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There were no Declarations of Interest received at this meeting.

There were no Declarations of Interest received at this meeting.

The rules of procedure were noted.

The rules of procedure were noted.

Licensing Objectives:

·       The prevention of crime and disorder

·       The prevention of public nuisance

·       Public safety

·       The protection of children from harm

Representations by:

-       Licensing Authority

-       Environmental Protection

-       Metropolitan Police

-       Residents

Ward: Bethnal Green West

The Sub-Committee considered an application by Broadwick Venues Ltd. for a new premises licence for Broadwick Venues, Oval Studios, 29-32 The Oval, London, E2 9DT (“the Premises”). The application originally sought authorisation for the sale by retail of alcohol (on and off the Premises), late night-refreshment, and various forms of regulated entertainment. The starting times varied but the proposed terminal hour for all licensable activity was 01:30 hours every day, with non-standard timings for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Representations against the application were received from the Metropolitan Police, the Licensing Authority, and the Environmental Health Service as well as ten residents. The representations predominantly referred to the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder and the prevention of public nuisance. The Sub-Committee was informed that as a result of engagement between the applicant and those making representations, some of the representations had been withdrawn, including that of the police. This engagement had resulted in a reduction in the permitted hours for licensable activity to:

Monday to Wednesday       07:00 hours to 23:30 hours

Thursday to Saturday          07:00 hours to 01:00 hours

Sunday                                  07:00 hours to 22:30 hours

Late-night refreshment, however, would be provided from 23:00 hours to 00:00 hours Monday to Wednesday and from 23:00 hours to 01:30 hours Thursday to Saturday.

The proposed modified opening times would be from 06:00 hours every day and closing thirty minutes after the cessation of licensable activity. A considerable number of conditions had been proposed which were acceptable to some of those making representations and the Sub-Committee had been provided with those in advance of the hearing.

Mr. Whur addressed the Sub-Committee on behalf of the applicant. He explained that there was no connection between the former operator and the applicant. The applicant held a number of licences in different areas, including some within this Borough. There had never been issues with the regulatory authorities in respect of the other venues. The two operators were very different and the representations had been taken on board, which had resulted in the applicant reducing the hours and offering a considerable number of conditions that could be imposed on the licence if granted.

This point was emphasised by the operator, who said it was his view that the Premises had been run completely inappropriately by the old operator.

Mr. Whur drew the Sub-Committee’s attention to the proposed conditions, most of which were not objected to. The most important in his view was condition 26, which prohibited events whereby tickets were sold to the public. He told the Sub-Committee that he had sought to agree conditions with the Environmental Health Officer. Two conditions were agreed. The general principle of two others (Ms. Cadzow’s conditions 4 and 5 on Page 91) were agreed and it was a matter of the precise wording, and in respect of the use of the terrace area, the only issue was the cut-off time. Ms. Cadzow sought 21:00 hours, the applicant sought to use it to 22:30 hours.  ...  view the full decision text for item 3.1

The Sub-Committee considered an application by Broadwick Venues Ltd. for a new premises licence for Broadwick Venues, Oval Studios, 29-32 The Oval, London, E2 9DT (“the Premises”). The application originally sought authorisation for the sale by retail of alcohol (on and off the Premises), late night-refreshment, and various forms of regulated entertainment. The starting times varied but the proposed terminal hour for all licensable activity was 01:30 hours every day, with non-standard timings for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Representations against the application were received from the Metropolitan Police, the Licensing Authority, and the Environmental Health Service as well as ten residents. The representations predominantly referred to the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder and the prevention of public nuisance. The Sub-Committee was informed that as a result of engagement between the applicant and those making representations, some of the representations had been withdrawn, including that of the police. This engagement had resulted in a reduction in the permitted hours for licensable activity to:

Monday to Wednesday       07:00 hours to 23:30 hours

Thursday to Saturday          07:00 hours to 01:00 hours

Sunday                                  07:00 hours to 22:30 hours

Late-night refreshment, however, would be provided from 23:00 hours to 00:00 hours Monday to Wednesday and from 23:00 hours to 01:30 hours Thursday to Saturday.

The proposed modified opening times would be from 06:00 hours every day and closing thirty minutes after the cessation of licensable activity. A considerable number of conditions had been proposed which were acceptable to some of those making representations and the Sub-Committee had been provided with those in advance of the hearing.

Applicant

Mr. Whur addressed the Sub-Committee on behalf of the applicant. He explained that there was no connection between the former operator and the applicant. The applicant held a number of licences in different areas, including some within this Borough. There had never been issues with the regulatory authorities in respect of the other venues. The two operators were very different and the representations had been taken on board, which had resulted in the applicant reducing the hours and offering a considerable number of conditions that could be imposed on the licence if granted.

This point was emphasised by the operator, who said it was his view that the Premises had been run completely inappropriately by the old operator.

Mr. Whur drew the Sub-Committee’s attention to the proposed conditions, most of which were not objected to. The most important in his view was condition 26, which prohibited events whereby tickets were sold to the public. He told the Sub-Committee that he had sought to agree conditions with the Environmental Health Officer. Two conditions were agreed. The general principle of two others (Ms. Cadzow’s conditions 4 and 5 on Page 91) were agreed and it was a matter of the precise wording, and in respect of the use of the terrace area, the only issue was the cut-off time. Ms. Cadzow sought 21:00 hours, the applicant sought to use it to 22:30 hours.

Mr.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.1

Licensing Objectives:

·       Public Nuisance

Representations by:

-       Resident

Ward: Canary Wharf

The Sub-Committee considered an application by the Shell French Seafood Restaurant Ltd. for a new premises licence to be held in respect of 3 Discovery Dock East, South Quay Square, London, E14 9RU (“the Premises”). The application originally sought authorisation for the sale of alcohol and provision of regulated entertainment from 11:00 hours to midnight Monday to Saturday and from 11:00 hours to 23:00 hours on Sunday. The proposed times at which the Premises would be open to the public mirrored the proposed times for licensable activity.

Several representations were received against the application from local residents. These were in the main concerned with the licensing objective of the prevention of public nuisance.

The Sub-Committee heard from the applicant and was told that as a result of the representations the application had been amended. The application now sought licensable activity until 22:00 hours seven days per week and the closing time would be amended to 22:30 hours every day. Some of those making representations had withdrawn their representation as a result. The applicant had not heard from the others.

The applicant confirmed that the Premises would be run as a restaurant and that the music sought would be classical. It would not be dance or rock music. It was further clarified following a question from the Legal Adviser that the music would be played at background level and the Sub-Committee was advised that if so, it would not be licensable during the hours sought.

Various conditions had been agreed with the responsible authorities.

Two of those making representations, Mr. Polin and Ms. Jacquens, attended online. They confirmed that as a result of the amendments they were satisfied that their concerns as to public nuisance were assuaged.

The Sub-Committee noted that this application engaged the licensing objective of the prevention of public nuisance. The Sub-Committee noted the representations, many of which appeared to be identical to all intents and purposes, which expressed concern as to the possible nuisance that might arise from a Premises operating to midnight in a residential area. Most had suggested that other restaurants in the area closed at around 22:30 hours and that the applicant should seek to do the same.

In light of the amendments proposed by the applicant along with the agreed conditions, the Sub-Committee was satisfied that the licensing objectives would not be undermined by granting the application. The application is therefore granted with the hours and conditions as set out below. In light of the fact that the Premises did not intend to carry on the provision of recorded music and which is, due to the deregulation provisions, not licensable in these circumstances, the Sub-Committee has excluded it from the scope of the licence.

Sale by retail of alcohol (on-sales only)

Monday to Sunday              11:00 hours to 22:00 hours

Hours the premises are open to the public

Monday to Sunday              11:00 hours to 22:30 hours

1. The DPS will keep an up to date written record showing the names of all staff members  ...  view the full decision text for item 3.2

The Sub-Committee considered an application by the Shell French Seafood Restaurant Ltd. for a new premises licence to be held in respect of 3 Discovery Dock East, South Quay Square, London, E14 9RU (“the Premises”). The application originally sought authorisation for the sale of alcohol and provision of regulated entertainment from 11:00 hours to midnight Monday to Saturday and from 11:00 hours to 23:00 hours on Sunday. The proposed times at which the Premises would be open to the public mirrored the proposed times for licensable activity.

Objections

Several representations were received against the application from local residents. These were in the main concerned with the licensing objective of the prevention of public nuisance.

The Sub-Committee heard from the applicant and was told that as a result of the representations the application had been amended. The application now sought licensable activity until 22:00 hours seven days per week and the closing time would be amended to 22:30 hours every day. Some of those making representations had withdrawn their representation as a result. The applicant had not heard from the others.

The Applicant

The applicant confirmed that the Premises would be run as a restaurant and that the music sought would be classical. It would not be dance or rock music. It was further clarified following a question from the Legal Adviser that the music would be played at background level and the Sub-Committee was advised that if so, it would not be licensable during the hours sought.

Various conditions had been agreed with the responsible authorities.

Two of those making representations, Mr. Polin and Ms. Jacquens, attended online. They confirmed that as a result of the amendments they were satisfied that their concerns as to public nuisance were assuaged.

Decision

The Sub-Committee noted that this application engaged the licensing objective of the prevention of public nuisance. The Sub-Committee noted the representations, many of which appeared to be identical to all intents and purposes, which expressed concern as to the possible nuisance that might arise from a Premises operating to midnight in a residential area. Most had suggested that other restaurants in the area closed at around 22:30 hours and that the applicant should seek to do the same.

In light of the amendments proposed by the applicant along with the agreed conditions, the Sub-Committee was satisfied that the licensing objectives would not be undermined by granting the application. The application is therefore granted with the hours and conditions as set out below. In light of the fact that the Premises did not intend to carry on the provision of recorded music and which is, due to the deregulation provisions, not licensable in these circumstances, the Sub-Committee has excluded it from the scope of the licence.

Sale by retail of alcohol (on-sales only)

Monday to Sunday              11:00 hours to 22:00 hours

Hours the premises are open to the public

Monday to Sunday              11:00 hours to 22:30 hours

1. The DPS will keep an up to date written record showing the names  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.2

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.

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 eleven 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.

The meeting ended at 9.03 p.m.

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 eleven 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.

The meeting ended at 9.03 p.m.

Chair, Councillor Suluk Ahmed

Licensing Sub Committee