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Licensing Objectives:

·       The Prevention of Crime and Disorder

Representations:

·       Metropolitan Police

Ward: Canary Wharf

Each application must be considered on its own merits. The Sub-Committee carefully considered all of the evidence before them at meeting, both oral and written in the agenda pack.

The Sub-Committee noted from the report, that this was an application for a new premises licence for Brewdog, Unit 17, 2 Churchill Place, London E14 5RB.The hours applied for were as follows:

 Sale of Alcohol (on & off sales) Monday – Sunday 09:00 hours – 00:00 hours (midnight)

Late-Night refreshments (indoors & outdoors) Monday – Sunday 23:00 hours – 00:00 hours (midnight)

Provision of regulated entertainment – (indoors) Films and recorded music: Monday - Sunday from 09:00 hours to 00:00 (midnight).

 Non-Standard hours (all of above) From the end of the permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of the permitted hours on New Year’s Day.

The Sub-committee considered the presentation from Ms Tulloch who was the agent representing the applicant. The Sub-Committee noted that Brewdog already trade from this location and have been there since 2008. The Sub-Committee noted that the basis for this application was that the applicant wishes to acquire the vacant unit next door to its existing premises, in order to knock through and trade from both sites, and that the applicant sought that, if this licence was granted, the terms of the new licence would be identical to their existing one.

The Sub-Committee noted that the issue was that the applicant did not agree to one condition put forward by the police, who therefore objected to the licence being granted without that condition. The condition was that   on Fridays and Saturdays, the premises have a minimum of 2 SIA accredited security officers from 20:00hrs. until the premises has closed and all customers have dispersed.

The Sub-Committee noted that the applicant’s position was that the applicant considered that the licence should be granted without the need for that condition, and then a risk assessment by the designated premises supervisor determine whether such a condition needed adding to the operating schedule.

After the Applicant’s submission the Sub-Committee convened to questioning to which they were answered and responded to.

The Sub-Committee noted the position of PC Perry, who was clear that there was no criticism of the applicant’s ability to run the premises well, but with Canary Wharf changing to an increasing nighttime economy hotspot, preventative measures like the disputed condition were needed to support the licensing objective of preventing crime and disorder.

The Sub-Committee were concerned that granting the application without condition 8 on page 85 of the agenda would mean a risk that the prevention of crime and disorder would not be upheld, because without that condition as a preventative measure, there was a greater likelihood of an incident at the premises not being effectively contained or deterred, and by the time it happened, risk assessing the need then for such a condition would be too late. When upholding the licensing objectives, one should never be placed in the position  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.1

Licensing Objectives:

·       The Prevention of Public Nuisance

·       The Prevention of Crime and Disorder

Representations:

·       Residents

Ward: Bow East

This application was withdrawn.

Licensing Objectives:

·       The prevention of crime and disorder

·       The prevention of public nuisance

Representations:

·       Licensing Authority

·       Environmental Protection

·       Resident

·       Residents Association (SPIRE)

Ward: Spitalfields & Banglatown

The Sub-Committee noted from the report, that this was an application for a new premises licence for Baran Off Licence 18 Wentworth Street London E1 7TF, located in the Brick Lane Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ).

The Sub-Committee noted that the applicant applied for the following:

The licensable activities and timings that have been applied for the basement floor and ground floor are as follows:

The sale of by retail of alcohol (off sales only)

· Monday to Sunday, from 07:00 hrs to 23:00 hrs

The opening hours of the premises

 · Monday to Sunday, from 07:00 hrs to 23:00 hrs

The Sub-Committee noted that the representations made at the meeting by the Applicant’s licensing agent, Mr Berkpinar.

The Sub-Committee noted that the applicant had agreed to reduce the hours sought by 1 hour taking the terminal hour for selling alcohol down to 22:00 hours.

The Sub-Committee noted the applicant’s representation at the meeting that he would do his utmost to always adhere to the licensing objectives, and his assurance that there were enough measures in place to ensure the licensing objectives were met.

However, the Sub-Committee considered that whilst this might suffice for an application in respect of premises which were not in a CIZ, the premises in this instance were in a CIZ. Therefore, the onus lay upon the applicant to demonstrate what especial measures would be in place to ensure that, if granted, the application would not lead to an addition to the cumulative impact of crime and disorder, and public nuisance in the area. 

The Sub-Committee noted the representation made by Mr Thiel who was the Chair of SPIRE, a residents’ group, was also the ward chair for Spitalfields and Bangla Town who worked closely with the Council. The Sub-Committee noted Mr Thiel mentioning that there were social care providers within this ward who cater for people with alcohol-related issues The Sub-Committee noted Mr Thiel’s concerns expressed about anti-social behaviour, and crime and disorder in the area, as well as his concerns about a vast linkage between alcohol consumption and entertainment specifically within this area.

The Sub-Committee noted that this CIZ was one of the three highest priority spots within the last two years which is surrounded by three social care facilities with very vulnerable people overcoming addiction both alcohol and drugs. Having another set of premises from which these people could obtain alcohol was a concern.

The Sub-Committee were also entitled to note the written objection to the application by Mr Sehriban Moufid, even though the latter was not present at the meeting, since that objection was not invalidated by the objector’s absence from the meeting.

The Sub-Committee noted the representation made by Ms Cadzow about the addition to the cumulative impact of noise disturbance causing in the area.

The Sub-Committee noted that the only condition offered by the applicant to address noise disturbance was a proposal to have noise reduction measures to address public nuisance objectives, which was vague. It did not  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.3

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.

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.

·       YUN 204 BRICK LANE LONDON E2 9DT

·       Lock Studios, Oval Studios, 29-32 The Oval, London E2 9DT

·       54 Commercial Road

To be extended to the 24^th October 2023