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.

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Councillor Peter Golds declared a personal interest in item 4.2 on the basis that he had visited the premises once. He confirmed that he had no discussions regarding this application prior to the meeting.

The rules of procedue were noted.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 29^th October 2024.

The minutes of the meeting held on 29^th October 2024 were agreed and approved as a correct record. 

At the Chair’s request, Ms. Corinne Holland, the Licensing Officer, introduced the report detailing an application for a new premises licence for Osteria Angelina, RU10, 1 Nicholl’s Clarke Yard, London E1 6SH, to allow the sale of alcohol. It was noted that an objection had been received from Environmental Health. Additionally, it was clarified that the establishment was a fine dining restaurant with an ancillary bar.

At the Chair’s request, Mr. Robert Sutherland, the applicant’s representative, called upon Mr. Christopher Lloyd of SPIRE, who confirmed through questioning that he resided opposite the premises. Mr. Lloyd, speaking on behalf of local residents, stated that there were no objections to the premises. He also noted that SPIRE had engaged in mediation and agreed upon conditions with the applicants. Furthermore, it was mentioned that the premises had been operating for several months without any issues.

Mr. Sutherland briefly explained the operational plan for the premises and highlighted the various proposed conditions. He noted that the outdoor area would only be used if the pavement licence were approved, with a restriction on its use until 9 pm. The off-sales would be restricted to customers seated in the outdoor area. Mr. Sutherland also mentioned that he had engaged with SPIRE to address concerns about the Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ), resulting in the agreement of conditions.

The applicant’s background and experience were also noted.

Members then heard from Mr. Onuoha Olere, the Environmental Health Officer, referred to his representation on page 65 of the agenda. He explained that the application had not sufficiently addressed concerns related to the CIZ, particularly regarding the lack of evidence demonstrating how the premises would prevent public nuisance or avoid exacerbating existing issues in the area. While acknowledging the CIZ policy’s exception for premises with a capacity of 50 persons or fewer, Mr. Olere expressed concerns about the potential noise and disturbance caused by customers entering and leaving the premises.

In response to questions, the following points were noted:

• The conditions proposed by the applicant were expected to address the concerns of the CIZ and would not negatively impact the area.
• Residents no longer objected to the premises and were satisfied with the proposed conditions.
• The planning application for the main development included provisions for commercial and hospitality use.
• The applicant agreed to a condition prohibiting vertical drinking.
• The applicant agreed to a condition restricting off-sales to consumption only in the outdoor area.
• A booking system and staggered dispersal would be in place to manage customer flow, with 15-minute intervals to prevent queuing.
• There would be a limit of five smokers outside the premises at any one time.
• Staff would monitor and manage both the outdoor area and the smokers.
• No complaints had been received to date.

Concluding remarks were made by all parties.

Decision

The Sub-Committee considered an application by Angelina Hospitality Ltd. for a new premises licence to be held in respect of Osteria Angelina, 1 Nicholl’s Clarke Yard, London, E1 6SH (“the Premises”). The application sought authorisation for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.1

At the request of the Chair, Ms. Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer, presented the report detailing an application for a Provisional Statement from Vertus NFL Limited, for the premises at 5 Newfoundland Place, E14 4BH, to allow the sale of alcohol and late-night refreshment. The application also sought non-standard timings, specifically late-night refreshment until 00:00 hours on Sundays preceding a bank holiday. It was noted that local residents had submitted an objection on the grounds of public nuisance, while also citing concerns related to the prevention of crime and disorder, as well as the protection of children from harm. In contrast, a representation in support of the application had also been received.

At the Chair's request, Mr. Alun Thomas, the legal representative for the applicant, explained that the premises would operate as a small café/delicatessen with a capacity of 20 to 30 customers indoors and an additional 5 to 10 customers in the outdoor seating area. He clarified that the hours requested were within the framework hours and that the premises were not located within a Cumulative Impact Zone.

Mr. Thomas further explained that the objections had come from residents located 200 meters away from the premises, and he questioned how the licensing objectives could be undermined from such a distance. He mentioned that he had written to all objectors but had yet to receive any responses. It was also noted that no complaints had been received to date, and there were no objections from any responsible authorities or residents within the development complex.

In conclusion, Mr. Thomas stated that the applicant had proposed several conditions to support the licensing objectives, including limiting the use of the external seating area and implementing a 30-minute drinking-up time to facilitate the dispersal of customers.

In response to questions, it was clarified that the premises were located in one of the tallest residential blocks in London and that drinking or eating outside would only be permitted within the designated outdoor seating area.

No further concluding remarks were made.

Decision

The Sub-Committee considered an application by Ventus NFL Ltd. for a provisional statement in respect of 5 Newfoundland Place, London, E14 4BH (“the Premises”). The application sought authorisation for the sale by retail of alcohol (on and off-sales) as follows:

Monday to Thursday                    07:30 hours – 23:30 hours

Friday and Saturday                     07:30 hours – 00:00 hours

Sunday                              09:00 hours – 23:30 hours

Late night refreshment (inside and outside) was sought from 23:00 hours every day and ending at the same time as alcohol sales.

Non-standard timings were also sought, namely late night refreshment until 00:00 hours on a Sunday preceding a bank holiday. The application also sought authorisation for late night refreshment by delivery only within the estate from the end of standard hours until 05:00 hours the next morning.

The application attracted four representations against it from residents, predominantly on the basis of public nuisance but referring also to the prevention of crime and disorder and the protection of children from harm. There was  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.2

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.

The following application decision deadlines were extended to 28^th February 2025;

·       Subway, 379 Mile End Road, E3 4QS

·       Pink Lemonade, 249 East India Dock Road, London, E14 0EG