Agenda, decisions and 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 were noted.
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 74 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committees held on 22 April, 8 May & 15 May 2014.
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Minutes: The minutes of the Licensing Sub Committees held on 22nd April, 8th May and 15th May 2014 were agreed.
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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Alex Lisowski, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Qualm Free Tearoom/ The Hawkhurst Vault, 240 Brick Lane, London E2 7EB. It was noted that objections had been made by local residents.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Theodore Holder, Applicant, briefly explained that crime and disorder in the area pre-dated before the premises was open. He stated that the premises was of a gentle nature and drinks would be priced at £4.50 + and this would therefore be a deterrent for street drinkers etc.
He explained that the application had been modified due to the objections received, the hours had been reduced and conditions proposed by the Police accepted. It was noted that suitable signage would be placed around the premises asking customers to leave quietly and respect the needs of local residents, that there would be family friendly events and did not envisage customers causing disorder due to the nature of the premises.
Members then heard from Councillor Racheal Saunders representing Frances Carroll & Michael Holden who were unable to attend the meeting. She explained that there were real concerns of public nuisance, public safety and crime and disorder in the area and the opening of this premise has made it worse. She stated that the nature of the premises and the size of the premise meant that customers end up standing in the streets, blocking pavements causing residents and pedestrians to walk on the road to get passed the premises.
She also highlighted that there were concerns of poor management, customers regularly spilling on to the streets, noise nuisance at night and chairs and furniture left outside the premises causing obstruction to passers by.
Members then heard from Jane Miller, Tim Ross, and Bridget Irving, local residents who expressed similar concerns of noise and public nuisance, and public safety with benches and chairs left outside the premises, street corner and pavements obstructed by furniture and customers making it difficult for pedestrians to walk past. There were also concerns that taking drinks outside the premises would potentially cause more disorder.
In response to questions from Members the following was noted;
- That the capacity of premise was for 35 people - The applicants previous experiences of working in licensed premises - That the premises was a tea room and not a bar - That the crowding on the street referred to in the photos submitted by the objectors were from one of the first TEN application they had.
In summing up the application, objectors believed that management were unable to manage the premises currently without a licence and having a licence would make it worse.
The applicants reassured Members that the premises was not a bar but a tea room and furniture would not be left outside and methods would be improved and every effort would be made to manage the premises legally and keep accesses clear.
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Alex Lisowski, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for As Nature Intended, 132 Commercial Street, London E1 6NG. It was noted that objections had been made by local residents and the Metropolitan Police.
At this point Mr Paul Greeno stated that the resident representations were not valid as they refer to planning permission, licence past 11pm and make reference to Costa Coffee.
At the request of the Chair, Mr David Smith, Legal Representative for the applicant gave a brief summary of the history and nature of the premises. It was noted that they were specialist in organic products. It was noted that the sale of alcohol would not be advertised, that it was organic and alcohol was of the part of the range of products offered. He stated that there would be no adverse effects and their operating schedule on page 172 of the agenda was significant to address the concerns raised.
It was also noted that the display of alcohol would not exceed 5% of the premises area and digital CCTV was in place to safeguard against any crime and disorder.
Mr Smith concluded that there had been no incidents of crime and disorder or complaints at the premises and that its clientele were females aged between 25-35.
Members then heard from PC Alan Cruickshank he explained that his objection was not a reflection on the applicant but a response to the saturation Policy. He explained that since the introduction of the policy and the cumulative impact zone, licenses have been granted in this area but the continuing introduction of new licensed premises however small or well run will compound the problems in the cumulative impact zone.
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 grant the application. Members noted that the operating schedule (and which was confirmed by the Applicant’s representative) provided that alcohol would only be sold for off sales and would make up no more than 5% of the retail stock. Further, the alcohol being supplied was organic and was therefore not likely to attract street drinkers. As a result, Members were satisfied that the operation of the premises would not lead to an increase in crime and disorder or public nuisance and therefore would not add to cumulative impact.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for, As Nature Intended, 132 Commercial Street, London E1 6NG be GRANTED with conditions.
The sale by retail of alcohol (off sales)
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EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC In view of the contents of the remaining items on the agenda the Committee is recommended to adopt the following motion:
“That, under the provisions of Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985, the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting for the consideration of the Section Two business on the grounds that it contains information defined as Exempt in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act, 1972.”
EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL SECTION (Pink Papers)
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Minutes: The Chair Moved and it was: -
Resolved:
That in accordance with the provisions of Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985, the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting for the consideration of the Section Two business on the grounds that it contained information defined as exempt or confidential in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government, Act 1972.
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RESTRICTED MINUTES To confirm as a correct record the restricted minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 22 April 2014.
Minutes: The restricted minutes of the Licensing Sub Committees held on 22nd April 2014 were agreed.
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT THE CHAIR CONSIDERS URGENT Minutes: There was no other business. |