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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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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 232 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committees held on 28 July, 1st & 15th September 2020.
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Additional documents: Minutes: This item was withdrawn by the Applicant prior to the meeting.
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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 late night refreshment licence for Sake Sushi, Railway Arch, 268 Poyser Street, London E2 9RF. It was noted that objections had been received on behalf of Officers representing the Licensing Authority and Environmental Health.
At the request of the Chair, Members heard from the Applicants, Mr Saiful Islam and Ms Shakila Rahman, they explained that the premises was a commercial delivery based unit, offering a delivery only service. It was noted that there were no alcohol sales, no regulated entertainment and there would be no members of the public (customers) entering the premises.
Ms Rahman explained that they would display the contact number for the manager around and outside the premises for residents to contact if there were any problems. They would have suitable notices restricting idling of delivery vehicles and notices reminding delivery drivers to leave the area quietly and respect the needs of local residents. The Applicants represented that doors would be kept closed to prevent any noise escape, and the kitchen was at the back of the premises.
Mr Islam said that they used to receive a lot of their orders from offices nearby but due to the pandemic, they have had a loss in business and therefore were seeking to be allowed to sell hot food during later hours in order to sustain the business. Mr Islam further explained that the premises had been kept open for the hours applied for, serving cold food only and that there had been so no issues nor complaints. They now wanted to introduce hot food on the menu and therefore required a late night refreshment licence.
It was noted that the premises had been open for some time, has had no complaints,and this has been reflected by the absence of representations from residents. Ms Rahman stated that they would train staff and were happy to accept any measures or conditions that the Sub-Committee felt necessary and proportionate. They urged Members to support them in this current climate and help them sustain their business to survive.
Members then heard from Ms Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Officer.She stated that the Applicants had no understanding of the Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) and the hours applied for were beyond Council’s framework hours. She said the hours applied for were excessive, and 2am in residential area would be likely to cause disturbance to residential properties at the noise sensitive hours sought.
Members also heard from Ms Lavine Miller-Johnson, Licensing Officer. She referred to her representation in the report and explained that the hours applied for were far too excessive. It was noted that on a balance of probability, she was concerned by the addition of another premises providing “Late Night Refreshments”, potentially adding to the existing anti-social issues in the area. It was noted that customers would not be coming to the premises but there would still be staff on the premises and delivery ... view the full minutes text for item 4.2 |
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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.
Additional documents: Minutes: Members agreed to extend the decision deadlines for the applications below to 31 January 2021; Licensing applications were extended due to the impact of the pandemic, and were adjourned under regulation 11 of the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005, and was in the public interest to do so and did not require representation from parties of the application.
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