Agenda and draft minutes
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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 78 KB To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 3rd September 2013.
Minutes: The minutes of the Licensing Sub Committee meeting held on 3rd September 2013 were agreed and approved as a correct record.
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Senior Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Square Pie, 105c Commercial Street, London E1 6BG. It was noted that there were objections from a local residents and conditions had been agreed with the Police.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Craig Baylis, Representative for the Applicant briefly explained that having had consultation with the Police the application had been amended to have no off sale of alcohol, a reduction in hours and agreed to CCTV conditions. Mr Baylis also proposed conditions to allow no vertical drinking and alcohol to be served with food only. Mr Baylis believed that these conditions would address the concerns raised by local residents and would help promote the licensing objectives.
He then addressed the specific concerns raised by Mr Adam Stanhope, local resident, and stated that they would stop using the kitchen duct after 8pm to avoid any noise emanating from the premises and would also have their staff toilet available to customers between the hours of 8pm and 9pm (closing time) as the public toilets opposite the premises closed at 8pm. It was also noted that the premises next door to Square Pie had a full licence.
Members then heard from Mr Adam Stanhope, resident, who expressed concerns about the excessive opening hours and suggested that the premise close at 8pm and that noise nuisance would occur if the premise was to stay open later than 8pm. He welcomed the fact that the kitchen duct would stop being used from 8pm. He also raised concerns about the lack of toilet facility in the premises and the likely increase in public urination as a result of this. Mr Stanhope concluded that the premises was located in a residential area and was concerned about the possible noise nuisance that would occur if the premises stayed open after 8pm.
Members also heard from Mr Michael Myres, local resident, he also shared similar concerns about noise and the effects of selling alcohol.
In response to questions it was noted that Mr Stanhope’s main concern was the potential for noise nuisance and alcohol related public nuisance. It was noted that there were no complaints about the premises at present.
Mr Baylis briefly concluded that Square Pie was a well run business and this too was accepted by the objectors, it was a quick meal restaurant and the applicant did not expect customers to sit around and drink for hours. It was anticipated that the sale of alcohol would total to 5% of the income compared to the food which will be sold. He stated that residents did have the benefit of a review process if problems occurred however all the concerns raised by the objectors were speculative.
Mr Stanhope concluded that Members should consider further reducing the hours.
Members retired to consider their decision at 6.50pm and reconvened at 7.00pm.
The Licensing Objectives
In considering ... view the full minutes text for item 5.1 |
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Senior Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a variation of the premises licence for Kivre Food Centre, 497-499 Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9BU. It was noted that there was an objection form the Police.
At this point Mr Paul Greeno, Senior Advocate drew Members attention to the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and which provided that the Licensing Authority would generally licence shops, stores and supermarkets to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises at any times they are open for shopping. However it may consider there are very good reasons for restricting those hours, for example, where police representations are made in respect of particular premises known by them to be the focus of disorder and disturbance and in such situation the Licensing Authority may consider restricting hours if focus on disorder and disturbance.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Jun Simon, Representative for the Applicant began by amending the application for variation for the sale of alcohol. No change to hours on Sundays or Mondays, to extend to 1am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 2am on Fridays and Saturdays (1 hour extensions).
He explained that the premises had been open for 7 years and has had no complaints or problems. It was noted that the opening of local supermarkets such as Tesco and Sainsburys in the local area had financially affected the business and therefore an extension would help ease financial concerns.
Mr Simon stated that there had been no representation from Environmental Health or local residents even with the hours first applied for. He stated that the applicant was a responsible seller and all staff were trained on a regular basis and would continue to be so. He explained that even though they have a license to remain open 24 hours they closed earlier.
Mr Simon concluded that the applicant and staff had good relations with local residents and did not serve to known street drinkers in the area.
Mr Greeno asked whether the applicant was happy to accept the condition proposed by the Police to restrict the sale of high strength beer, larger or cider. The applicant did not accept this as they were now only seeking a one hour extension.
Members then heard from PC Alan Cruickshank, Metropolitan Police, he explained that the premises was in a residential area, that the hours were still excessive and then referred to the statement from William Norman, Thames Reach, contained within PC Cruickshank’s representation which highlighted the issues of street drinking and potentially leading to rough sleeping. He also added the fact that it would attract more people to the premises causing anti-social behaviour.
It was then noted that nearest off licence was licensed between the hours of 8am to 11pm.
In response to questions it was noted that there had been no complaints about this specific premises, that the applicant was aware of the known street drinkers ... view the full minutes text for item 5.2 |
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT THE CHAIR CONSIDERS URGENT Minutes: There was no other business.
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