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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PDF 215 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: Councillor Eve McQuillan and Councillor Kevin Brady both declared a personal interest in item 3.1 Application for a Time Limited Premises Licence for Victoria Park, Grove Road, London E9 7DE on the basis that they had received free tickets for a past event hosted by AEG. However, they both confirmed that they had not discussed this application with any interested parties prior to the hearing, that they had not had any contact with the applicant in respect of this year’s event, and that the free tickets would have no effect on their decision.
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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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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a time limited premises licence for Victoria Park, Grove Road, London E9 7DE. It was noted that objections had been received by a ward councillor and a local resident, there had also been supporting representations from local residents.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Simon Taylor, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant, gave a brief history of the company AEG, a global leader in organising large scale events and festivals. He explained that the events held in 2018 and 2019 had been successful and had even been acknowledged by the Police for the low level of crimes etc.
He referred Members to page 22 of the agenda, which detailed a few changes to the current existing licence. It was proposed that in 2021, on major event days, the capacity is to increase to 45,000 on a Friday and Saturday (for up to 4 days) and 2 days with no more than a capacity of 39,999. In 2022 and 2023 no more than four 4 days there may be a capacity not exceeding 49,000 and minor event days/ community events capacity is to be reduced from 14,999 to 12,499. It was also noted that there would be a new bigger entrance to help easier access into the park.
Mr Taylor said that the size of the park could accommodate the increase in growth, with this, facilities would increase as well as staff/medical supplies/security and transport features. It was noted that expert modelling stress testing had been conducted and it was concluded that there was ample availability for the proposed increase in numbers. Mr Taylor highlighted that there had been no representation from Responsible Authorities and that regular multi-agency meetings were undertaken, which included representatives from Transport for London, Police, Licensing and Fire Authority. It was noted that all existing conditions would remain and channels to receive messages, emails, and a complaints and information line will all be made available during the events. Letter drops to local residents would also be made with information regarding the events and information contact details.
It was noted that speakers would be directed away from residential properties and sound checks would be made as is required as part of the conditions. It was also noted that there had been one complaint about the noise in 2018 and this was dealt with immediately and as a result there was no complaints in 2019. The security plan was noted with details of the number of security staff on site. Mr Taylor confirmed that the children’s play areas in the park would still be available and from past events its shown that the most tickets purchased were from residents living in Tower Hamlets and Hackney.
It was noted that the objectors were not present for the meeting therefore their written objections were considered and noted.
In response to questions the following was noted;
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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 Rooftop, 60 The Highway, London E1W 2BF. It was noted that objections had been received on behalf of the Licensing Authority and local residents. It was noted that prior to the meeting, objections from the Licensing Authority and one of the residents had been withdrawn. The application now had two resident objections remaining.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Sarah Clover, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant, explained that the venue was the old car garage on the 2nd floor rooftop area, that there were no objections from all the Responsible Authorities and that a robust set of conditions had been offered if the application were to be granted. Ms Clover introduced Mr Yuvel Hen, the Applicant and gave a brief background of Mr Hen’s character and experiences to date, and emphasised the huge support from local residents for Mr Hen. It was noted that Mr Hen had another premises and had let residents use it for community focussed events and also offered community groups to hire out the venue etc. Ms Clover explained that the premises was a bar, set out in a garden style environment with foliage and plants and a pleasant outdoor area. She explained that this premises had been operating under temporary event notices (TENS) to test the business concept which had been very successful with no complaints.
It was noted that all conditions from Responsible Authorities had been accepted by the Applicant, that the hours applied for were very moderate and well within the council’s framework hours. It was a time limited premises and the powers to review the licence would be available to all interested parties should problems arise.
It was noted that the objectors were not present at the meeting therefore Members noted and considered their written objections;
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That the venue would run throughout summer until September and reopen before Christmas and then close and reopen during spring and summer next year. - That there were 2.5 metre screens up with timber fencing covering the perimeter of the rooftop. These visual barriers ensured that there was no way to see into neighbouring residential premises. - That there had been 11 TENs which had operated well with no complaints of sound or nuisance. - Speakers for music had been tucked away to ensure noise is not audible to neighbouring premises. - The premises had a capacity for 400 people. - There were sufficient security staff in place - That the Applicant was working in consultation with LBTH Environmental Health Officer for setting the appropriate sound levels. - That Mr Hen had regular contact with residents and had own social media groups set up to keep in touch with them and to use as a platform to raise concerns etc. - Dispersal policy was noted and confirmed that ... view the full minutes text for item 3.2 |
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Application for a New Premises Licence for Trade 47 Commercial Street, London E1 6BD PDF 343 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 new premises licence for Trade, 47 Commercial Street, London E1 6BD. It was noted that an objections had been made by the Licensing Authority.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Paul Jones, Licensing Agent, explained that the premises was a café and been trading since 2014, with a total of 11 staff, serving breakfast and lunch. He said the Applicant owned and operated two other restaurants which were fully licensed and therefore was experienced and a responsible operator. He said that the application had been prompted due to the global pandemic and the financial difficulties the hospitality industry had been facing and therefore wanted to extend the café model to later in the evening with the introduction of sale of alcohol in order for the survival of the business.
Mr Jones stated that the cumulative impact zone policy allowed for a rebuttable presumption and in this application he states that there were exceptional circumstances as it was a small premises, not alcohol led and the hours applied for were within the council’s framework hours. Mr Jones explained that the Applicant was happy to except the conditions proposed by the Licensing Officer. However, he did not agree with Condition 2 to restrict the premises to a restaurant licence and asked for this to be reworded as the premises did not have the facilities to be able to cater for a sit down restaurant meal.
Members then heard from Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer. He said that he acknowledged the fact that businesses were facing difficulties but there was a potential for public nuisance and crime and disorder if a new premises licence was to be granted. It was noted that the premises was currently a café and didn’t sell alcohol and if a licence was to be granted, this would mean another licensed premises in the CIZ which would cause a negative effect. Mr Ali explained that as a result of another licensed premises there would be an increase in footfall, likely increase in alcohol fuelled crime and would add to existing levels of anti-social behaviour in the area, an area which already experiences high levels of public nuisance and crime and disorder. Mr Ali stated that if Members were minded to grant the application then conditions preventing it from becoming a bar should be imposed.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That the premises had a capacity for 48 persons. - The basement area was for the kitchen, toilets and office. - The café served sandwiches, deli style food, and causal meals. - The café was less formal than a dining restaurant. - That the majority of the customers were from nearby offices and unlikely to be attracting people from outside the area. - That most customers would be having food with alcohol. - That staff would monitor to ensure customers aren’t drinking excessively, and would ... view the full minutes text for item 3.3 |
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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.
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, it was in the public interest to do so, and did not require representation from parties to the applications.
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