Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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Contact: Simmi Yesmin, Senior Democratic Services Officer Tel: 020 7364 4120, E-mail: simmi.yesmin@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST PDF 68 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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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 141 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 6th February, 26th February and 6th March 2018.
Additional documents:
Minutes: The minutes of the Licensing Sub Committees held on 6th February, 26th February and 6th March 2018 were agreed as a correct record of proceedings.
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer, introduced the report, which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Food & Wine Mini Market, Unit 13, 71 Ben Johnson Road, London E1 4SA. It was noted that objections had been received from local residents and a local resident association.
At the request of the Chair Ms Miray Kaplan, Legal Representative on behalf of Mr Erdal Pinar, Applicant, read through his witness statement during which a variation to the application was made to reduce the hours for sale of alcohol to 7am to 11pm. It was noted that there had been no representation from the police or any other Responsible Authorities.
She explained that as result of the objections made the applicant was now reducing the hours for sale of alcohol, agreeing to add conditions to operate the Challenge 25 policy, install CCTV cameras, regularly train staff and work with the Responsible Authorities to promote the licensing objectives.
Members then heard from Ms Margaret Fisher and Mr Zakaria Hussain, local residents who expressed similar concerns over the excessive hours applied for, the likely increase of anti-social behaviour to what was already being experienced in the area. That the premises were situated in a densely populated residential area with no other commercial venues in the direct vicinity and therefore they were of the view that a late night premises licence selling alcohol would attract others to the area late at night who could potentially cause public nuisance.
In response to questions from Members the following was noted;
Ms Kaplan highlighted the revised sale of alcohol hours applied for - 11am to 11pm and the opening hours applied for - 7am to 12 midnight. She stated that they would work with responsible authorities to promote the licensing objectives and would accept all the conditions discussed at the meeting.
The objectors stated that they would hope that the hours would be strictly adhered to and that they would be monitoring this.
Members adjourned the meeting at 2.45pm for deliberations and reconvened at 2.55pm.
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 and in particular to have regard to the promotion of the four licencing objectives:
Consideration
Each application must ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer, introduced the report, which detailed the application for a variation for Super Kebab, 240 Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9DA. It was noted that an objection had been received from a local resident.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Duncan Craig, Legal Representative on behalf of the applicant explained that the application was to vary their hours on the existing licence for late night refreshments only and confirmed that there was no provision for the sale of alcohol.
Mr Craig stated that they had tried to mediate with the local resident objector but have had no response. It was noted that in order to help address her concerns they had the extractor fan system installed inside the premises which would cause no disturbance to neighbours and help reduce any noise or odour emanating from the premises. Mr Craig also offered a condition to address the concerns raised in relation to refuse outside the premises.
In the absence of the objector, Members noted and considered the written objection. There were no questions from Members.
Members adjourned the meeting at 3.05pm for deliberations and reconvened at 3.10pm.
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 and in particular to have regard to the promotion of the four licencing objectives:
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merits and the Chair stated that the Sub Committee in the absence of the objector had carefully considered the written objections in the agenda and listened to the representations made on behalf of the Applicant by his Representative.
Members noted the fact that the premises currently had a premises licence and the application was to vary the hours for late night refreshments only however Members reflected on their local knowledge of the area and its vicinity and felt that such long hours was unacceptable due to the existing issues of anti-social behaviour in the area.
However Members noted the Applicants efforts to mediate with the local resident objector and the conditions offered to help address the concerns of the extractor fan and issues of refuse and litter. Therefore Members decided to grant the application in part by granting slightly reduced hours than what had been applied for.
Members reached a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members granted the application subject to a condition to help prevent public nuisance.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a variation of the Premises Licence for, Super Kebab, 240 Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9DA be GRANTED in part with a condition.
The Provision of Late Night Refreshments
Sunday to Thursday from 23:00 hours to 02:00 hours (the following day) Friday and Saturday ... view the full minutes text for item 4.2 |
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer, introduced the report, which detailed the application for a Time Limited Premises for 1st July 2018 for Boishakhi Mela, Weavers Field, London E2. It was noted that an objection had been received from a local resident.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Catherine Boyd, Parks & Events Manager explained that this event had been running over the past years and that this would be the third year, and would mainly be attracting family audiences. It was noted that it was a popular event, well organised with no huge impact on local residents but more of a benefit to the local community.
Ms Boyd stated that were seeking a licence for regulated entertainment only between the hours of 12:00 noon to 20:00 hours. It was noted that the event was scheduled to finish by 19:00 hours and that there would be no provision for the sale of alcohol.
Ms Boyed highlighted that the application had only received one objection from a local resident and that there were no other objections from local residents or any of the responsible authorities.
Members were assured that there would be limited road closures and this would only be between 11.15am to 12 noon while the parade was on show and that the road closure would still permit access for residents. It was also noted that all residents affected by the road closures would be written to.
In the absence of the objector, Members noted and considered the written objection. There were no further questions from Members.
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 and in particular to have regard to the promotion of the four licencing objectives:
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merits and the Chair stated that the Sub Committee in the absence of the objector had carefully considered the written objections in the agenda and listened to the representations made by the Applicants.
Members noted that the event had been operating for the last few years and noted how well run and organised the event had been. Member also acknowledged the efforts made by the Applicant to ensure that there were minimal disruptions to local residents in the area by minimising road closures, sending out letters to local residents, and having a dedicated resident hotline for any complaints/issues etc.
Members reached a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members granted the application for the provision of regulated entertainment.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a time limited premises licence for, Boishakhi Mela, Weavers Field, London E2 be GRANTED.
The Provision of Regulated Entertainment consisting of Plays, Films, Indoor Sports, Live Music, ... view the full minutes text for item 4.3 |
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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: The Sub-Committee Members agreed to extend the deadlines for the following applications;
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