Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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Contact: Simmi Yesmin, Democratic Services Tel: 020 7364 4120, E-mail: simmi.yesmin@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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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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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION |
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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 Close Up Cinema, 97-99 Sclater Street, London E1 6HR. It was noted that objections have been received from local residents and the Metropolitan Police.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Gary Grant, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant referred Members to the supporting documents submitted by the Applicant which had photos of the premises, premises licence plans, letters of support, website pages etc. It was noted that they would specialise in the promotion, distribution and exhibition of classics, world cinema, documentaries, and artists’ films, alongside a film library. It was noted that the cinema would become a unique resource for the local community and also for the wide regional and international audience.
It was further noted that the premise had been there for 9 years with all the facilities mentioned except for screening of films. Mr Grant stated that the nature of the premises, was art led which would educate and entertain users, and have screenings of Art House movies with question and answer sessions afterwards.
Mr Grant stated that the Applicant was happy to accept the reduced hours suggested by the Police and also offered conditions so that alcohol is to be sold only to patrons who attend the venue for film related purposes.
Mr Grant explained that the two resident objections had been addressed as one objection was regarding planning issues and the other objection related to refuse being put out late at night and therefore they were happy to have a condition to restrict the times when refuse could be put out and collected.
Mr Grant then introduced Ms Gwendolyn Leick, freeholder and resident who lived above the venue, Ms Leick explained the benefits of having the venue and expressed her support for the premises.
Members then heard from Mr Matthew Day who stated that the granting of the application would affect his quality of life. He showed photographs showing the close proximity of this venue to his flat. Mr Day stated that he had problems sleeping with the noise from the venue and explained how this affected him in the mornings when getting work.
He emphasised the fact that this premises was within the Saturation Zone and that the premises did cause disturbance. It was also noted that the lack of representation from residents was because there were no permanent residents in the area, as tenants did not stay long enough to object.
Members then heard from PC Mark Perry, Metropolitan Police who stated that another licenced venue would impact local residents, he welcomed the reduction in hours and the conditions proposed but the fact was that people still stood outside the premises causing noise nuisance and the policy was there to protect residents.
In response to questions the following was noted;
· That the capacity of the premises was for a maximum of 40 people. · That ... view the full minutes text for item 3.1 |
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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 WB Spitalfields Ltd, 8-9 Lamb Street, London E1 6EA. It was noted that objections have been received from local residents.
It was noted that there had been a representation that has been omitted from the agenda. The Chair asked if the applicant was happy to accept this representation at late notice. The representation was accepted and noted by the Applicant and Members.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Jack Speigler, Legal Representative stated that the application was to vary the application to extend the outside area to allow for 4 tables and 8 chairs to be placed outside for dining. It was noted that the premises was a premium sea food restaurant and amendments to the application had been made with a reduction in hours and conditions. It was noted that as a result of the conditions no responsible authorities had objected.
Members then heard from Robert Seldon, Applicant who gave a brief account of his experiences of managing restaurants for the past 25 years, he also explained that there would be two members of staff looking after the outside area, and had not had any problems or complaints from any of his other restaurants in Westminster and Soho.
It was noted that the whole purpose for licensing this extended area was for dining, there had not been any complaints so far and it was unlikely to have impact on policy area as it was not a late night premises, nor a new licence, it was a premium restaurant and not a bar.
Members then heard from Margaret Gordon, local resident who also spoke on behalf of residents who were unable to attend the meeting who had made objections. She expressed a number of concerns over the tables and chairs outside, access to the flats above the restaurant and general noise nuisance as a result of diners sitting outside the premises
Ms Gordon welcomed the reduced timings and stated that having 5-6 smokers outside the premises could get quite noisy. She asked if consideration can be made when putting out and putting in the chairs and tables.
Members raised concerns about the tables and chairs outside the premises, public safety and noise nuisance. It was noted that the size of tables and chairs would be determined by the Council’s Streets and Markets Team.
Members retired to consider their decision at 8.30 pm and reconvened at 8.50 pm.
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 the Chair stated that the Sub Committee had carefully considered all of the evidence before them and had taken account of the evidence submitted ... view the full minutes text for item 3.2 |
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Application for a Temporary Event Notice for 3 Hancock Road, London, E3 3DA PDF 64 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair stated that the Temporary Event Notice Application had been withdrawn by the Applicant and therefore they did not require consideration.
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT THE CHAIR CONSIDERS URGENT Minutes: The Chair stated that the Temporary Event Notice Applications had been withdrawn by the Applicants and therefore they did not require consideration.
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Licensing Act 2003 Temporary Event Notice for 3 Hancock Road, London, E3 3DA. PDF 71 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair stated that the Temporary Event Notice Application had been withdrawn by the Applicant and therefore they did not require consideration.
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Licensing Act 2003 Temporary Event Notice for 3 Hancock Road, London, E3 3DA. PDF 71 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair stated that the Temporary Event Notice Application had been withdrawn by the Applicant and therefore they did not require consideration.
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