Agenda, decisions and minutes
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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.
Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of 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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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 Sticks and Balls Snooker Ltd, Unit F2 88 Mile End Road, London E2 4UN. It was noted that objections had been received on behalf of two local residents.
At the request of the Chair, Mr David Burnham, Proposed Designated Premises Supervisor and representing the Applicant explained that the premises had been trading for 2 years and had clientele between the ages of 20-70 year olds. It was community orientated and a community business. He explained that there were security measures in place and was a Members only club. It was noted that all identifications were checked with the Police, and that they had upgraded and installed their CCTV camera system and were willing to share these with responsible authorities.
It was noted that the premises would operate a Challenge 25 policy, had a code of conduct in relation to drugs use, staff were trained regularly and management were part of the local Pubwatch scheme. Incident and accident logs were kept and the premise had fully compliant fire equipment and alarm systems. Mr Burnham stated that if the application was granted, alcoholic drinks would be no higher than 4% abv. They would also sell light snacks such as crisps and soft drinks. It was further noted that staff cleaned inside and outside the premises on a daily basis, and security measures were in place where members have to buzz in and out for entry and exit from the premises, which allowed staff to have control over who enters and leaves the premises.
Members then heard from Ms Danuta Wojtowicz, resident objector who also spoke on behalf of another resident objector, Mr Howard Spratt. She explained that the area was secluded and had problems of anti-social behaviour (ASB). She explained that it was a residential area and the use of the courtyard area would affect a much wider range of residents. She described some of the issues of ASB and was of the view that premises selling alcohol would exacerbate the issues of public nuisance and crime and disorder in the local area.
Ms Wojtowicz explained that premises selling alcohol would completely change the nature of the area and increase further night time disorder. She also questioned how customers smoking and drinking would be managed.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That there was a designated smoking area and there were usually 1-2 smokers outside at any one time. - It was noted that there were multiple businesses in close proximity. - The number of smokers could be controlled as customers have to be let in and out through the security door so this could be monitored easily. - That it was a small snooker club with the sale of alcoholic beverages to be ancillary to that. The Applicant did not propose selling high strength alcohol above 4% abv. The Applicant was ... view the full minutes text for item 3.1 |
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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 new premises licence for McQueen’s Flowers Ltd, 229 Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 0EL. It was noted that objections had been received by Responsible Authorities representing the Licensing Authority and Environmental Health.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Maria McDonald, representing the Applicant explained that the premises was a luxury gift shop selling flowers and candles etc. and wanted to sell alcohol in addition to the main product of flowers, specifically a premium champagne. The alcohol would be sold only along with the purchase of flowers or any other gift product, and would not be sold on its own. She explained that the price range for such a gift would start from £62.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer explained that the premise was in the Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) and that the operating schedule in the application had not met the licensing objectives. He explained that the plans for the mezzanine floor were unclear and that the Applicant had not been in touch following the representation. Mr Ali also explained that although the hours were within framework hours, having another premises selling alcohol would negatively add to the CIZ.
Members also heard from Ms Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Officer, she referred to her representation on page 119 of the agenda and explained that the issues were regarding public nuisance and that there was nothing in the operating schedule on how to comply with and promote the licensing objectives.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That they would only sell Champagne and this would be from a premium company. - That age restrictions would apply when placing the order and drivers would check identification upon delivery. - Happy to agree to the conditions proposed by the responsible authorities. - Minimum order with Champagne would start from £75 and over - This service would be an additional gifting opportunity for customers. - Due to the recent pandemic, the premises will no longer be opening for retail purchase, orders would only be delivery based and premises will be used as the workshop. - The sale of alcohol would be restricted to one product (champagne). - It was accepted by the Applicant that the application was not robust and not filled in correctly as someone else had filled the application for them at the time the application was made. - That an updated plan of the premises would need to be submitted as current plans were inadequate and unclear. - After Covid-19 – the premises would be used as the workshop and the retail outlet would be moved to the West End of London. - Happy to licence for particular occasions and other festive dates in the year.
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, ... view the full minutes text for item 3.2 |
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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.
Additional documents: Minutes: Members agreed to extend the decision deadlines for the following applications to 31 July 2020;
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