Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST PDF 67 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: No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were declared.
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To note the rules of procedure which are attached for information. Additional documents: Minutes: The Rules of Procedure were noted by the Sub-Committee.
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Additional documents: Minutes: This application was withdrawn by the applicant.
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Additional documents:
Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Corinne Holland Licensing Officer, introduced the report detailing the application for a new premises licence for Travelodge London City, 20 Middlesex Street, London E1 7EX. Ms Holland stated the licence was for the sale of alcohol and late night refreshment for the ground floor café-bar /lounge area of the hotel.
She referred Members to appendices 1, 2 and 3 which detailed the application, the site plan and maps of the vicinity. Objections to the application were appended at appendix 6 and 7, pages 181 and 183. The applicants were seeking a 24 hour licence. Discussions had taken place between the Applicant and the Objectors and further conditions were being offered.
The Applicants representative, Mr Andrew Woods was invited by the Sub-Committee to put forward his case for granting a new licence. Mr Woods explained Travelodge was a well-known brand of hotels and was seeking a licence for a new hotel at the location of 20 Middlesex Street. He said this was a flagship hotel with eight floors, which was due to open in June 2018. The licence was sought for the ground floor café/bar area and was not dissimilar to the layout of other hotels. The lounge area would provide 200 covers but was not designed for entertainment such as television watching or music. It was designed to allow guests to relax and converse and enjoy a drink. As the lounge area was considered to be separate to the bedrooms on the upper levels, the sale of alcohol would be considered as an ‘off sale’ with the intention guests would be able to take drinks up to their bedrooms. In discussion with the Objector Mr Woods said his clients had made clear that they would not be allowing off sales from the building itself. Mr Woods stated his clients would be willing to accept a condition of no off sales from the hotel building.
Mr Woods continued stating the hotel was a £27m development and would employ 120 members of staff. It was normal procedure to lock the access to the hotel from 11:00 p.m. with guests only gaining access via a key card. This ensured only guests and their bona-fide visitors had access to the building. The hotel would be fully compliant with other standard conditions such as having CCTV and the supplemental agenda provided Members with detail of the type and nature of training undertaken by staff members. Travelodge is an experienced provider of hotels in London and there are no concerns of crime and disorder or public nuisance emanating from hotels managed and run by the company.
The Objector Mr Shaprio was asked to address the Sub-Committee with his objection. Mr Shaprio stated that whilst there was no doubt the company - Travelodge was a reputable operator, his concern related to the saturation of the Brick Lane area. As a member of the Brick Lane ward panel, he regularly witnessed the consequences of alcohol and the resultant public nuisance and ... view the full minutes text for item 5. |
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EXTENSION OF DECISION DEADLINE: LICENSING ACT 2003 The Sub Committee may be requested to extend the decision deadline for applications to be considered at forthcoming meetings due to the volume of applications requiring a hearing. Where necessary, details will be provided at the meeting.
Minutes: There were no applications which required decision deadline extensions.
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