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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 of 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) PDF 168 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The minutes of the meetings held on 4th and 19th December 2023 and 25th and 13th February 2024 were agreed and approved as a correct record.
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Additional documents: |
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Application for a New Premise Licence for the Troxy, 490 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HX PDF 260 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 Troxy, 490 Commercial Road, London E1 0HX. It was noted that representations were received by two local residents and a resident’s association with concerns relating to public nuisance and anti-social behaviour.
The Sub Committee heard from Mr Donne, Licensing Representative and Mr Sutton-Roberts, Director of the Company. Mr Donne explained that the premises already had an existing premises licence which had been in place for many years. However, this new application had been made because the venue was being refurbished and would include the provision of forty extra toilet facilities, he emphasised the fact that the existing licence conditions were somewhat vague and unenforceable and therefore the new application included proposed conditions which were more clear, robust, enforceable and proportionate to the licence if granted.
It was noted that the responsible authorities had been consulted, in particular the metropolitan police, and no concerns had been raised and therefore no representations had been received from any of the responsible authorities against this application.
Mr Sutton-Roberts also addressed the Sub-Committee and gave a brief history of the premises, it was noted that that the venue had been re-opened in 2006 and held around 150 events each year which included award shows, concerts, corporate events etc. and approximately 150,000 guests attended these events in total. That they generated business for the community and also employed local residents. He did not agree that the use of Nitrous Oxide (NOx) was anything to do with patrons of the Premises and it was not uncommon to see members of the public with their vehicles park up inhaling NOx.
Mr Donne asked that the Sub Committee note the additional submitted documents such as the plans, operational manual and fire risk assessment, etc. he said that all advertising and public notice requirements had been met and that flyers had been sent out last year to residents with contact details of the management team should they have any concerns.
He concluded by stating that should the licence be granted, new conditions would be imposed which would help alleviate the concerns of residents. He said that the company operated a serious business and they were keen to work with its neighbours. He emphasised that the benefit of granting the application was a better licence overall, with clearer conditions. He noted that some of the issues of concern related to issues during the daytime, such as queues and that guests left promptly after club nights and there were no issues with dispersal.
Members then heard from Mr. Askor, local resident, he stated that the area was residential and that a number of elderly people lived in the nearby blocks. Ogilvie House, which was across the road, contained 150 flats. Crowd control was poor and the pavement by the Premises was frequently blocked by the queues. He had made a number of complaints about noise nuisance, none of ... view the full minutes text for item 4.1 |
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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 A. V. Wholesale, 47 Goulston Street, London, E1 7TP. The application sought authorisation for the sale by retail of alcohol from 10:30 hours to 20:30 hours seven days per week with the same opening hours as the hours applied for licensable activity. It was noted that representations were received by the Licensing Authority, two residents association and individual residents. Objections made, had reference to the Brick Lane Cumulative Impact Zone and issues of public nuisance.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Abbie Kumar, Applicant explained that the company’s main business was the wholesale of cigarettes and household goods. He explained that if a licence was to be granted, they would sell alcoholic beverages ranging from different brands and different types which would not be readily available elsewhere. He stated that these alcoholic drinks would mainly be for special occasions and to be consumed at home with family and friends and not to be consumed on the streets.
Mr. Kumar said that the objections related to late night nuisance and he did not consider that to be the case as the Premises had moderate opening hours and closed early. It was also noted that they did not often open on Saturdays but if they did, it would usually be open until 13:00 or 14:00 hours.
The Sub Committee then heard from Ms. Miller-Johnson, Licensing Officer, she referred to her representation contained in the agenda pack and acknowledged that the hours applied for, were within the Council’s framework hours, however the application had made no mention of the CIZ or the issues that existed in the area in their application.
She stated that the applicant had mentioned at the meeting that the alcohol to be sold was not an “everyday” product, but this had not been mentioned in the application. It was also noted that there were some confusion over whether the alcohol was being bought in bulk for wholesale purchase or by retail? It was noted that the applicant had agreed to the Licensing Authority’s suggested conditions, if the licence were to be granted, but that did not alleviate the concerns regarding the CIZ.
The Sub-Committee also heard from Mr. Lloyd on behalf of SPIRE and Mr Yekub Miah, a local resident. He explained that the Premises was located in a hotspot for anti-social behaviour (ASB). The business was the wholesale of cigarettes and selling alcohol would change that and attract and cause ASB. He also expressed concern over the fact that there was no control over the type of alcohol being sold or where it would be consumed. That the premises was in close proximity to residential dwellings and therefore an increase in footfall would increase noise nuisance.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- Mr. Kumar confirmed that that alcohol would be sale by retail and not as wholesale. - Mr. Kumar ... view the full minutes text for item 4.2 |
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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: The Sub-Committee agreed to extend the decision deadline to 31st May 2024 for the following applications;
· Monogroup, 1 Monkwood Way, London E3 2EG · INIS, The Tramprey, 13 Rookwood Way, London E3 2XT · Burgers LDN, 141 Leman Street London E1 8EY · Captain Kidd, 108 Wapping High Street, London E1W 2NA
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