Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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Contact: Simmi Yesmin, Senior Democratic Services Officer Tel: 020 7364 4120, E-mail: simmi.yesmin@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTEREST PDF 67 KB To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992. See attached note from the Monitoring Officer.
Minutes: Councillor Suluk Ahmed declared a personal interest in respect to item 3.1 that he was a ward member for Spitalfields and Banglatown.
No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were declared.
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To note the rules of procedure which are attached for information. Additional documents: Minutes: The Rules of Procedure were noted by the Sub Committee.
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Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer, introduced the report, detailing the application for Open Market Space, Old Spitalfields Market, London E1 6AA. It was noted that objections had been received by local residents and resident associations as well as support from two residents.
Ms Driver explained that since the application had been made there had been a number of amendments to application in terms of timings and conditions, it was also explained that there were licences already in place if the application was to be refused. It was noted that a comprehensive set of conditions had been proposed by the applicant which had been circulated to all interested parties.
At the request of the Chair Ms Clare Eames, Legal Representative for the Applicant explained that Members having read the papers, she would only go over the key aspects of the application and address the concerns raised in relation to the cumulative impact zone (CIZ). She said it was very important to her client to have and maintain a good relationship with the local residents. It was noted that the premises had been owned by the Brooks family since 2015 and a brief history of the family was given.
Ms Eames explained that the premises currently had a licence and was in operation. It was noted that the application had been amended and conditions proposed, amendments were in essence through mediation and in consultation with the Responsible Authorities. It was further noted that the market would be opened longer than the hours the licensable activities had been applied for.
Ms Eames explained the importance to demonstrate through the proposed conditions how they would overcome the rebuttable presumption of the CIZ. She said that there had been pre consultation work with residents, an investment of £5million to improve the market area, introduction of a new kitchen area and there had been community engagement led by the Manager of the premises.
It was noted that the premises had a 150 year lease and the Brooks family had sole control of the premises has since 2015, it was believed that with the investments made to the infrastructure it would reduce the reliance on other food outlets, markets and events.
Ms Eames stated that they would surrender a licence for Smiths which was a late night venue and the licence for Square Pie which also had premise licence, therefore reducing the impact on the CIZ which is currently being experienced. It was also noted that they had removed off sales from the application.
Ms Eames highlighted the fact that there would be a reduction in the special events offered and drew Members attention to the display boards which showed the layout of the premises, it was noted that the plans on the new licence if granted would have a smaller area for the consumption of alcohol then the current licence and the dispensing of alcohol would only be 5% of the premises area and this would be marked on ... view the full minutes text for item 3.1 |
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Application for Time Limited Premises Licence for Victoria Park, London E3 PDF 95 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: At the request of the Chair, Ms Kathy Driver, Licensing Officer, introduced the report, detailing the application for a Time Limited Premises Licence for AEG, Victoria Park, London E3. It was noted that objections had been received by local ward councillors from Tower Hamlets and Hackney Council.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Simon Taylor, Legal Representative for the Applicants explained that a number of elements of the application had been withdrawn since the application was first made. He referred Members to the objection letter contained in the agenda on pages 503-504 and explained that following a mediation meeting with some of the Councillors they had made some progress.
It was noted that AEG was the 2nd largest promoter in world, with 15 years of experience holding events in places like the O2 and Wembley Stadium and explained that they had held previous events in Victoria Park and Hyde Park. Mr Taylor then gave examples of other successful events led by AEG to demonstrate to members the proven track record AEG had, and the support they received from the local community.
It was noted that an annual event needed embracing from the local community and this was built into the consultation and the conditions offered giving the residents the opportunity to raise concerns before and after the event.
It was further noted that there were no representations from Responsible Authorities as upon consultation they were happy with the plans proposed. It was noted that a Noise Consultant had been appointed from Vangaurdia to deal with complaints received and to comply with and manage the noise conditions and regulations etc.
He explained that a reduction in the number of years from 5 years to 1 year would not be feasible as the licensing regime allowed for a licence for multiple years and not only permanent licence. It was noted that AEG had been awarded the land licence for Victoria Park and wanted to mirror this with a premises licence to create a synergy and to cut costs. He explained that a review process was available to everyone and is a primary remedy if anything was to go wrong. He explained that the conditions proposed were tailored to suit a multiple licence.
Mr Taylor concluded that if Members were satisfied to agree a 1 year licence then why not confident to grant a 5 year licence.
Members then heard from Councillor Josh Peck, he explained that he represented all the Councillors who had objected and in total was representing 90,000 residents between them. He said he was delighted that AEG won the tender, however said that despite how good they were, it was difficult to know the impact its events would have and simply impossible to mitigate potential problems. He said that all processes that has been mentioned by the Applicants had been used before and none of them had adequately managed it. He said that 2 out of the 4 issues raised in the objections have been resolved.
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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.
Minutes: There were no applications that required deadline extensions.
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