |
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Application for a New Premises Licence for (Alcotraz), 212 Brick Lane, London E1 6SA PDF 358 KB Additional documents: Minutes: This item was adjourned at the request of the Applicant.
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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.
Additional documents: Minutes: Nil items.
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