Agenda, decisions and minutes
Venue: Committee Room C1, 1st Floor, Town Hall, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG
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 117 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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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING(S) PDF 186 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committees held on 4th December 2019 and 28th January 2020.
Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committees held on 4th December 2019 and 28th January 2020 were agreed as a correct record of proceedings.
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Application for a New Premises Licence for Braithwaite Street Tunnel London E1 6GJ PDF 267 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: This application was withdrawn by the Applicant prior to the meeting.
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Application for a New Premise Licence for Rico's 150b Commercial Street, London E1 6BD PDF 276 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 Rico’s 150b Commercial Street, London E1 6BD. It was noted that objections had been received on behalf of the Licensing Authority and Environmental Health.
Mr Niall McCann, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant, confirmed that the premises was a Mexican restaurant. He briefly explained the style of operation and the nature of the business. It was noted that there had been no representation from residents and the main concerns from the Responsible Authorities were about the Cumulative Impact Zone Policy rather than the layout of the premises or the operator.
Mr McCann explained the purpose and use of the outside area. The area would have six covers and would be rendered unusable after 10pm. Customers would only be served food and drink whilst seated. He explained that the background noise would not be above the general noise in Commercial Street.
Mr McCann explained the conditions that the Applicant had offered and the additional conditions which had been accepted following a review of the Responsible Authorities’ objections, He noted that the premises would not be alcohol led and would operate within the Council’s Framework hours. He submitted that the premises would not negatively impact the area or add to the issues already experienced in the cumulative impact zone.
Members then heard from Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer, who stated that he was pleased that the some of the suggested conditions had been accepted, however, he believed the off sale of alcohol would have a negative impact. He also explained that the extra customers and footfall in the area would add to the existing levels of public nuisance experienced in the area and would negatively impact the cumulative impact zone.
Members also head from Ms Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Officer, who echoed the concerns raised by the Licensing Authority. She expressed concern about the use of the outside area which would cause noise nuisance to neighbouring residents.
In response to questions the following was noted:
1. The Applicant was willing to remove off sales from the application and not to have tables and chairs outside the premises. 2. Residents lived directly above the premises, however, there were no objections from the residents. 3. The seating capacity of the premises was 70. 4. The direct telephone number of the manager would be available to residents if there were concerns or complaints. 5. A risk assessment of the premises would be done regularly.
Members adjourned the meeting at 7.20pm for deliberations and reconvened at 7.35pm.
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:
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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: Nil items.
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