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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 interest 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 317 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 26th January, 2nd & 23rd February 2021.
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Minutes: The minutes of the meeting were agreed and approved as a correct record. |
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Additional documents: |
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Application for a New Premises Licence for (Morley's) 60-62 Brick Lane, London E1 6RF PDF 373 KB 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 Morley’s, 60-62 Brick Lane, London E1 6RF. It was noted that objections had been received on behalf of four Responsible Authorities and local residents.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Olu Olusola, Licensing Agent on behalf of the Applicant explained that the hours applied for licensable activities had been amended and reduced as detailed in the supplemental agenda. He explained that the modification in hours was following a risk assessment that was carried out. As the premises are in the Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) an acoustic engineer was appointed to carry out an acoustic check. Following advice from the acoustic engineer, works were carried out for sound insulation, and windows had been internally glazed to reduce noise breakout. He also said that there would be SIA accredited Door Staff on duty to help minimise noise disturbance. He explained that the premises were on three floors, the basement floor, where the toilets are, the ground floor, from where the takeaway service operates, and first floor, where the restaurant and bar are situated. Mr Olusola highlighted the number of conditions proposed to help promote the licensing objectives.
Members also heard from Mr Samuel Aduba, Applicant, who explained the ethos and background of the brand ‘Morley’s’, that it was a chain of food-outlets which had been operating for 35 years and had 80 shops across London, and that it was very much a part of the community. He explained that an acoustic engineer had visited the premises and carried out checks. Upon the engineer’s advice sound insultation had been fitted, and the windows had been internally glazed, which was very effective in reducing noise by up to 70%. He explained that SIA accredited Door Staff would be employed as added security to help deter crime and prevent big crowds from gathering, help disperse crowds and identify problems of public nuisance or crime and disorder. Mr Aduba explained that he had an advanced CCTV camera system, capturing extended areas outside the premises for extra security. It was noted that the Mr Aduba had signed up to the Government Apprenticeship Scheme to help train and develop skills for young people between the ages of 16-24 on Universal Credit. He said that he wanted to work with the local community, local businesses, and the Council to make this successful.
Members then heard from Ms Lavine Miller-Johnson, Licensing Officer. She expressed concerns in relation to the CIZ and the general impact on the area. She explained that such a late licence with licensable activities for on and off sales of alcohol and regulated entertainment would affect residents, people who work, those who are elderly and vulnerable and those with young families, as this would most likely increase alcohol related public nuisance in an area which already experiences high levels of anti-social behaviour. It was also noted that an application for ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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Application for a New Premises Licence for (Adana) 267 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6AH PDF 340 KB Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Lavine Miller-Johnson, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a late night refreshment licence for Adana, 267 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6AH. It was noted that an objection had been received on behalf of the Licensing Authority.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohammed Ali, Applicant, explained that the premises were a small restaurant and takeaway, and had only been operating as a takeaway since COVID-19. He explained that the timings listed on their external website were published by a third party, he was not aware that those timings remained incorrect, and he would rectify that immediately. Mr Ali explained that once he had received the warning letter, he had contacted the landlord to query the licensable hours and during this process a test purchase was conducted which the business subsequently failed.
He said that the premises were on the main road, residential properties were not in close proximity, and there would be no loitering outside the premises. It was noted that late night refreshments would be provided between 11pm-2am and through delivery websites such as Just Eat and Uber-eats. Delivery drivers would only come into the premises once the food was ready for collection. It was also noted that the kitchen was based in the rear end of the premises, there were CCTV cameras in operation, and the premises had been trading as a restaurant for the past 10 years, with no noise complaints, no alcohol, and only Turkish food being sold, with delivery only after 11pm. Mr Ali said that there were good transport links, and notices would be displayed asking customers to leave quietly and respect the needs of local residents.
Members then heard from Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer, who explained that a complaint was received on 9th July 2020 that the premises was trading without a late night refreshment licence, so that a warning letter was issued. Following that letter being sent, a test purchase took place and hot food was served beyond the hours permitted where there is no late night refreshment licence, so that a further warning letter was sent. It was confirmed that any further breaches would lead to a prosecution.
Ms Driver stated that she had checked the business’ website today, and it still displayed an incorrect closing time for such premises whilst it had no late night refreshment licence, the website stating that the premises closed at 23:59. She highlighted that the hours applied for were beyond the Council’s framework hours, and there was a lack of confidence in the applicant due to the history of the premises and the number of breaches. It was also noted that residents lived above the premises, and deliveries during late hours would likely cause disturbance.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That the Applicant would ensure that no noise would emanate from the premises, and he would rectify the closing time on the website ... 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 the dates stated; 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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