There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interest.

The rules of procedure were noted.

It was agreed by Members and all parties present at the meeting that all three applications on the agenda would be heard co-jointly.

At the request of the Chair, Ms Catrina Marshall, Licensing Officer, introduced all three reports, detailing each application for Units 1,2 & 3, Lanark Square, London E14 9RE. It was noted that there was one resident in support of all three applications and there were objections received from local residents for all three applications too.

At the request of the Chair, Mr David Dadds, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant briefly explained that these premises were part of the Bellways development’s own leasehold retail units. He explained that he had tried to have dialogue with the resident objectors but had, had no luck. He explained that the applications should only be considered on the basis of the licensing objectives.

Mr Dadds said that the activities from the premises would not impact on the area. He further explained that no one actually objects to the premises but were only objecting in order to get some help towards the costs of service charges etc. He also explained that all residents were aware that there would be retail units as part of the new housing developments.

It was noted that once the premises were open, the applicant would engage with local residents. It was also noted that it was a fairly quiet area, there was no impact on the Cumulative Impact Zone and the hours were within the framework hours.

In response to questions it was noted that the restaurant and café would be for sitting down dinning and not a fast food or takeaway outlet. That no responsible authorities had objected to the application and sound proofing had been done at the premises.

Mr Dadds concluded that there was no evidence that was credible and would undermine the licensing objectives.

Members adjourned the meeting at 3.10pm for deliberations and reconvened at 3.25pm.

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, the Home Office Guidance and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy.

Consideration

Each application must be considered on its own merits and the Chair stated that the Sub Committee in the absence of the objector had carefully considered the written objections in the agenda and listened to the representations made on behalf of the Applicant by their Legal Representative.

Members noted the reduction in the hours for the sale of alcohol which was agreed with the Police and welcomed the efforts made by the Applicant and the conditions offered in their operating schedule. Members were satisfied that these conditions would help alleviate the concerns of the local residents. 

Therefore Members made a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members granted the application with conditions to help promote the licensing objectives.

Decision

Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –

RESOLVED

That the application for a New Premises Licence for, Unit 1 Lanark  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.1

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, the Home Office Guidance and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy.

Consideration

Each application must be considered on its own merits and the Chair stated that the Sub Committee in the absence of the objectors had carefully considered the written objections in the agenda and listened to the representations made on behalf of the Applicant by their Legal Representative.

Members felt that a later start for the sale of alcohol would be more appropriate given the locality of the premises, with residential properties, family homes, and children travelling to school in the mornings. Members welcomed the efforts made by the Applicant and the conditions offered in their operating schedule. Members were satisfied that these conditions would help alleviate the concerns of the local residents. 

Therefore Members made a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members granted the application with conditions to help promote the licensing objectives.

Decision

Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –

RESOLVED

That the application for a New Premises Licence for, Unit 2 Lanark Square, London E14 9RE be GRANTED with conditions.

Saleofalcohol–(onsalesonly)and ProvisionofRegulatedEntertainment(RecordedMusic)

·         Monday –Wednesday 09:00- 23:30hours

·         Thursday –Saturday09:00 –00:00 hours(midnight)

·         Sunday 09:00– 22:30hours

LateNightRefreshment:

·         Monday –Wednesday 23:00- 23:30hours

·         Thursday –Saturday23:00 –00:00 hours(midnight)

Hourspremisesare opentothepublic:

·         Monday –Wednesday 06:00- 23:30hours

·         Thursday –Saturday06:00 –00:00 hours(midnight)

·         Sunday 06:00– 22:30hours

Anadditionalhouris requested forlicensableactivitiesand openinghourson:

·         Thursday,Friday,Saturday &Sunday oftheEaster Weekend,

·         Friday,Saturday &Sundayofboth May& AugustBank Holidayweekends,

·         Christmas Eve,BoxingDay.

·         Burns night,ValentinesDay,St George’sDay,St AndrewsDay,St David’sDay,St PatricksDay andHalloween,providedthattheday isnot followed by anormal workingday.

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, the Home Office Guidance and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy.

Consideration

Each application must be considered on its own merits and the Chair stated that the Sub Committee in the absence of the objectors had carefully considered the written objections in the agenda and listened to the representations made on behalf of the Applicant by their Legal Representative.

Members felt that a later start for the sale of alcohol would be more appropriate given the locality of the premises, with residential properties, family homes, and children travelling to school in the mornings. Members welcomed the efforts made by the Applicant and the conditions offered in their operating schedule. Members were satisfied that these conditions would help alleviate the concerns of the local residents. 

Therefore Members made a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members granted the application with conditions to help promote the licensing objectives.

Decision

Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –

RESOLVED

That the application for a New Premises Licence for, Unit 3 Lanark Square, London E14 9RE be GRANTED with conditions consistent to the operating schedule.

Saleofalcohol–(onsalesonly)and ProvisionofRegulatedEntertainment(RecordedMusic)

·         Monday –Wednesday 09:00- 23:30hours

·         Thursday –Saturday09:00 –00:00 hours(midnight)

·         Sunday 09:00– 22:30hours

LateNightRefreshment:

·         Monday –Wednesday 23:00- 23:30hours

·         Thursday –Saturday23:00 –00:00 hours(midnight)

Hourspremisesare opentothepublic:

·         Monday –Wednesday 06:00- 23:30hours

·         Thursday –Saturday06:00 –00:00 hours(midnight)

·         Sunday 06:00– 22:30hours

Anadditionalhouris requested forlicensableactivitiesand openinghourson:

·         Thursday,Friday,Saturday &Sunday oftheEaster Weekend,

·   Friday,Saturday &Sundayofboth May& AugustBank Holiday

weekends,

·         Christmas Eve,BoxingDay.

·         Burns night,ValentinesDay,St George’sDay,St AndrewsDay,St David’sDay,St PatricksDay andHalloween,providedthattheday isnot followedby anormal workingday.

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.

There were no applications that required an extension for decision deadlines.