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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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 Misschu, 91 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7RA. It was noted that an objection had been received by the Metropolitan Police.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Marcus Lavell, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant gave a brief background of the nature of the premises. It was noted that Misschu was a bold and unique brand across Australia and now the UK, the restaurant served classic Vietnamese street and café foods as both table food and takeaway service. It was further noted that there would only be three forms of alcoholic drinks served at the premises and would be ancillary to food.
Mr Lavell explained that the premise was located at the edge of the cumulative impact zone, however the operators had experience of trading in saturated areas as 8 out of 9 of the premises was located in city centre environments. He explained that they had removed off sales and agreed to conditions proposed by the Police.
It was reiterated that the sale of alcohol was ancillary to food and that alcohol would be less than 5% of their annual turnover. It was noted that the Applicant in addition to promoting the licensing objectives would also support the vision promoted by the Tower Hamlets Partnership Community Plan.
Mr Lavell concluded that the hours applied for were within the framework hours, that conditions had been agreed with the Police, there were no more than 58 covers at the restaurant. Whilst operating Temporary Event Notices there had been no problems or complaints.
Members then heard from PC Alan Cruickshank, Metropolitan Police, he explained that although the hours were within the framework hours it was still another premises that would have the ability to sell alcohol in an area which was already saturated. It was noted that the objection was not a reflection on the applicant but a response to the Saturation Policy. Since the introduction of the policy and the Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ), licences have been granted in this area but the continuing introduction of new licenced premises or variations however small or well run, would only compound the problems in the CIZ.
Members briefly discussed amongst themselves and the Chair stated that;
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 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 from the Applicant’s representative and PC Alan Cruickshank.
Members reached a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members decided to grant the application with conditions agreed with the Police. Members noted that the premises was within the cumulative impact zone, ... view the full minutes text for item 3.1 |
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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 Second Home Ltd, Ground Floor, 68-80 Hanbury Street, London E1 5JL. It was noted that there had been objections made by the Police and conditions had been agreed with Environmental Health and local residents.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Sam Aldenton, Applicant, explained the premises was to be used as a private members club for entrepreneurs consisting of high quality workspace designed for small/medium sized businesses, meeting rooms event spaces for education and networking and a café. He stated that all licensable activities would be ancillary to the primary focus.
Mr Aldenton concluded that he had worked closely with responsible authorities and local residents and to that effect had agreed conditions with Environmental Health and local residents who had withdrawn their objections and that he had also agreed to conditions proposed by the Police.
Members then heard from PC Alan Cruickshank who stated that he had met with the Applicant and had agreed to conditions, however, this premises was within the saturation zone and therefore had a duty to object as another licensed venue would only compound the problems in the CIZ and would mean that more people would remain in the CIZ in the late hours having the potential to cause public nuisance.
Members also heard from Mr Jon Shapiro, Local resident who welcomed the proposal and the conditions offered and agreed by the Applicant.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- The provision of indoor sporting events was to hold ping pong matches/tournament etc. and only envisaged this to happen possibly once a year - That the premises would be a members’ only club and would only allow entry for members and their guests. - That there had been no objection from the Fire Authority - That realistic hours would be between 07:00 to 22:30 hours - That members would have to be the age of 21 and over - The company would support local colleges
Members retired to consider their decision at 11.45am and reconvened at 11.50am.
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 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 from the Applicant and objectors.
Members noted the concerns of public nuisance and noted the fact that the premises was within the cumulative impact zone. However Members noted how the Applicant had agreed to various conditions prior to the meeting to address the concerns of residents and responsible authorities.
Members were satisfied that the premises would not have a detrimental cumulative impact in the area and therefore granted the application with a ... 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 Redchurch General Store, 64-66 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DP. It was noted that there had been objections made by the local residents and Police.
It was noted that the premises had existing licences for the first floor and basement floor and that the licences had been transferred to Soho House Limited.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Lana Tricker, Licensing Representative for the Applicant stated that the premises would like to have the one licence to operate on all three floors, instead of having three separate licences. She explained that the first floor was already licensed for Cheeky Nails, the basement floor was licensed as a cinema and now wanted the ground floor licensed for the use of a reception area, a cafe and a male grooming centre, Neville premises.
It was noted that if the application was granted the Applicants would surrender the two separate licences for the first floor and basement floor. Ms Tricker referred to supporting documents contained within the agenda and highlighted the aspects of the types of service that the premises would be providing.
It was noted that the sale of alcohol was not the primary purpose and was only ancillary to food, or a service at the premises. In response to the objections made to this application the Applicants proposed a number of conditions such as noise insulation, drinks to be ancillary to a meal or treatment, dispersal policies etc. Mr Tricker stated that it was not an alcohol led environment and the reception area was for customers possibly having a drink before watching a film in the cinema or after the film was over. The Applicants accepted that it was in close prolixity to local residents however believed that the conditions offered and hours applied for would not have a negative impact on the area.
Ms Tricker explained that off sales was applied for the outside tables and chairs area and would like to use this area between the hours of 8am and 9pm, that there would be 5 tables and 10 chairs and this had been granted by the Streets and Markets Department subject to this application.
She concluded that the ground floor would be used as a reception area to greet customers and café would also be open in the mornings to serve breakfast. She concluded by saying they had a very long lease and were committed to the area and would be happy to have last entry time of 11.30pm.
Members then heard from PC Alan Cruickshank who stated that the premises was within the CIZ and would mean another premises that would have the ability to sell alcohol in an area which was already saturated. It was noted that the objection was not a reflection on the applicant but a response to the Saturation Policy. Since the introduction of the policy and the ... view the full minutes text for item 3.3 |
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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 time limited premises application for Former Shoreditch Train Station, corner of Pedley Street and Code Street, London E1 5EW. It was noted that there had been an objection made by the Police.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Anthoy Hoate, Applicant, explained that he owned the station and wanted Hot Tub Cinema Company to run a series of screenings over a one year period. He explained that they screened non contentious cinema like romantic comedies, animations etc. The application was for the provision of selling alcohol as an ancillary to the cinema and between the hours of 6.30pm and 10.30pm during week days and 12 noon to 22.30 during weekends and that there would be no vertical drinking and noise disturbance would be minimal as it would be a cinema.
Members also heard from Mr David Asher Charman, Director for Theatron Media Limited who briefly explained that having spoken with the Police they were happy to comply to the conditions proposed by PC Alan Cruickshank by installing CCTV cameras, employing SIA staff etc. He stated that this would be a pop up event, a variety of venues had been used around London and this summer they have had 20 events in the Former Shoreditch Train Station via temporary event notices and were proud to report that there had been no incidents or complaints.
Members then heard from PC Alan Cruickshank who stated that he welcomed the removal of non standard timings and the conditions accepted by the Applicant. However, had concerns about the safety of customers leaving through Pedley Street. He stated that although the hours were within the framework hours it was yet another premise which will have the ability to sell alcohol in the area which is already saturated.
In response to questions it was noted that the maximum capacity for the premises was 120 people and that there was adequate toilet facilities on the premises.
Members retired to consider their decision at 12.50pm and reconvened at 12.55pm.
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 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 from the Applicants and PC Alan Cruickshank.
Members reached a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members decided to grant the application with conditions agreed with the Police. Members noted that the premises was within the cumulative impact zone, however, Members were satisfied that having seen the evidence prior to and at the meeting, the Applicant had done everything they could to mitigate further impact within the cumulative impact zone and Members were content that the ... view the full minutes text for item 3.4 |