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.

There were no declarations of interest.

The rules of preocedure were noted.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committees held on 27^th February and 11^th April 2024.

The minutes of the meetings held on 27^th February and 12^th March were agreed and approved as a correct record. 

At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Lucia’s Unit 5007 Queens Yard, Whitepost Lane, London E9 5EN. The application sought authorisation for the sale by retail of alcohol (on sales only) from 11:00 hours to 23:00 hours from Mondays to Sundays with the hours open to the public between 11:00 hours to 23:30 hours from Mondays to Sundays.

Representations were received against the application from Hatton Garden Properties Limited, a local business, on the basis of public nuisance and public safety.

At the request of the Chair, Mr Rhys Rose, Licensing Representative on behalf of the applicant explained that it was a small food led restaurant which sought to sell alcohol ancillary to its business. He drew attention to only on sale of alcohol being sought, and clarified that the size of the premises offered no scope for a music venue.

Mr Rose asserted that the objection related to land access which was not relevant to licensing issues. He then referred to conditions offered, and also to conditions agreed with the police with regard to the prevention of crime and disorder. The applicant suggested that on sales being sought mitigated concerns about patrons encroaching on the passageway. It was noted that the premises had a capacity of 30/40 patrons at any one time.  

Members then heard from James Thompson, from Hatton Gardens Properties Ltd, who was concerned about increased footfall on an adjacent passageway over which there is a public right of way. In particular, the objector was concerned about patrons drinking and encroaching on that passageway, which is not wide, with the ramifications upon safety and noise disturbance. Mr Thompson raised questions about how takeaway deliveries would work with the limited space, and suggested that it was not a safe way to operate a business.

In response to questions from Members the following were noted;

-       The applicant confirmed that no patrons would be allowed outside to consume food and drink after 10pm.

-       That the premises was a food led business selling tacos.

-       That there was no previous history of complaints as the business was operating for the first time. 

-       The premises was approximately 20 meters away from the public highway.

-       The objector was concerned that the passageway would be crowded with people at a late hour, causing issues of public safety and public nuisance.

Concluding remarks were made by both parties.

DECISION

This is an application by Mr. Jomardi Kurdi of Rashdan Group Limited for a premises licence in respect of Lucia’s, Unit 5007, Queens Yard, 43 White Post Lane, London E9 5EN.

The application sought the sale by retail of alcohol (on sales only) from Mondays to Sundays from 11:00hrs. to 23:00hrs.

Representations were received against the application from Hatton Garden Properties Limited, a local business on the basis of public nuisance and public safety. The objector was concerned about increased footfall on an adjacent  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.1

At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Burgers LDN, 141 Leman Street, London E1 8EY. The application sought authorisation for the provision of late night refreshments from Sunday to Thursday, from 23:00 hrs. to 00:00 hrs. (midnight) and Friday and Saturday, from 23:00 hrs. to 02:00 hrs. on the following day.

A representation was received against the application from Mr. Montgomery, a local resident on the basis of the prevention of public nuisance. It was noted that the applicant had agreed conditions with the police and the Environmental Health Service.

At the request of the Chair, Mr Tariq Monsur on behalf of the applicant, clarified that whilst the business comprised a restaurant and a separate kitchen, it was only the kitchen which was to be used for the proposed sale of takeaway late-night refreshment. Mr Monsur accepted that they had provided late-night refreshment in September 2023 without a licence. However, he had been unaware that a licence was required for that. When informed about this, the business immediately ceased providing late-night refreshment and applied for a licence. The applicant could not understand the issue raised by the objector regarding need for late-night refreshment in the area, as the objector lived quite a distance from the premises. Mr Monsur added that there were residential properties above the premises and next to the premises, whose occupants had not made objections.

The applicant referred to the positive impact of the business upon antisocial behaviour in the vicinity. Before they took over the premises, there had been public urination in the adjacent alleyway. That ceased after the business took over and installed CCTV. 

Whilst the objector was unable to attend the Sub-Committee meeting, the Sub-Committee carefully considered and noted Mr. Montgomery’s written representations on pages 157 and 158 of the agenda.

In response to questions the following were noted: -

-       That a warning letter was issued to the applicant following the trading of unlicensed late night refreshments in September 2023.

-       That an application was submitted as soon as the applicant was made aware that a separate licence was needed in addition to the restaurant licence.

-       No history of complaints other than the warning letter.

-       No objections from responsible authorities and agreed conditions with the metropolitan police.

-       All food would be for takeaway only.

-       The kitchen had a separate entrance and exit and a separate waste collection service.

DECISION

This is an application by Burgers LDN Limited for a premises licence in respect of Burgers LDN, 141 Leman Street, London E1 8EY.

The application sought the provision of late-night refreshment for consumption off the premises on: -

Sunday to Thursday, from 23:00 hrs. to 00:00 hrs. (midnight)

Friday and Saturday, from 23:00 hrs. to 02:00 hrs. on the following day

A representations was received against the application from Mr. Montgomery, a resident on the basis of the prevention of public nuisance The  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.2

At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Local Café, 84 St Stephen’s Road, London, E3 5JL. The application sought the sale by retail of alcohol (on sales only) from Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 hrs. to 22:00 hrs. Representations were received against the application from two residents based on the licensing objectives of preventing public nuisance. 

Ms Sandra Bajraliu, applicant, amended her application in respect of the terminal hour and the closing time, so that both were now 21:00hrs. She made no other amendments to the application. 

Ms Bajraliu briefly explained that her café business had been trading for 2 years without any issues. The premises was a café selling things like afternoon tea and was not seeking to operate a wine bar. She said the premises had 10 tables and was a small food led café.

Although the objectors did not attend the meeting, the Sub-Committee carefully considered their written representations on pages 231 and 233 of the agenda.

There were no questions from Members.

DECISION

This is an application by Sandra Bajraliu for a premises licence in respect of Local Café, 84 St Stephen’s Road, London, E3 5JL.

The application sought the sale by retail of alcohol (on sales only) from Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 hrs. to 22:00 hrs.

Representations were received against the application from two residents based on the licensing objectives of preventing public nuisance. 

The applicant amended her application in respect of the terminal hour and the closing time, so that both were now 21:00hrs. She made no other amendments to the application. 

The applicant presented her business as having traded for 2 years without any issues. The premises were a café selling things like afternoon tea. She was not seeking to operate a wine bar. 

Although the objectors did not attend the meeting, the Sub-Committee carefully considered their written representations on pages 231 and 233 of the agenda.

The objections both referred to loud and antisocial behaviour in the locality, additional noise impacting residents living above and around the café as well as more generally, and that the local community was already well served by licensed premises.  

This application engages the licensing objective of the prevention of public nuisance. The premises are not in a cumulative impact zone and there was insufficient evidence before the Sub-Committee of cumulative impact. Likewise, the Committee is not concerned with the need for licensed premises. 

Whilst no responsible authorities, particularly Environmental Health or the police had made any representations, that in itself was considered by the Sub-Committee not to be conclusive, and to have neutral significance.

The applicant had agreed a number of conditions with Environmental Protection, and had offered a number of other conditions.

The Sub-Committee considered what was reasonable and proportionate for the promotion of the licensing objectives, in particular, preventing public nuisance such as noise disturbance, and preventing crime and disorder which can include antisocial  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.3

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 following applications were extended till 31^st July 2024.

·       Vittoria Wharf Studio 10 Stour Road London E3 2NT 

·       Slurp (Andina), 60 - 62 Commercial Street, London E1 6LT 

·       Bethnal Green Working Men's Club, Basement, 42-46 Pollard Row E2

·       Uber, 1 Aldgate Tower (1^st & 2^nd floor), 2 Leman Street, London, E1

·       Xi Home Dumplings, 10 Blossom Street, London, E1 6PL 

·       House of Music & Entertainment, 20 Commercial Street, London, E1

·       1 Cha, 142 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 6DG

At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer introduced the report which detailed the application for a temporary event notice for Fabwick Unit 4a Queens Yard 43 White Post Lane London E9 5EN.

It was noted that this application was by Environmental Health for a counter-notice against a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) given by Mr. Kenan Balli in respect of Fabwick, Unit 4a, Queens Yard, 43 Whitepost Lane, London E9 5EN. The TEN application sought the sale by retail of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment, and the provision of late-night refreshment as follows: -

23^rd May 2024 – 10:00 hours to 24^th May 2024 01:00 hours

24^th May 2024 – 10:00 hours to 25^th May 2024 01:00 hours

25^th May 2024 – 10:00 hours to 26^th May 2024 01:00 hours

At the request of the Chair, Mr Kenan Balli, applicant, explained that he had been operating for the past 4 months in the current premises as an art exhibition venue, and had been collecting art for the past few years. The premise was a sit-down food led premises for patrons to socialise and appreciate the art collection.

It was noted that there was a pending application for a premises licence, which is due to be considered by the Licensing Sub-Committee on 18^th July 2024. The applicant presented the application as a “tidying up” to enable the applicant, in the meantime, to sell alcohol, provide regulated entertainment, and provide late-night refreshment on the above dates, with a maximum capacity of 200.

Ms Rita Craddock, Environmental Health Officer, provided clear and cogent reasons to the Sub-Committee as to why the TEN should not be permitted to proceed. She explained that the application failed to meet the licensing objectives with no good transport links. It was noted that since the premises are not currently licensed, the Sub-Committee cannot impose conditions upon the TEN. The only options are to issue a counter-notice or to refuse to issue a counter-notice.

DECISION

This is an application by Environmental Health for a counter-notice against a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) given by Mr. Kenan Balli in respect of Fabwick, Unit 4a, Queens Yard, 43 Whitepost Lane, London E9 5EN.

The TEN authorising the sale by retail of alcohol the provision of regulated entertainment, and the provision of late-night refreshment as follows: -

23^rd May 2024 – 10:00 hours to 24^th May 2024 01:00 hours

24^th May 2024 – 10:00 hours to 25^th May 2024 01:00 hours

25^th May 2024 – 10:00 hours to 26^th May 2024 01:00 hours

The applicant had carried on a business for 22 years without problems. He has a pending application for a premises licence, due to be considered by the Licensing Sub-Committee on 18^th July 2024. The applicant presented the application as a “tidying up” to enable the applicant, in the meantime, to sell alcohol, provide regulated entertainment, and provide  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer introduced the report which detailed an application by Environmental Health for a counter-notice to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) given by Little LDN Limited in respect of (Little LDN) Unit 3, 39 Autumn Street, London E3 2TT.

The TEN sought would authorise the sale by retail of alcohol and the provision of regulated entertainmentfrom 21:00 hours on Saturday 25^th May 2024 to 03:00 hours on Sunday 26^th May 2024.

Mr. Robert Sutherland who attended on behalf of the premises user, informed the Sub-Committee that his client wished to amend the TEN in respect of the terminal hour, which would be reduced to 23:59 hours. This brought the hours within the Council’s framework hours. There were no other amendments.

Mr Sutherland explained that a previous application had failed, and now sought to persuade the Sub-Committee that they can operate without undermining the licensing objectives. It was noted that Mr Nevitt, consultant, would attend the event to monitor noise levels and set the noise limiter, ensuring that residents would not suffer noise disturbance from the event, if the TEN was granted.

Mr Sutherland further explained that the Police were satisfied with the conditions and policies in place and therefore no objection was received. The Sub-Committee heard that the applicant hoped to be able to demonstrate that the reduced hours plus good management would ensure that no public nuisance would arise.

Members then heard from Ms Rita Craddock, Environmental Health Service objected to the TEN because of the combination of noise breakout to local residents, and noise from patrons entering and leaving in high spirits, with a terminal hour beyond the Council’s framework hours. Ms Craddock acknowledged that the reduced hours and the noise management processes set out on pages 44 and 107 of the second supplement to the agenda partly addressed her team’s concerns. However, her team needed to know what was proposed regarding patrons smoking outside, access and egress, and people sounding car horns.

DECISION

This is an application by Environmental Health for a counter-notice to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) given by Little LDN Limited in respect of (Little LDN) Unit 3, 39 Autumn Street, London E3 2TT.

The TEN given would authorise the sale by retail of alcohol and the provision of regulated entertainmentfrom 21:00 hours on Saturday 25^th May 2024 to 03:00 hours on Sunday 26^th May 2024.

Mr. Sutherland who attended on behalf of the premises user, informed the Sub-Committee that his client wished to amend the TEN in respect of the terminal hour, which would be reduced to 23:59 hours. This brought the hours within the Council’s framework hours. There were no other amendments.

The Sub-Committee noted the applicant’s acknowledgement that a previous application had failed, and now sought to persuade the Sub-Committee that they can operate without undermining the licensing objectives.

The Sub-Committee heard that the applicant’s consultant would attend the event to monitor noise  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.