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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.
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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 EMS Ltd 149 Commercial Street, London E1 6BJ PDF 350 KB 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 EMS, 149 Commercial Street, London E1 6BJ. It was noted that objections had been received by responsible authorities representing the Licensing Authority and Environmental Health and local residents. It was noted that following consultation with residents a number of them had withdrawn their objections. It was also noted the hours originally applied for had been reduced and further conditions offered.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Alun Thomas, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant, gave a brief background of the Applicants, the company and its style of operation. He explained that it was a bespoke application and that licensable activities had been revised and on sales would only be for tasting sessions and off sales alcohol would only be sold in sealed containers. Mr Thomas said that when the nature of the business and its style of operation was explained to the objectors, more than half of them withdrew their objections. Mr Thomas went on to explain that the premises specialised in premium gins, wines and ciders and spirits, and brands that are not sold on the high street.
Mr Ian Hart, Applicant, briefly explained how wines and gins were produced, and his experiences to date. He also explained that it was a family business with 10 employees. There would be a pre-booking policy only and would operate the Challenge 25 policy. Mr Thomas highlighted that the premises had a capacity of 40 people and believed that it ought to be considered as an exception to Cumulative Impact Policy (CIZ).
Members then heard from Ms Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer. She explained that the premises was in the CIZ and therefore the onus was on the applicants to show that they would not negatively impact on the area.
Ms Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Officer, referred to her representation on page 70 of the agenda and explained that the original application had insufficient information in the operating schedule to show how the premises would not negatively impact on the area and how the applicant would promote the licensing objectives. Ms Cadzow did acknowledge the reduction in hours and the conditions proposed.
It was noted that the remaining objectors were not present for the meeting therefore their written objections were considered and noted.
In response to questions the following was noted;
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Application for a New Premises Licence for JL Coffee Ltd 178a Brick Lane London E1 6SA PDF 349 KB 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 JL Coffee Ltd, 178a Brick Lane, London E1 6SA. It was noted that objections had been received on behalf of officers representing the Licensing Authority and Environmental Health.
At the request of the Chair Mr Jesse Liston, Applicant, briefly explained that he was aware of the CIZ and the need for such a policy in the area to help protect resident. He explained that the hours applied for were within the Council’s framework hours, that it was a coffee shop and there was no provisions for on-sales at the premises. He said he wanted a licence to be able to showcase craft beers and ciders from independent businesses. Mr Liston said that he would operate a Challenge 25 policy and all alcoholic drinks would be stored safely and securely behind the serving area. He strongly believed that this was a real opportunity to showcase products from small businesses, particularly local ones, and welcomed conditions from responsible authorities.
Members then heard Ms Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer. She explained that the premises was in the CIZ, an area which was already saturated. She did note that it was a small premises and that the hours applied for were within the council’s framework hours and an initiative in supporting independent businesses. However, Ms Holland highlighted that there was no mention of CIZ being addressed in the application. She also said that a 11pm closing time could lead to street drinking and the Applicant needed to demonstrate that an additional premises selling alcohol would not negatively impact on the area.
Members also heard from Ms Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Officer, who explained that there was insufficient information in the operating schedule. She explained that whilst the application is for earlier hours than the council’s framework hours, there was insufficient information in the operating schedule to explain how the applicant would promote the four licensing objectives. She also explained that there was no consideration of the impact on public nuisance from people accessing and egressing the premises and people loitering outside whilst the premises is in operation especially when the premises is in the CIZ.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That notices would be displayed asking customers to leave quietly and to respect the needs of local residents. - Staff would be trained regularly for the responsible sale of alcohol. - That the premises would help showcase products for independent businesses rather than to predominantly sell alcohol. - That there would be no consumption of alcohol on the premises. - The premises had a capacity of 4-5 persons at any one time - It was a small coffee shop and not expecting big rowdy groups of customers. - The premises have the right to refuse sales if persons were intoxicated or causing anti-social behaviour. - That the applicant had no plans to offer seating inside the ... view the full minutes text for item 3.2 |
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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a time limited premises licence for The East London Wineworks, Unit 5 Ground Floor, The Huntingdon Estate, Ebor Street, London E1 6JU. It was noted that objections had been made by officers representing the Licensing Authority and Environmental Health.
At the request of the Chair, Mr James Daglish, Legal Representative, explained that although Planning was a separate regime it was important to note that planning permission was being sought for the premises. It was noted that subject to outcome of this hearing it was more appropriate for the application to be for a time limited premises for a maximum of 2 years. He explained that the Applicant was a small independent business looking to sell bespoke set of wines and non-alcoholic wines. Mr Daglish said the applicant would be focusing on events for private and corporate groups. They would be sampling different wines with food and then offering the option for them to purchase drinks as takeaway. He explained that the style of operation was very focussed and for a niche market and would not negatively impact on the area.
Members heard from Mr Richard Vivan, Acoustic Engineer, he referred to his findings and stated that this premises would be low impact on the area and was in line with the exceptional circumstances described in 19.8 of the Tower Hamlets Special Cumulative Impact Policy, as the hours were within council’s framework hours and had a small capacity of 45 and had good practices in place. He referred Members to page 216 of the agenda which detailed conditions offered to help promote the licensing objectives for smokers, deliveries and collections and other good practices.
Mr Daglish emphasised that 19.8 of the Special Cumulative Impact Policy stated that exceptional circumstances applied to this premises as it had a capacity of under 50, and the hours applied for were within the framework hours. He also stated that the applicant would be willing to reduce the hours by 1 hour every evening and was also in agreement of the condition on page 251 of the agenda, which restricts the sale of alcohol ancillary to a meal or for pre-booked wine tasting events. Therefore, customers could not just walk in and use the premises as a drinking establishment.
Members then heard from Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer, objecting to the application who explained that the premises was within the CIZ. She expressed concerns that the premises could turn into a bar in the future if a licence was to be granted. Ms Driver highlighted that the premises was on the border of Bethnal Green behind boundary estate where the highest levels of anti-social behaviour are reported. She suggested that if Members were minded to grant the application then they should consider the outdoor area to be closed by 9pm. Ms Driver also suggested that more detail should be given on where smokers would be ... 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.
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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