Agenda, decisions and minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PDF 214 KB Members are reminded to consider the categories of interest, identified in the Code of Conduct for Members to determine: whether they have an interest in any agenda item and any action they should take. For further details, see the attached note from the Monitoring Officer.
Members are also reminded to declare the nature of the interest at the earliest opportunity and the agenda item it relates to. Please note that ultimately it is the Members’ responsibility to identify any interests and also update their register of interest form as required by the Code.
If in doubt as to the nature of an interest, you are advised to seek advice prior the meeting by contacting the Monitoring Officer or Democratic Services. Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Shad Chowdhury declared a personal interest in item 4.2, Application for a variation of the premises licence for Pure La Cucina, 96 Brick Lane, London E1 6RL on the basis that he knew the applicant as a local constituent but confirmed that he had not discussed this application with him prior to the meeting.
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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 307 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 15th July 2021.
Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 15th July 2021 were agreed and approved as a correct record.
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Additional documents: |
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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Lavine Miller-Johnson, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a review of the premises licence for Cabby’s Rum Bar, Railway Arch 411, St Paul’s Way, London E3 4AG. It was noted that the review had been triggered by the Metropolitan Police and supported by a Ward Councillor on behalf of residents and Officers on behalf of the Licensing Authority and Environmental Health.
At the request of the Chair, PC Mark Perry, Applicant and representing the Metropolitan Police, explained that the premises had its licence granted in September 2020, stating in the application that it was going to be a bar with no amplified music, yet complaints had been received from residents about the premises being used as a nightclub. He referred to his representation in the agenda and explained that police attending the venue had been met with hostility and have been refused entry into the premises. PC Perry stated that the premises licence holder and designated premises supervisor had shown contempt for local residents, and his obligations under both the premises licence and the Licensing Act 2003, as well as Tower Hamlets Council and the Police.
PC Perry highlighted the breaches of the licence and the undermining of the licensing objectives referred to his statement contained in the agenda pack on pages 44-47. He said that there had been an occasion when the gates to the premises had been padlocked to stop police from entering the premises, and this had been very dangerous. He concluded that there had been a number of breaches, not allowing police to enter the premises, any contact on the phone with the premise licence holder had been hostile and abusive and the premises had been operating badly with a lack of responsibility. Therefore, there was no confidence in the premises licence holder to operate a licensed premises, and therefore the Police were seeking a revocation of the premises licence.
Councillor David Edgar, Ward Councillor, referred to his representation on page 94 of the agenda and stated that he had been approached by residents with complaints about the premises. He said that he has had conversations with residents recently and the issues remained the same, with lots of noise nuisance, including that related to access and egress to and from the premises, customers urinating on the streets and traffic congestion as a result of large numbers of people attending the venue. It was noted that noise nuisance continues on to the early hours of the morning affecting nearby residents. It was also reported that when management are challenged they are responded to aggressively. Cllr Edgar stated that issues were still continuing and residents were doubtful that this would stop.
Ms Kathy Driver, Principal Licensing Officer, explained that the licence was granted in 2020 and had come to the Licensing Authority’s attention when a complaint was received from a local councillor in May 2021 advising that a night club had opened up and was causing noise ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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Application for a New Premises Licence for Pure La Cucina 96 Brick Lane E1 6RL PDF 357 KB Additional documents: Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Lavine Miller-Johnson, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a variation of the premises licence for Pure La Cucina, 96 Brick Lane, London E1 6RL. It was noted that objections had been received by residents and by the Environmental Health Officer.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Mahbub Hussain, representing the Applicant, explained that the premises was a small restaurant and wanted to extend the hours for late night refreshments between the hours of 11.30pm to 3.00am for online deliveries only. He was aware of the cumulative impact zone (CIZ) and believed that the variation would not negatively impact on the area. He said that delivery drivers can be held accountable; they would not loiter but would just pick up and take the food. He did not envisage an influx of riders. Mr Hussain said they did not want to extend the sale of alcohol and did not sell alcohol despite having a premises licence. It was noted that CCTV cameras were in operation and recordings would be kept for 31 days, there was suitable signage in place, there was a no touting policy in operation and there had been no complaints made against the premises.
Members then heard from Ms Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Officer, she referred to her statement on page 171 of the agenda and stated that the premises was in the CIZ, she was aware that the premises would operate delivery only for the hours applied for but concerns were raised about delivery vehicles and the impact this had on the area and that there was nothing in the application to show how the premises would not negatively impact on the area. She also believed that there would be a great likelihood of disturbance to residential premises at the noise sensitive hours sought and there was insufficient information in the operating schedule to promote the licensing objectives for the prevention of public nuisance.
It was noted that the resident objectors were not present at the meeting therefore Members noted and considered the written objections contained in the agenda.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That the applicant was happy to accept a condition to restrict members of the public from frequenting the premises after 11.30pm to dine in or collect food etc. - He was also happy to accept a condition to have an SIA door staff to manage delivery drivers for the additional hours sought. - SIA staff will have been trained to manage delivery drivers as well as managing customers causing any disturbance. - That the applicant lived in the area and did not want to cause any disturbance to residents. - There was no regulated entertainment and no sale of alcohol at the premises. - There would be no idling of delivery vehicles. - The premises sold pizzas and gourmet burgers. - There would be no sale or delivery of alcohol. - That there have been no complaints about ... view the full minutes text for item 4.2 |
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At the request of the Chair, Ms Lavine Miller-Johnson, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed an application for a new premises licence for Stop and Shop, 59 Commercial Street, London E1 6BD. It was noted that objections had been received by officers on behalf of Licensing Authority and Environmental Health.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Surendar Panchal, Licensing Agent for the Applicant, explained that the applicant had 4-5 years of experience of operating an off licence. The applicant had taken over the lease of the premises not knowing that there was no premise licence. It was noted that the applicant was of good character and would be following the licensing objectives robustly. Mr Panchal explained that the premises had recently been refurbished, the applicant would join the local pubwatch scheme and would work with responsible authorities to uphold the licensing objectives. He said that he had consulted with the police and had agreed to a number of conditions detailed in the report. He said that the applicant had been operating with temporary event notices with no problems and there have been no complaints.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer explained that the premises had previously been reviewed by trading standards for selling counterfeit cigarettes and nitrous oxide gas canisters and in January 2021 the licence was revoked. An application for a premises licence was applied for in June 2021 and the application refused.
She also raised concerns about the history of the premises and the potential for previous customers to come and pressurise the applicant to meet previous demands. There were also concerns about granting an application so soon after revocation. It was also noted that there was a large number of hostels and vulnerable residents living nearby and the need to be mindful of the area.
Members then heard from Ms Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Officer, she said having reviewed the application, there was insufficient information in the operating schedule of the licensing application to show how the applicant would promote the licensing objective for the prevention of public nuisance, particularly when considering that the application was for an additional premises license in the CIZ. She also stated that there were residential premises in close proximity and likely concerns of noise breakout from the premises affecting neighbouring residents.
In response to questions from Members the following was noted;
- That the applicant had 10 years of experience of studying and working in the area, and had undertaken the personal licence training. - That any intoxicated person would be refused sale. - That he was unaware that the premises licence had been revoked when he first got the lease of the premises. - That there was a basement under the premises, which operated as a beauty parlour which was a separate business and run by a different operator. - That they have a CCTV camera system in operation which can be downloaded and provided to officers on request.
Concluding remarks were made ... 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.
Additional documents: Minutes: Members agreed to extend the decision deadlines for the applications below to the dates stated; Licensing applications were extended due to the impact of the pandemic, and were adjourned under regulation 11 of the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005, it was in the public interest to do so, and did not require representation from parties to the applications.
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