Agenda and draft minutes
Venue: The Council Chamber, Town Hall, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG
Contact: Simmi Yesmin, Democratic Services Tel: 020 7364 4120, E-mail: simmi.yesmin@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: There were no apologies for absence.
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST PDF 56 KB To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992. See attached note from the Monitoring Officer.
Minutes: There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interest.
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To note the rules of procedure which are attached for information. Minutes: The rules of procedure were noted.
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UNRESTRICTED MINUTES PDF 60 KB To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committees held on 6th & 20th August 2013.
Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the Licensing Sub Committee meeting held on 6th & 20th August 2013 were agreed and approved as a correct record.
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Application for a Premises Licence for Tobacco Dock, 50 Porters Walk, London E1W 2SF PDF 92 KB Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Andrew Heron, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Tobacco Dock, 50 Porters Walk, London E1w 2SF. It was noted that there was an objection from a local resident and conditions had been agreed with the Police and Environmental Health.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Jon Wallsgrove, Representative for the Applicant briefly explained that the application had been amended to include the conditions agreed with the Police and Environmental Health. He explained that the venue would be available for hire for corporate events and functions. It was further noted that the proposed conditions dealt with the concerns raised by the local resident and would help promote the licensing objectives.
It was noted that the objector was unable to attend the meeting and therefore Members noted and considered his written statement.
Members retired to consider their decision at 6.45pm and reconvened at 6.50pm.
The Licensing Objectives
In considering the application, Members were required to consider the same in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 (as amended), the Licensing Objectives, the Licensing Guidance and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy.
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merits and after careful consideration the Chair stated that the Sub Committee had decided to grant the licence and add conditions in order to address the concerns raised in relation to the licensing objectives of “the prevention of crime and disorder” and “the prevention of public nuisance”. Members believed that the conditions would also address the concerns raised by the local resident and promote the licensing objectives.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for, TobaccoDock, 50 Porters Walk, London E1w 2SFbe GRANTED, with conditions.
Sale of Alcohol (On & Off Sales)
The Provision of Late Night Refreshments
The Provision of Regulated Entertainment (Live music, recorded music, performance of dance and anything of a similar description)
Hours Premises is open to the Public
Non-Standard Timing
All Licensable activities until 02:00 hours and premises open until 02:30 hours for a maximum 15 occasions in a calendar year
Conditions
1. A F696 risk assessment to be submitted if there are any outside promoters or DJs.
2. All events including details of the hirer, number of patrons attending, licensable activities provided and hours together with a layout plan will be notified to the Licensing Authority, police and EHO at least 14 days before the event, unless otherwise agreed with EHO and police.
3. No licensable activities are permitted other than a pre-booked event so notified in accordance with condition 2.
4. A telephone number and / or email address should be made available on relevant Tobacco Dock websites for ... view the full minutes text for item 5.1 |
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Carsten Raun, Director/Applicant explained that Oktoberfest was a German festival dating from 200 years he said that it was a cultural event which would play special German folk music, have German beer and German food and that it would all take place inside a tent. He further explained that the aim was to enjoy the German experience in England, a way of bringing fun to people and making new friends. It was further noted that there would only be one kind of beer sold at the festival which would come directly from Germany and would be priced at £8.50 per 1 ½ pint.
It was noted that the festival was being held in 8 different countries around the world and in 5 years not once have they had to call the police. Mr Raun mentioned that 1000 people had already been booked to attend the festival. He noted the concerns of local residents and explained that everything would be inside the tent and all licensable activities would be controlled inside the tent. That there would be 33 security staff at the entrance and exit, and they would be operating the challenge 25 policy. He also said that on Sunday there would be a family lunch where children would be allowed to attend accompanied with parents. He then stated that the DLR links were important and a deciding factor when this venue was chosen as the DLR station was adjoined to the park and that toilets would be situated around the tent and leading up to the DLR station.
Mr Raun concluded that the strict conditions set by Environmental Health in relation to low level noise would not cause problems to residents. Also he mentioned that the tent would be moved away from the rugby pitch so not to affect any games that would be played on the days.
Members then heard from Councillor Gloria Thienel, Ward Councillor and resident, she stated that the hours were unreasonable especially in a residential area and the pressure on the DLR trains would cause disruption too. She mentioned that in a letter sent from the applicant to residents it was stated that the trains accommodated for 2000 people however this was not correct as in actual fact the maximum capacity of the trains was 660. She also stated that the event which was taking place in Kennington Park did not have any residential properties adjoining to the park and had numerous travel links. She concluded that if this application was granted it would increase anti-social behaviour and public nuisance as well as public urination in the area.
Members then heard from Lorraine Cavanagh (Chair of Millwall Park and Island Gardens User Group) she raised issues concerning youth congregation, alcohol abuse, the effect on families and the lack of security for the number of people anticipated to attend.
Mr Gareth Hargreaves, local resident also raised similar concerns and highlighted the effects it would have on the ... view the full minutes text for item 5.2 |
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Andrew Heron, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a variation of the premises licence for Golden Grill, 184 Hackney Road, London E2 7QL. It was noted that this application was considered at a previous meeting however Members had asked for further information and therefore the application was deferred. It was noted that Police were still objecting to the application for the removal of a condition.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Anthony Hopkins, Representative for the Applicants explained that this matter had been deferred as further information was required regarding the method of access and egress. It was noted that since then the Fire Authority had provided information and the applicant had agreed to the side entrance to be used as the main entrance and the entrance via the ground floor premises would be the emergency exit and would limit the capacity to 60 people. He also stated that they would also employ SIA door staff on Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm till closing time.
It was also noted that the previous landlord had set a noise limiter with the agreement of Environmental Health and that there was no intention of having live music on the premises and would only have background music. He concluded that this was not the only late night venue in the area and highlighted hours of other licensed premises in the area.
Members then heard from PC Alan Cruickshank, Metropolitan Police who stated that if the condition was removed than the premises would become a one of the longest opening bars in Tower Hamlets, he stated that he would prefer if it closed at 1am. As a 2am closing time would increase the likelihood of anti-social behaviour and attract people to this late night venue and therefore urged members to reject the application.
Mr Hopkins concluded that there were five other venues in the area with late night hours and that they would have clickers to control the numbers that attended and would also update their CCTV camera system.
PC Cruickshank concluded that having a bar open till 2am in the morning would cause problems and lead to public nuisance and crime and disorder.
There were no questions from Members.
The Licensing Objectives
In considering the application, Members were required to consider the same in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 (as amended), the Licensing Objectives, the Licensing Guidance and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy.
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merits and after careful consideration the Chair stated that the Sub Committee had decided to refuse the application on the basis that it would lead to an increase in anti-social behaviour and crime and disorder in the area. Members were concerned that the premises was currently operating as a restaurant and that while the members were of the view that the hours applied for were consistent with a restaurant, they had concerns that a bar ... view the full minutes text for item 5.3 |
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT THE CHAIR CONSIDERS URGENT Minutes: There was no other business.
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