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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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION |
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Kathy Driver, Principal Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Robi’s Off Licence, 106 Brick Lane, London E1 6RL. It was noted objections had been received on behalf of the Licensing Authority, Metropolitan Police, Trading Standards, Resident Associations and local residents.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Anthony Edwards, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant stated that they wished to amend their licence application to reduce the opening hours to 12 midnight on all seven days. He explained that the premise was opened in 1999 and has been providing for the community ever since. It was noted that the licence was initially in the name of a company and therefore the family were not aware that if the company was to dissolve then the licence would elapse.
He further stated that he accepted that the failure of the business was due to insufficient level of management and accepted that there had been a number of breaches and it was evident that Mr Abdul Quddus, proposed Premises Licence Holder was not strong enough to have a licence in the area and therefore if the licence was granted then they would transfer the DPS immediately. He then introduced the proposed DPS Mr Shuhel Hussain Munna who had 20 years of experience of working in licensed premises. He explained that they wised to re build the reputation of the premises and did not accept that all bad behaviour in Brick Lane was due the premises and assured Members that staff would do everything they can to limit noise, by asking customers to leave the premises quietly, not to loiter outside the premises and have suitable signage asking customers to leave quietly and respect the needs of local residents. It was also noted that they only brought stock from reputable wholesale companies and then produced invoices for purchases.
Mr Edwards concluded by asking Members to grant the licence during the hours when there is no nuisance, up till 12 midnight. He then stated the conditions they would have in place to help promote the licensing objectives would be to have CCTV cameras, introduce a Challenge 21 Policy, keep and maintain a refusal book, would not open drink containers and would not sell plastic cups or glasses.
Members then heard from Alex Lisowski, Licensing Services, he referred to his statement on pages 54-56 of the agenda and explained that granting the license would be detrimental to the licensing objectives of ‘The prevention of crime and disorder’ and ‘The prevention of public nuisance’ and that the area was also within the area covered by the Council’s Special Cumulative Impact Policy. It was also noted that in the application the applicant showed little in the way of how the premise would not have a negative impact on the Licensing Objectives.
Mr Lisowski then detailed the history of the premises, the company formation and the link ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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Minutes: In the absence of the sole objector, Members stated that they had read the report, considered the application and the objections raised and decided to grant the application on the following grounds;
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. It was noted that Members were satisfied that the conditions on the operating schedule would help promote all four licensing objectives.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for, Mile End Post Office, Unit 2 Bleadon House, 13 Burdett Road, London E3 4TU be GRANTED.
Sale of Alcohol (Off Sales)
Monday to Sunday from 08:00 hours to19:00 hours
Opening Hours of the Premises
Monday to Sunday from 07:00 hours to19:00 hours
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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 review of the premises licence for Carlton Arms, 238 Bancroft Road, London E1 4BS. It was noted the review had been triggered by the Police, and that the Licensing Authority, Environmental Health and a local resident were also supporting the review. It was also noted that the licence had now been transferred over to Ms Jackie Barber as the Premise Licence Holder and new Designated Premises Supervisor.
At the request of the Chair, PC Alan Cruickshank, Metropolitan Police, stated the there was a lack of management control and there were concerns that Mr Gary Watts still played a part in the running of the business since the transfer had been made, because after an hour of the transfer he called to ask why the review was still going ahead despite the transfer of the licence.
He further explained the incidents which led to the review detailing the types of disorder which had taken place and then suggested some conditions which would help alleviate concerns, no live music, two SIA door staff on Fridays and Saturdays, keeping and maintaining an incident book, have CCTV cameras etc.
Members then heard from Mr Ian Wareing, Environmental Health, he stated that when called out by residents, music has been very loud and music could be heard from down the street. He suggested that the Premise Licence Holder should have acoustic work done to the premises. He did mention that there had been no complaints in the last 4 weeks and suggested that strict conditions would need to be added to the licence in order to promote the licensing objectives.
Members then heard from Kathy Driver, Licensing Services who stated that licensing had been receiving complaints since 2011 and the Premises Licence Holder had been clearly advised of complaints. She reported that there had been three in 2011, twelve in 2012 and four so far in 2013, complaints have been about live music, karaoke, and noise disturbance when leaving the premises. It was noted that there have never been any Temporary Events Notice’s during the time complaints have been received. Mr Watts had not managed the premises well. It was also mentioned that in September 2013 there were similar problems raised and various conditions asked for but still continue to have the same problems of noise nuisance and young people drinking in the pub. Ms Driver stated that she has had conversations with Ms Young and Ms Child the new lease holders but had not had any communication with the new Premise Licence Holder and DPS.
Members then heard from Mr Austen Green, Local Resident who explained that Friday to Sunday the age ranges of customers frequenting the pub were between the ages of 19-25 year olds. He also said that there were always high levels of noise nuisance due to live music and karaoke, and that there had been two ... view the full minutes text for item 4.3 |