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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PDF 215 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: There were no declarations interest. |
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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) To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 31st August 12th September 26th September, 10th October, 7th November, 21st November, 4th December, and 19th December. – TO FOLLOW Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting were agreed and approved as a correct record. |
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Additional documents: |
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Application for a Premises Licence for (Carwash), 1 Quaker Street, London E1 6SZ PDF 388 KB Licensing Objectives:
· The prevention of public nuisance · The prevention of crime and disorder
Representations:
· Environmental Protection · Licensing Authority · Metropolitan Police · Residents
Ward: Weavers Additional documents: Minutes: The Sub-Committee considered an application by Damon Borley for a new premises licence to be held in respect of Carwash, 1 Quaker Street, London, E1 6SZ (“the Premises”). The application sought authorisation for the sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on the Premises only. The hours sought were 11:00 hours to 23:00 hours Monday to Sunday, with drinking-up time of thirty minutes each day. The application received representations against it. These were from the Licensing Authority, Environmental Health, and a number of residents. A representation had also been made by SPIRE, a local residents’ group. These were based predominantly on the licensing objectives of the prevention of public nuisance and the prevention of crime and disorder and because of the Premises’ location within the Brick Lane Cumulative Impact Zone.
Applicant The Sub-Committee heard from Mr. Borley and his agent, Mr. Denny. The Premises were to be used as an event hire space. It was not intended to be open to the public at all times, were a licence to be granted. They would be trading only when a formal booking had been made and the alcohol offering was intended to be limited. It was not intended to operate as a bar or club. Mr. Denny stated that a terminal hour of 23:00 hours was not necessary, and that the applicant was amenable to reducing this to 22:30 hours. Most events would finish earlier than this. The concerns of the residents and responsible authorities were understood, but there was no intention for the Premises to be a venue at which large quantities of alcohol would be drunk. Mr. Denny also confirmed that there would be no regulated entertainment as the venue would be closing by 23:00 hours. Mr. Denny also stated that noise levels could be monitored, risk assessments carried out to determine when SIA-staff would be needed. Residents Association Randall Thiel addressed the Sub-Committee on behalf of SPIRE and also as spokesperson for the other residents who had made representations. He was concerned that the applicant did not fully appreciate the difficulties of operating within the CIZ. There was no specific reference to the CIZ although a number of conditions had been offered up in the operating schedule. The area was also challenging with respect to crime and disorder. The Premises could operate by way of Temporary Event Notices (TENs) and he queried why the venue would need to have drinking until 23:00 hours.
Environmental Protection Nicola Cadzow spoke briefly to her objection on behalf of the Environmental Health Service, which was concerned with the prevention of public nuisance. She commented on the fact that music was not regulated at the times that the venue was intended to operate, which meant that no enforceable conditions could be imposed to address such issues. This would allow, for example,, the Premises to make use of DJs. Licensing Authority Ms. Driver spoke to her representation on behalf of the Licensing Authority, which was predominantly concerned with the impact on ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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Licensing Objectives:
· The prevention of public nuisance
Representations:
· Environmental Protection · Licensing Authority
Ward: Bethnal Green West Additional documents:
Minutes: The Sub-Committee considered an application by Garden Ltd. for a new premises licence to be held in respect of Grocery & Restaurant Ltd., 477 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 9QH (“the Premises”). The application originally sought authorisation for the sale by retail of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment, and the provision of late-night refreshment. Recorded music and the provision of refreshment sought on Fridays and Saturdays only from 23:00 hours to 00:30 hours. The sale of alcohol was sought from 10:00 hours to 23:30 hours Sunday to Thursday and from 10:00 hours to 00:30 hours on Fridays and Saturdays.Non-standard timings were also sought.
The application attracted objections from the Environmental Health Service and the Licensing Authority. These were based on the licensing objectives of the prevention of public nuisance and that the Premises were located within the Bethnal Green Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) and that the applicant had not rebutted the presumption in favour of refusal.
Applicant
The Sub-Committee heard briefly from Ms. Abara on behalf of the company and the agent, Mr. Olusola. The Sub-Committee was told that non-standard timings had been withdrawn, as confirmed in correspondence in the Supplemental Agenda. The applicant was aware of the CIZ. He drew the Sub-Committee’s attention to the fact that there were no other representations.
Environmental Protection
Ms. Cadzow addressed the Sub-Committee briefly with respect to her representation. She was concerned that the application had not fully addressed the implications of the CIZ and that there was insufficient information in the operating schedule to address this. She’d reviewed the Supplemental Agenda and noted that the applicant had offered proposals which could be translated into and she asked that those be imposed if the Sub-Committee was minded the application. She also suggested further conditions, relating to the pre-booking of taxis, notices reminding patrons to leave quietly, and a limit of five smokers outside the premises. She was content with the removal of non-standard timings.
Licensing Authority
Ms. Holland made similar observations with respect to the lack of reference to the CIZ. The application was not an exception because some factors fell within possible exceptions e.g. the numbers, whilst others were outside e.g. the times were outside of framework hours. The information in the Supplemental Agenda such as table service and no vertical drinking addressed some concerns. She also suggested conditions may be needed in respect of deliveries. She also sought clarity on the suggestion that the Premises would be used for parties and precisely what that would entail. Members asked about the nature of parties and were told that the venue would be available for hire for small gatherings such as birthday parties and family-oriented events. The target audience for such parties was the local African community. People would be encouraged to leave by the side door, which opened on to a quiet, no through road rather than via the front door. They indicated ... view the full minutes text for item 4.2 |
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Licensing Objectives:
· The prevention of public nuisance · The prevention of crime and disorder
Representations:
· Environmental Protection · Licensing Authority · Metropolitan Police · Resident
Ward: Spitalfields & Banglatown Additional documents: Minutes: This application was withdrawn. |
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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.
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