Agenda, decisions and 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 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: There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interest made.
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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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Application for a New Premises Licence for Yummy Pizza, 57 Burdett Road, London, E3 4TN PDF 116 KB Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer, introduced the report, which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Yummy Pizza, 57 Burdett Road, London E3 4TN. It was noted that objections had been received from the Licensing Authority, Police, Environmental Health and a local resident.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Matt Lewin, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant explained that it was a family run business, run by the Applicant and her husband, that they were a hard working couple, and also owned and managed Tops Pizza in West India Road, which has had a licence for one year now. Mr Lewin explained that there was a misunderstanding over the licence hours at the start, hence the one failed test purchase, since this the Applicant has applied for a licence and has been abiding by the law.
He stated that the Applicant acknowledged that the hours applied for, were too ambitious, and therefore proposed a reduction in the hours to 2am. He also referred Members to page 39 of the agenda and highlighted the conditions consistent with the operating schedule and said that CCTV cameras had already been installed and were in operation, notices were clearly displayed asking customers to leave quietly and respect the needs of local residents and had good lighting in and outside the premises.
Mr Lewin explained that Mr Mohammed Aziz had brought the business following the failed test purchase, there had been five more visits/checks where the premises has been closed and therefore complying with the operational hours. He referred to page 52 of the agenda and drew Members attention to other late night premises in the area. He then referred to the representation from the Police on page 59 and stated that the reported crimes listed around the local area occurred during the framework hours. He said that the Applicants and staff were experienced and with the conditions offered it was believed that they would not add to anti-social behaviour, crime and disorder or public nuisance in the area. It was noted that there were other premises trading for longer hours and there has been no specific complaints regarding the premises.
Members then heard from Damian Doherty, representing the Licensing Authority, he explained that the times applied for go beyond the framework hours and taking into account the location of the premises of which has high anti-social behaviour levels it is believed the premises would become a hub for youth to hang around and cause anti-social behaviour. It was also noted that an afterhours sale was made at the premises and then said if Members were minded to grant a licence then conditions on page 55 should be considered.
Members also heard from Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Officer who stated that the proposed hours were beyond the Councils framework hours and that there would likely be public nuisance due to access and egress to and from the venue, especially due to patrons being in high ... view the full minutes text for item 3.1 |
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Additional documents: Minutes: A request for adjournment was received by the Applicant’s solicitors on the day of the meeting, on the basis that the Applicant was unable to attend as he was recovering post-surgery.
Upon receiving evidence, the Sub Committee considered this request and granted the adjournment in order to allow for the Applicant to attend the next meeting date that is set.
Members requested that the application is rescheduled to the earliest available date.
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Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer, introduced the report, which detailed the application for a variation of the premises licence for Kays Local, 209 Roman Road, London E2 0QY. It was noted that objections had been received from the Police, Environmental Health and a local resident.
At the request of the Chair Ms Lyka Satir, a friend of the Applicant spoke on behalf of the Applicant and explained that the Applicant was seeking an application for longer hours for the sale of alcohol due to customer demand. She said that the Applicant was not aware of the anti-social behaviour in the area, as the Applicant has had no trouble with customers, no problems and no complaints. She said the premises already had a CCTV camera system installed and had 16 cameras altogether. There were two members of staff that were Personal Licence Holders and they always asked for ID when selling alcohol.
Members then heard from PC Mark Perry who referred to his statement in the agenda and made particular reference to a statement from PCSO John Murphy, the dedicated PCSO for Bethnal Green Safer Neighbourhood Team. He highlighted that there were problems in the local area, with youths gathering and congregating. Later hours would attract more people to area and cause more alcohol related anti-social behaviour and public nuisance. PC Perry also stated that if longer hours were granted then the premises would become a magnet for youths to hang outside and congregate.
Members also heard from Ms Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Officer, she referred to her statement on page 241 of the agenda and highlighted her concerns of noise breakout from the venue affecting neighbouring residents and the likelihood of disturbance to residential properties during noise sensitive hours and therefore asked Members to refuse the application.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That there had been no attempt to contact or meet with the Police or any other Responsible Authorities to discuss the application. - That there were no other premises in the direct vicinity that had a licence for the hours applied for therefore the likelihood it would attract street drinkers, youth to congregate outside and cause anti-social behaviour and public nuisance.
Members adjourned the meeting at 4.10pm for deliberations and reconvened at 4.20pm.
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. The Sub Committee had carefully considered all of the evidence before them and considered the representation made by the Applicant’s friend at the meeting and also heard from representatives of the Metropolitan Police and ... view the full minutes text for item 3.3 |
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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: There were no applications that required deadline extensions.
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