Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST PDF 64 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 Alex Lisowski, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for the City of Paris Limited -74 Bonner Street, London, E2 0QP. It was noted that objections had been made by local residents and Councillors. A supplemental agenda for this item had been previous circulated.
The Chair then invited the applicant’s representative Jacques Rene to make his representations accompanied by the applicant Tazul Islam and he provided the following information in support of the application for a new premises licence.
In response to questions
It was noted that Councillors Amy Whitelock Gibbs and Sirajul Islam had objected to the application but could not be present tonight and had submitted a written statement. The Panel also noted the points about the lease for the premises and that this was not a Licensing matter.
The Licensing Objectives
In considering the application, Members were required to consider the Licensing Act 2003 (as amended), the Licensing Objectives, the Home Office 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. Members heard representations and considered the licensing objective for the prevention of crime and disorder and public nuisance.
Members noted the conditions offered by the Applicant to install CCTV, to restrict use of the outdoor area and the use of an incident/refusal book.
They also carefully considered the concerns from residents and local Councillors about anti-social behaviour and disturbance around the premises particularly from the use of alcohol. It was feared that this application would worsen these problems.
In view of the above, the Panel agreed to grant the application but to impose a number of safeguarding conditions on the application to prevent crime and disorder and public nuisance.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for City of Paris Limited - 74 Bonner Street, London, E2 0QP be GRANTED subject to the following:
Hours premises is open to the public:
Sunday to ... view the full minutes text for item 3.1 |
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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Mr Alex Lisowski, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for the variation of a Premises Licence for Ottolenghi, 11 Artillery Passage, London, E1 7LJ. It was noted that objections had been made by a local residents and the Metropolitan Police. A supplemental agenda for this item had been previous circulated.
The Chair then invited the applicant’s representativeAlun Thomas to make his representations accompanied by the applicant Noam Bar and he provided the following information in support of the application:
Members also heard from PC Alan Cruickshank, Metropolitan Police. Whilst noting the conditions offered by the Applicant and that it was unlikely that the plans should increase street drinking, he considered that the application should still be properly scrutinised to ensure that its impact on the CIZ and residents was acceptable
Members then heard from the local residents David Richards and Robin Moore.
The Licensing Objectives
In considering the application, Members were required to consider the Licensing Act 2003 (as amended), the Licensing Objectives, the Home Office 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 heard representations for interested parties. Members heard representations and considered the licensing objective for the prevention of public nuisance and crime and disorder.
In reaching their decision, the Panel took into account the amendments offered by ... view the full minutes text for item 3.2 |
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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 (Tesco), 571 Manchester Road, Isle of Dogs, London E14 3NX. Objections had been received from a Ward Councillor and local residents.
The Chair the invited the applicant’s representative Jeremy Bark and HardipHoodle of Tesco to make their representations and he provided the following information in support of the application:
Members then heard from the local resident Nadia Mahmood and Councillor Candida Ronald who reported the following points:
· Expressed concern about the impact on highway safety, noise, parking and the impact from deliveries from the proposal given the area was a densely populated residential area. · That Councillor Ronald had been approached by residents living by the green, expressing concern that the plans would increase drinking and anti-social behaviour on the green. Many of these residents were vulnerable people. · That the proposal would increase street drinking and ant-social behaviour in the surrounding area. The Licensing Objectives
In considering the application, Members were required to consider the Licensing Act 2003 (as amended), the Licensing Objectives, the Home Office 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 heard representations for all interested parties.
Members heard representations and considered the licensing objective for the prevention of public nuisance and crime and disorder.
Members listened carefully to the case made on behalf of the applicant and the representations from the residents and the ward Councillor. Members noted that the concerns related to issues outside ... view the full minutes text for item 3.3 |
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT THE CHAIR CONSIDERS URGENT Minutes: None. |