Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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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. Additional documents: Minutes: The rules of procedure was noted.
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 78 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committees held on 25th March and 8th April 2014.
Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the Licensing Sub Committee held on 25th March & 8th April 2014 were agreed.
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Busaba Eathai, 3 Innova Passage, London E1 6LJ. It was noted that objections had been made by the Metropolitan Police and a local resident.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Gary Grant, Legal Representative explained that there were currently fifteen branches in the country and six were within saturation zones. He highlighted the fact that that there branch in Shoreditch has had no reported incidents in the last 12 months except for 1 report of theft which took place outside the premises.
It was noted that there had been a single representation from a local resident out of the 120 apartments that were there. Mr Grant concluded that the Applicant was happy to accept the reduction in hours proposed by the Police and accept the condition from Environmental Health.
Members then heard from PC Alan Cruickshank, Metropolitan Police, who referred to his statement contained in the agenda on pages 69 to 73 and explained that the representation was based on the saturation policy and not the company itself, and argued that the introduction of a licensed premises would mean more people in the Cumulative Impact Zone.
In response to a question it was noted that there was 160 covers at the restaurant.
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 application with conditions. Members’ had carefully listened to applicant’s representative and noted and considered the written objection from a local resident and the objection made on behalf of the Metropolitan Police.
The Chair stated that the Cumulative Impact Zone should not be taken as an excuse to make a representation for every application by responsible authorities. The policy does make it clear that regard should be had to the operating schedule. Responsible authorities have the advantage of seeing this schedule. Members would therefore expect representations against to set out what is wrong with the operating schedule. An objection solely on the basis that it is within the cumulative impact zone was unhelpful.
Members’ believed that the amended hours and conditions would help address the concerns raised by the objectors and that Members were satisfied that the operation of the premises will not add to the cumulative impact being experienced.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for, Busaba Eathai, 3 Innova Passage, London E1 6LJ be GRANTED with conditions .
Sale of Alcohol (on & off sales)
· Monday to Sunday from 10:00 hours to 23:30 hours
The Provision of Late Night Refreshments
· Monday to Sunday from 23:00 hours to 23:30 ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Convenience Store, 55 Old Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6QA.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Alan Aylott, Legal Representative, explained that the applicant had 4 years experience of working in the store, had another premises in Redchurch Street and had a robust operating schedule with proposed conditions. It was also noted that there were no representations from responsible authorities.
Mr Aylott further explained that the hours applied for were within the framework hours and that relevant training would be given to staff to sell alcohol responsibly and would have appropriate notices displayed in the premise.
There were no objectors present at the meeting who wished to address the Sub Committee, therefore Members noted and considered their written representations contained in the agenda.
In response to questions it was noted that no more than 25% of the premises would be used to display alcohol and the Applicant accepted a start time of 09:00 hours for the sale of alcohol.
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.
Each application must be considered on its own merits and after careful consideration the Chair stated that the Sub Committee had carefully listened to the applicant’s representative and noted and considered the written objections contained in the agenda. Members were satisfied that a reduction in the morning hours and conditions restricting the sale of single super strength alcohol cans would help address the concerns raised by the objectors and promote the Licensing Objectives.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for, Convenience Store, 55 Old Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6QA be GRANTED with conditions.
The sale by retail of alcohol (off sales)
· Monday to Sunday from 09:00 hours to 23:00 hours
Hours Premises is open to the Public
· Monday to Sunday from 07:00 hours to 23:00 hours
Conditions
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT THE CHAIR CONSIDERS URGENT Minutes: There was no other business.
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